PACK & SEND Albany Franchisee of the Year

September 22, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

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PACK & SEND New Zealand is pleased to announce that their 2019-2020 Franchisee of the Year award winner is Robert McDowell from PACK & SEND Albany.

Robert was previously a business customer of his own service centre and in a similar vein to Remington’s Victor Kiam he ‘liked it so much he bought the company’. In just four years with New Zealand’s most reputable courier and freight services network he has scooped up PACK & SEND New Zealand’s Franchisee of the Year award – twice, a first in the award’s history.

Robert is the quintessential brand ambassador running a very successful store in Auckland’s North Shore. While specialising in third party logistics he’s also made time for charity work including providing overseas freight to Africa consisting of donated rugby gear for a struggling women’s Zimbabwe rugby team.

17 PACK & SEND service centres vy for this coveted award every year and selection criteria is based on overall sales and performance, contribution to the brand and network, administrative compliance, level of reputation, customer care and store presentation. Stores PACK & SEND Riccarton, Wellington City and Manukau City also received sales milestone awards which surpassed all expectations considering the challenges presented in 2020’s economic climate.

The awards were announced today via PACK & SEND New Zealand’s intranet portal via a video handover facilitated between Head Office staff and the winners, in the absence of this year’s annual conference.

PACK & SEND is a one-stop-shop for sending anything anywhere – offering the widest range of courier, freight and packaging services under one roof in New Zealand. They specialise in providing professional packing solutions, courier services and freight solutions to consumers, corporations, government departments and small to medium sized businesses.

Media Release 22 September 2020.

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Property Consultancy company gearing up to support community housing redevelopment

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September 22, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

TPG has partnered with central and local government to support community housing redevelopments in New Zealand.

New Zealand is currently faced with both a shortage of houses, and a construction rate that means houses are not being built quickly enough. The result of this is that Kiwis are struggling to obtain appropriate housing for themselves and their families.

TPG is working hard to increase the availability of housing for New Zealanders, providing services such as transitional housing development, feasibility studies and housing needs assessments.

Some of TPG’s latest projects include a development feasibility study and preliminary Housing Needs Assessment for Te Puea Memorial Marae’s redevelopment in Auckland.

According to TPG Senior Property Consultant – Development Management, Clinton Fisher, such projects allow local and central governments to understand housing needs now and into the future.

“The housing needs assessment for the redevelopment of the Te Puea Memorial Marae enabled us to identify the current and future housing needs within the South Auckland region, and informed the number and typologies for public housing on the Marae.”

TPG will also be engaging with community stakeholders, investigating potential partnership development opportunities, and improving emergency and transitional housing availability along with the quality of existing public housing.

If you would like to know more about The Property Group Limited, their project or services, visit propertygroup.co.nz, use the contact form, phone 04 470 6105, or email enquiries@propertygroup.co.nz.

About The Property Group Limited

The Property Group Limited (TPG) is New Zealand’s largest independent specialist property consultancy, with 13 offices nationwide. They are proud to offer end-to-end property, planning, and development advice to enable clients to make decisions that add value to their business. From the north to the south, TPG has a variety of experts who are dedicated to providing the full property package.

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Media Release on 22 September 2020

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Customer service, The Property Group Limited
Email: enquiries@propertygroup.co.nz
Phone: 04 470 6105
Website: https://www.propertygroup.co.nz/
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Enhanced Home Cleaning at the Tips of Your Fingers

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September 17, 2020

Source: Press Release Service

After 3 months of experiencing freedom from the grim virus, our country is back on alert. At the time of a pandemic, when virus spread can kill hundreds and thousands of people, it is our duty to keep our own surroundings clean. When we are healthy, we save ourselves and the people around us from the grim virus.

AUCKLAND, NZ — “We’re enhancing our mobile application and our home cleaning service so we can cater to anyone and everyone in need. Our goal now is to totally eradicate the traces of the virus in all homes. We all need to work together now.” shares an Urban Care representative.

Urban Care is a Kiwi-owned referral agency for babysitters, social workers, and cleaners. They have seen fluctuations in bookings from babysitters during the previous month to being COVID-free for cleaners, now that the country is back on alert. As the company observed the changes in their bookings, they are certain that locals are starting to look after their homes with triple the precautions.

