Functional Urban Areas the Focus of New National Policy Statement

August 5, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

The Property Group Limited (TPG) has been involved with the planning and strategies necessary to comply with the requirements of the National Policy Statement – Urban Development Capacity since its release in 2016. The recently released National Policy Statement – Urban Development (NPS-UD) ultimately supersides this and has outlined the new direction of urban development planning in New Zealand.

According to TPG’s Director – Planning Andrew Macleod, a key policy shift in the new statement involves functional urban environments and a stronger emphasis on intensification.

“The objectives of the new National Policy Statement are to ensure we meet our employment and housing needs, while also improving the function, affordability, and amenity of our urban areas,” he says.

TPG has 13 offices throughout New Zealand, which allows them to draw upon many skillsets and resources to assist with the NPS-UD requirements.

“We bring together a suite of planning, design, and property disciplines under one roof, allowing us to provide a broad spectrum of integrated, evidence-driven advice that meets our statutory responsibilities and clients’ needs.”

TPG has experience assisting with plan drafting for district plans, social and community infrastructure needs analysis, urban regeneration, design-led placemaking, master planning, development feasibility and interactive GIS/development capacity methodology.

We understand the need to focus growth on central areas and along transport corridors, and whilst this should be done primarily through allowing for an increase in height in these areas, we believe it also requires consideration of broader place making objectives.

“We are excited about urban development in New Zealand for Kiwis and their future needs. If we can help with your NPS-UD obligations, or you just want to have a chat, we can’t wait to speak with you.”

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

About The Property Group
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.

Media Release 5 August 2020

Media Contact
Customer service, The Property Group (TPG)
Email: enquiries@propertygroup.co.nz
Phone: 04 470 6105
Website: https://www.propertygroup.co.nz/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=yPVct5vZoAE&feature=emb_logo

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Progressive Hydraulic Company Offers Businesses New Opportunities

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August 5, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

BOA Hydraulics has been working with customers and industry members, to highlight the hidden costs in their business around lost productivity due to downtime with hydraulic machinery. They believe it was important to communicate the need for great reliable staff that could learn new skills to add significant value to the business.

Listening to those in the industry, BOA has developed an innovative hydraulic hose repair and maintenance solution, giving businesses control of their hydraulic hoses, keeping projects on track and on budget.

According to BOA Director Simon Boakes, BOA redefined hydraulic hose repair and maintenance bringing contractors innovations such as the BOApod (hydraulic hose repair and maintenance mobile trailer unit) and the BOAhub App.

“We offer businesses the chance to take control of their own hydraulic hose repair and maintenance or add hydraulic repairs to their service offering. With the BOApod, the right hose and fittings along with support and training, we believe we have the right combination of elements to allow businesses to successfully repair and maintain hydraulic hoses. We’re also excited to give our customers control of their ordering, inventory, and assets with the innovative BOAhub App.”

Simon says working efficiently and utilising the staff you have is crucial, especially in this economic climate.

“Take another look at your hydraulic hose repair, whether there is the opportunity for you to take control of it yourself or add it to your service offering, you can turn wasted time into profit and rethink hydraulic hose care.”

If you would like to know more what this innovative company can offer you, visit www.boa.co.nz, email sales@boa.co.nz, or phone 0800 20 20 20.

About BOA
BOA gets its name from the Boa Constrictor – a “powerful, big, fast, yet flexible king of pressure”. It’s clear to see that BOA Hydraulics is not a lot different from its namesake. BOA is proud to offer machinery, products, hoses, and fittings, as well as innovative technology to link them together. You can rely on BOA for genuine parts, quality service, and an innovative approach.

Media Release on 5 August 2020

Media Contact
Customer service, BOA Hydraulics
Email: sales@boa.co.nz
Phone: 0800 20 20 20
Website: https://boahydraulics.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/7_ur1xunVYc

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NZ Pen Innovators Surrokko Crowdfunding Campaign