COVID-19, it’s second, dreadful attack

“It can come back over and over again if we are not careful. I think we really need to educate everyone that cleanliness starts at home” are words expressed by the representative as he recalls the short period wherein the country was totally free from the virus.

The company is doing its best to reach more homes in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, where they currently operate. They are constantly training their local cleaners regarding safety measures and procedures under the strictly implemented precautions by the government. As they train their cleaners, they are also out on a mission to spread the word about the homes they service. A representative for Urban Care shares that its cleaners are specially trained to share cleaning tips with homeowners.

The director neither shared how they trained their cleaners nor where it was done.

When asked about the mobile application and why there is a need for it despite having a user-friendly website with a booking page, the director just said, “We want to be everywhere. Some users prefer mobile apps, some prefer using our website. We’ll cater to everyone. We’re also open for bookings through calls, you know. For traditional people who would prefer to talk to an agent rather than a chatbot.”

Visiting homes amidst second attack of the virus

Urban Care recently visited a home that booked recurring services to ensure its homes were well-sanitized. The customer states, “I can’t be too sure” pertaining to her own efforts in cleaning her home. “We need expert cleaners to clean our home”.

As his final words, Sam expresses their company’s fear whenever they render service. “Of course, we’re still cautious. I won’t deny that fear isn’t there. There still is.” “Our local cleaners are also afraid to catch it. So they are really careful and abide by the safety regulations as per the government.”

According to the company, their services can be booked in less than 60 seconds using their mobile application. You can download Urban Care’s mobile application to book a cleaning service here on Google Play Store and here on App Store.

About Urban Care

Urban Care is a smart and easy-to-use platform that connects people looking for household services with trusted and reliable experts. The mobile-enabled and website-enabled applications have brought customers closer together, putting the world in a more comfortable zone through innovation. The platform is easy to use, and customers can schedule a professional nanny, caregiver, and cleaner within a couple of minutes. Their valuable services are available throughout Auckland

Media Release on 17 September 2020

Media Contact
Helenea, Urban Care
hello@urbancare.co.nz
https://urbancare.co.nz/our-services/domestic-cleaning/

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Like Your Local! unveils ‘worlds smartest poster & easiest website’ to aid Global SME recovery

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September 17, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

The background – Like Your Local! was created initially to help local businesses unlock cashflow during the first Covid-19 lockdown. Since then the service has developed rapidly over a 6 month period in response to community feedback and been deployed in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

The what – Like Your Local! is a free website that provides any small business owner an easy and highly effective way to engage their audience to help grow their business. The service consists of a unique weblink that connects to a beautifully simple and highly effective mobile webpage together with a range of smart-posters that are uniquely generated for each business.

The why – The online world is fractured with plenty of distraction for business owners and customers alike. Like Your Local! solves this by providing a single easy to use webpage that links to only the most valuable business functions. This provides a better, easier way for businesses to engage their audience to unlock soft value (like social media followers, growing their database) and hard value (like gift cards, online orders and sales).

The how – Any small business operator can simply sign up for free on the website – in just a few clicks they can claim their unique weblink and smart posters. The business then simply adds their important business links to their Like Your Local! webpage, puts their posters up and shares their unique weblink over their social media profiles. We like to tell business owners to think of their weblink as ‘One Link to Like them all!’

About Like Your Local! – Like Your Local! (trading as FOMO Search PTY LTD) is a software company based in Melbourne AU and Tauranga NZ. Founded in 2017 the business designs and builds ‘clever simple’ software that enables people to easily support their favourite local businesses and for SME operators an easy, low-cost and highly effective online platform to engage their community and grow their business.

Media Release on 17 September 2020

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Mark M, Like Your Local!
Email: mark@likeyourlocal.com
Website: https://www.likeyourlocal.com

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Complete Engineering & Hydraulics New Website

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September 16, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

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Complete Engineering & Hydraulics unveils new website that showcases the full range of their hydraulic manufacturing and repairs service

Are you looking for an engineering or hydraulic workshop that offers design, repair and service for hydraulic systems and components? Go to a trusted hydraulic specialist and take a look at Complete Engineering & Hydraulics’ new website www.completehydraulics.co.nz.

With over 20 years of experience in hydraulic ram and cylinder manufacture and repairs, Complete Engineering & Hydraulics guarantees to get the job done right the first time. As owner Craig Garmonsway says “There’s nothing we can’t do with a hydraulic ram!”

“Our workshop is fully equipped to cater for a wide range of services from a full design and manufacturing service, to hydraulic ram repairs and replicating parts of hydraulic systems and components for every kind of engineering or hydraulic need on the farm, in the factory or on the boat.”

The website focuses on three main areas: manufacturing & design; repairs & enhancement; and general engineering.

Manufacturing & Design

Hydraulic rams and cylinders from Complete Engineering & Hydraulics are 100% NZ made. From a particular component to a full hydraulic system design, each project is built from scratch and comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Trusted by America’s Cup teams, Complete Engineering & Hydraulics can manufacture marine cylinders that stand up to the ocean’s corrosive and hydraulic-unfriendly environment.

Repairs & Enhancement

If your machinery has a ram on it, Complete Engineering and Hydraulics can fix it! Specialists in agricultural, forestry and waste management machinery, the workshop has a wide range of hard chrome bar and hydraulic tube in stock, so the team can often provide the material for your job without having to wait for external parts to be shipped in.

General Engineering

If it’s fabrication you need, Complete Engineering & Hydraulics can make it for you! Experts in machining special parts, their general engineers can fabricate a copy of an existing part, a redesign or a complete custom part to fit your specific requirements. They can also carry out wheel machining and mag wheel repairs.

Complete Engineering & Hydraulics services the Greater Waikato, King Country and Bay of Plenty

For more information on the repairs and manufacturing services provided by Complete Engineering & Hydraulics, go to: www.completehydraulics.co.nz.

Media Release 16 September 2020.

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Go Wire Electrical Releases New Website

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September 16, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

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Go Wire Electrical unveils new website showcasing their industrial, commercial, residential and rural electrical services.

Waikato locals searching for a reputable electrical team for industrial factory maintenance, rural, commercial and residential services should visit the newly launched website of Go Wire Electrical: www.gowire.co.nz.

The team of reliable and friendly electricians from Go Wire Electrical offer exceptional services and workmanship for new large scale electrical installations at your workplace or home, as well as emergency maintenance services for jobs of all sizes.

Locals can learn about the different aspects to the company’s business on the website, including: industrial and agricultural electrical services; commercial electrical services; and residential electrical services.

Industrial & Rural

Go Wire Electrical’s industrial electricians understand the individual requirements of factory and farm machinery and are committed to its safety. Preventive and scheduled electrical maintenance ensures your machinery is kept in good working and avoids costly downtime. Their experienced electricians can also maintain and resolve automation and control systems and provide a 24/7 breakdown call out service.

Commercial

Need a reliable team of commercial electricians to carry out an electrical installation, data cabling, security system, CCTV or emergency lighting? Go Wire Electrical can do full electrical installations for new fitouts and renovations, lighting and security upgrades, and can provide an emergency 24/7 service to keep businesses running in Hamilton and throughout Waikato.

Residential

New build or existing homes, Go Wire Electrical can carry out any electrical work from a wiring a power point to a whole house. The team can create innovative and detailed home electrical plans for new homes, upgrade home security and LED lighting a well as carry out the trenching required for underground service mains and sub main installation service.

Go Wire Electrical is based in Tamahere and services across the Waikato.

For more information on what locals can expect from Go Wire Electrical visit www.gowire.co.nz.

Media Release 16 September 2020.

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Christchurch Duo Fitness and Massage New Website

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September 16, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

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Duo Fitness & Massage unveils new website to showcase personal training and fitness goals that everyone can achieve.

Christchurch locals searching for personal fitness training and anyone in NZ looking for online fitness challenges can visit the newly launched website of Duo Fitness & Massage: www.duofitness.co.nz.

Whether you want to lose body fat, build and tone up your muscles or take your fitness level up to that next level or improve your sports performance, Matt and Sam from Duo Fitness make it easy and fun to meet your goals.

Sam says, “I love to educate and inspire people to live a healthy life, both physically and mentally. To make fitness simple, fun and effective and to do so while instilling self-confidence and a positive self image in the world of fitness. I love to have a positive impact on people’s lives.”

The website focuses on three main areas: personal training; online fitness; and massage therapy.