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August 4, 2020

Source: Press Release Service

(PR.co.nz) Two enterprising New Zealanders have successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the widespread release of their functional, stylish, and precision-engineered pens. They launched the campaign on 22 July and they were fully funded within 24 hours. The campaign will run until August 21, 2020 and they are offering Kickstarter exclusive discounts on their pens.
The Flagship Surrokko Aluminium Fountain and Rollerball Pen was created by Damon Kostidis and Paul Guinibert, who share a passion for design and wanted to improve upon the common office pen. They also wanted to reduce the use of cheap, disposable plastic pens that often end up in landfill. Damon had learned about the importance of always having a pen from his days in the military, which continued into his career in the corporate world. However, he found that no pen had the versatility, function, or style he was looking for. By collaborating with Paul, an experienced engineer, the two were able to invent the Surrokko Fountain and Rollerball pens.
The design philosophy was to use durable materials and innovative design concepts. Both the fountain and rollerball versions of the pen have been carefully constructed to be perfectly balanced and ergonomic, allowing for total stability and control. It’s a great way to make a statement at work, whether locking in a business deal or writing a personal masterpiece. The pen’s solid build and comfortable design also make it ideal for both writing and sketching.
There are several features that separate the Sorruko pen from other pens lying around the office. It has a cap that locks into place, a matte black ceramic finish, and a low center of gravity for effortless control. With its aircraft-grade aluminium body and a lifetime guarantee, a single Sorruko pen can easily replace the multiple low-quality pens that one may have littered across their office.
Those interested in having their own Surrokko pen can get one at a reduced price by contributing to the Kickstarter campaign. With a USD$199 contribution, the first tier offers a Surrokko pen USD$50 off the retail price. The next tier, at USD$299 early bird price, offers two Surrokko pens 40 percent off the retail price for the first 20 contributors. The final USD$1,791 tier allows contributors to get 10 Surrokko pens at a 10 percent discount for each pen. For all tiers, contributors will receive acknowledgement on the Surrokko website as well as the choice between fountain pen or rollerball for their new pens.
The rewards of this campaign can be shipped anywhere. With an estimated delivery in September 2020, a Surrokko pen is sure to make for a great gift for someone returning to school or work later in the year.

Media Release 4 August 2020.

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Raise it Fundraising

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July 31, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

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At the start of 2020 Raise It Fundraising, an NZ based start-up specialising in helping schools and clubs fundraise online, were getting underway to take their revolutionary online fundraising campaigns to schools and clubs around New Zealand. Then Covid19 ground fundraising to a halt.

During lockdown Raise It was able to innovate and provide a “virtual event” platform allowing fundraisers to undertake virtual challenges at home and collect fundraising sponsorship for their participation. One Auckland gymnastics club used the platform and challenged their gymnasts to perform handstands and planks at home with 20 gymnasts raising over $4,000 for the club.

Out of lockdown Raise It returned their focus to assisting schools with a full online campaign service. One small country school north of Auckland took their offline bike-a-thon and moved it on to the Raise It platform. As the event was held straight after Covid they weren’t sure what to expect. With the assistance of Raise It Campaign Managers throughout the campaign they raised significantly more than ever before. The administration overheads were substantially less as the majority of funds were collected online and simply deposited in their bank account at the end of the campaign. Donations came in from all around the world to support this small rural school.

With Raise It gone are the days of paper based sponsorship forms, collecting and counting cash, and manually reconciling totals – Raise It take the headache out of fundraising and move everything online. Their fundraising programs all lead to an easy, stress free way of raising funds for schools and clubs requiring less effort for PTA’s and committees than some of the historical fundraising activities usually undertaken. Parent’s also love the idea of fundraising online with a Raise It campaign as it allows them to easily invite family and friends from around the globe to participate without the hassle of collecting cash.

For more information please see our website for details www.raiseit.co.nz

Media Release 31 July 2020.

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AgSpares New Farm Maintenance Product Ranges

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July 31, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

(PR.co.nz) AgSpares is a family business that supplies tractor parts throughout NZ Australia and the Pacific.

Based on customer enquiries and demand they have recently added a number of new product ranges to their online shop. These products are centered around farm and lifestyle block maintenance.

The ranges include:

DELFAST FENCING
Bulk packs of batten staples and screws can now be delivered direct to the farm or lifestyle block gate by AgSpares. These packs are for use in the Delfast Batten Staple Guns which can be either cordless or connected to a compressed air supply.
https://agspares.co.nz/category/Farm-Maintenance-Fencing-Gear

SPRAYSMART SPRAYERS
AgSpares is now able to offer a range of spray equipment for the lifestyle block, small farm or for residential use. Sizes range from 6 litre to 100 litre capacity. They are available in as hand held sprayers, knapsack sprayers, ATV tanks or tanks that can be towed by an ATV.
https://agspares.co.nz/category/Farm-Maintenance-Sprayers

SMALL ENGINE EQUIPMENT
AgSpares now offers and range of high quality durable SINA line trimmers and blowers which can be purchase online and delivered overnight to urban locations and 2-3 days to rural addresses. Along with complete units AgSpares also offers a comprehensive range of SINA and ROBIN small petrol four stroke engines from 2.5HP up to 35HP. AgSpares have over 40 engines available to suit a variety of applications.
https://agspares.co.nz/category/Farm-Maintenance-Small-Engine-Equipment

Media Release 31 July 2020.