Personal Training

Duo Fitness personal trainers focus on your personal goals. Your life situation, lifestyle, schedule and other circumstances are taken into consideration in setting realistic fitness goals. Whether you’re looking for one on one personal training or group personal training, the plan is uniquely tailored for everyone.

Online Fitness

For people who can’t make the gym, or prefer working out at home, Duo Fitness offer online training and workout programmes that give you the same accountability and professional advice and fitness tips from the comfort of your own home. Workouts are designed for people of all fitness levels and are available NZ wide.

Massage Therapy

Do you have tight muscles or aches that won’t go away? Or maybe you are just stressed out and want to relax? Sam from Duo Fitness is a qualified massage therapist working with clients in Christchurch and can tailor a sports massage or relaxation massage depending on your needs. Just like exercise, regular massage treatments offer many advantages that help your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

Duo Fitness & Massage is based in Christchurch and services online fitness NZ wide

For more information on Duo Fitness personal training and massage therapy: www.duofitness.co.nz.

Media Release 16 September 2020.

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Urban Care Slowly Adapts to Greener Business Solution

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September 11, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – Auckland

AUCKLAND, NZ — “The need for sustainable and greener solutions for our business is vital to improve the environmental state of our planet. Implementation of these new practices must be done right away.”, says Sam Bhandari, CEO of Urban Care.

Our planet’s environment has been declining, the rising number of carbon dioxide levels, global temperature, and sea level, have reached worrying numbers. As of June 2020, the planet’s carbon dioxide level has reached 441 parts per million, at the same month, in 2007, numbers were at 383 parts per million. That is an 8% increase in carbon dioxide levels in just 13 years. Compared to 2007’s 0.66 degree celsius of average temperature anomaly, 2020’s average temperature anomaly is at 0.99 degrees. These facts alone are telltale signs of worry. We can foresee the rate of degradation to increase in the following years, if not everyone plays their part in uplifting the condition of our ecosystem.

“There is no denying what the numbers [about climate change and global warming] tell us. We must do our part in protecting the environment in and out of the workplace. We want our sustainable practices to resonate with those whom we work with and serve. We hope that this will influence them in achieving a better future for our community and planet.” says Sam Bhandari.

Urban Clean’s solution is to begin by revising their vision for everyone in the company to embrace green and sustainable thinking. Then they will optimize their waste management, utilize eco-friendly alternative materials instead of plastics, and make use of organic cleaning agents. they are glad to announce that our suppliers will provide them with environmentally-friendly solutions as well. The company will utilize systematic logistics routes to find the best ways to get to multiple clients in a day, for their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Sam Bhandari once again expresses, “Starting today, we are shifting into greener practices to play our part for Earth’s well-being.”

The company added, “We encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to have sustainability in their mind when they think about building their business model. It is not only enough to fulfil just the financial and social aspects of their values. More than ever, everyone should consider placing efforts in environmental impact.”

The company motivates everyone to shift to eco-friendly practices and make it a habit. “It is never too late to start; the earlier we begin, the better it would be for all of us.” Their CEO stated that the following generations must live in a world that will not be stricken with worse environmental issues. The planet is in a worse enough condition, day by day, the numbers grow increasingly critical, new business innovations and strategies will play a huge role in helping the environment.

Urban Care’s Director ends the interview with a few words of encouragement for small business, “We thought we started late, but now is the best time to do it. We’re glad we have the right network to work with us. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

About Urban Care

Urban Care is a smart and easy-to-use platform that connects people looking for household services with trusted and reliable experts. The mobile-enabled and website-enabled application has brought customers more close to us putting the world in a more comfort zone through innovation. The platform is easy to use, and customers can schedule a professional nanny, caregiver, and cleaner within a couple of minutes. Their valuable services are available throughout Auckland.

Media Release on 11 September 2020

Media Contact
Helenea, Urban Care
Email: hello@urbancare.co.nz
Website: https://urbancare.co.nz/

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Dining during a pandemic – will we see more alfresco options in New Zealand?

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September 9, 2020

Source: WalkWorthWeb

With another winter behind us, Kiwis will be itching to get back outside. Whether it is a barbeque on the deck or a night out at the Auckland viaduct, outdoor dining is a big part of our social lives.

Winter is traditionally a tough time for the hospitality sector, and with this year’s lockdowns and restrictions, the winter of 2020 may be one to forget. As the weather begins to warm up, bars and restaurants will be looking to attract patrons and pack out their premises.

The disruption to business has forced many business owners to look for creative ways to attract punters post-lockdown. One of these tactics has been making outdoor more attractive and comfortable.

“We have seen a significant increase in orders from bar and restaurant owners across the country”, observed Kelvin Davis, owner of the local N.Z. outdoor heating manufacturer, Kelray Heating. “Outdoor heating is a great way to expand the useable space of a venue”.

Davis has been supplying commercial outdoor heating products to N.Z. businesses for decades and believes many business owners are looking to ensure their venues can thrive during the pandemic era.

“We have seen many bars and restaurants overseas; in places like L.A. and the U.K., be restricted to outdoor dining only. With the virus being much less transmissible outdoors, and patrons feeling safer outside, a lot of N.Z. venue owners have been investing in their outdoor spaces”, says Davis.

The U.S. has already seen a massive surge in demand for outdoor heaters, with major retailers Amazon and Wayfair seeing a 70% increase in patio heater sales. While Davis has not seen any panic buying of Kelray’s products, sales of their heaters are notably higher, particularly among business owners. Davis believes outdoor dining may prove to be the solution for keeping the hospitality sector afloat, particularly with the uncertainty of new virus clusters.

“New Zealand bars and restaurants have had a little more time to prepare and observe what has worked overseas”, says Davis. “Social distanced outdoor dining appears to be the best solution, moving forward. It allows businesses to remain open while minimising the risk of transmission, even as clusters come and go”.

Pacific Creatives ReConnect with Latin America

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September 8, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – Auckland

In a new era of social distancing and limited travel, the Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (LatAm CAPE) has developed a new opportunity with Oyster Workshop for creative entrepreneurs to connect with Latin America.

The Pacific Business ReConnect: Latin America Programme focuses on highlighting the ancient connections Pacific people have with Latin America and reigniting those connections through an exploration of cultural, creative and commercial opportunities in Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

The Programme is delivered in an online environment through Deep Dive and Wayfinding sessions. The Deep Dives will include local and in-market experts sharing knowledge and experience specific to the opportunities the featured countries present for Pacific creatives. The companion Wayfinding sessions are designed to give participants the ability to develop innovative solutions for the market in Latin America, in a group environment.

As a country that is home to the largest and most diverse Polynesian population on the planet, New Zealand has access to a wealth of creative and cultural capital that has the potential to ensure our creative sector is the most vibrant and economically viable in the world. Creative industries mark a significant strength for Pacific people in New Zealand. This has relevance in a Latin American context in terms of opportunities for Pacific businesses to develop high value products to cater to these markets.

The mission of the Latin America CAPE is to bring New Zealand closer to Latin America. Director Dr Matthew O’Meagher says, “The Pacific Business ReConnect: Latin America Programme is an important new initiative for us in collaboration with Oyster Workshop. Pacific-led businesses and creatives are an important part of New Zealand’s business-scape. We’re looking forward to supporting participating businesses to build stronger, sustainable and authentic relationships in the 3 focus countries for this Programme.”

Oyster Workshop is a Pacific-owned systems change agency that has developed a number of business development programmes for creative entrepreneurs and are excited to start this journey with the LatAm CAPE. Director Kim Tuaine says, “After successfully delivering a Creative Cluster programme for Polynesian Creatives for the North Asia CAPE, we are excited to launch this new initiative with the LatAm CAPE. They have incredible insight, experience and connections in the region. The quality of their in-market expertise will be of enormous benefit to Pacific entrepreneurs that connect into these sessions.“

“We are also thrilled to have a Pacific evaluation and research team from the University of Auckland supporting this work. We’re looking to continually develop global opportunities for our communities and establish a robust evidence base for this work.” Tuaine goes on to say: “In a post-pandemic world, the creative economy marks a significant opportunity for Pacific creatives to develop successful commercial offerings unique to a global market hungry for new and innovative ways to connect with diverse cultures and voices.”

The 2020 Pacific Business ReConnect Programme: Latin America is seen as a stepping stone for further initiatives to continue reigniting the connection between Pacific cultures and Latin America and market opportunities.

ENDS

Media Release on 8 September 2020

Media Contact
Sarah Rennie, Oyster Workshop
sarah@oysterworkshop.co.nz
https://www.oysterworkshop.co.nz/

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