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Dashper Drive Offers Generous Sections Close to Warkworth

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July 29, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – Auckland

A new boutique subdivision near Warkworth has recently come on market. Dashper Drive is a 7-lot subdivision located on Goatley Road and is targeted toward those seeking a more relaxed, peaceful environment to build their dream home.

Set among native bush, each generously sized section features an expansive outlook far from any traffic or noise. But the development does not sacrifice tranquillity for convenience and is just a seven-minute drive from Warkworth and a fifty-minute drive from Auckland central.

“With Dashper Drive, you really do get the best of both worlds”, says developer, Mark Dashper. “These sections offer a relaxed, rural lifestyle and a very manageable commute to Auckland city”.

Also nearby is the Matakana. A once-sleepy rural village whose farmers market has become a popular weekend destination for out-of-towners. With fresh local produce, locally made wine and artisan treats, Matakana is the ideal neighbour!

Dashper Drive currently has one lot (lot 5) available and two more lots ready soon. Lot 5 is considered to be one of the best sections for sale in the Warkworth subdivision.

“Lot 5 is the most elevated section available at Dashper Drive”, explains Dashper. “The section is approximately 50% pasture and 50% pristine protected native bush. The land is ready to build with a driveway right to the gate and all power and communication sited and ready to go!”

The convenient location of the Dashper Drive subdivision will further improve with the completion of the first section of the Puhoi – Welsford motorway extension. Earmarked for late 2021 the extension will reduce travel time to Auckland by five minutes and make for a much smoother journey to the city.

To learn more about Dashper Drive, visit their website. Here you can view their detailed information packs and register you interest for the final three sections.

Media Release on 29 July 2020

Media Contact
Dashper Drive
Email: mark@temanuaute.org.nz
Phone: 0277870350
Website: dashperdrive.co.nz

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Local company providing strategic property advice to help rebuild New Zealand’s economy following COVID-19

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July 28, 2020

Source: Press Release Service

In an effort to rebuild New Zealand’s economy following COVID-19, the Government has introduced a new law (the Bill) to Parliament, which mentions specific infrastructure projects of different sizes and in different locations around New Zealand. These projects are focused on creating new employment opportunities and boosting local economies.

TPG is nationally renowned for its expertise in providing end to end property, planning and development advice, and was not left out of the projects named in the Bill. One of these projects is the Picton Ferry Terminal upgrade. The project represents an important investment in critical infrastructure and will help to accommodate future growth in passenger numbers and freight volumes. TPG has provided strategic property advice to KiwiRail, with the intuit to support the improvement of rail services by expanding the docks and upgrading the passenger terminal.

This is not the first time TPG has supported the country in putting its economy back on track. With 13 offices nationwide, TPG has been in the market for more than 20 years and has assisted Government before in a crisis recovery situation, playing a pivotal role in the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery projects, as an example.

If you would like to know more about TPG, 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.

Media Release on 28 July 2020

Media Contact
Customer service, The Property Group Limited (TPG)
Email: enquiries@propertygroup.co.nz
Phone: 04 470 6105
Website: https://www.propertygroup.co.nz/
Video: https://youtu.be/yPVct5vZoAE

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Auckland-based referral agency Urban Care partners up with ACC to better serve the Kiwi community

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July 28, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

AUCKLAND, NZ — “We all have seen and heard about the struggles of an injured person. It’s devastating to see them get through life’s most difficult obstacles. Such tragic accidents leave people injured and incapable of doing things”, says the CEO of Urban Care.

Urban Care soon realized that must help serve fellow Kiwis whose injuries prevent carrying on with daily household tasks such as cleaning and taking care of the elderly and children.

Urban Care, is a smart and easy-to-use referral agency platform that connects people looking for household services including domestic cleaning, caregiving, and babysitting. The agency is 100% Kiwi-owned and operated connecting local New Zealand residents to the consumer market.

The company recently partnered up with ACC to give assistance for those injured in their daily lives as they recover from your injuries.

Aside from helping injured people with ACC claims, the company launched the partnership to provide local Kiwis with support services, childcare, and domestic cleaning jobs. As mentioned by the owner, they are looking forward to helping both the injured and those whose jobs are greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CEO of Urban Care shares, “Our goal is to make things simple and quick for our users. We aim to let them get the services they need at their fingertips.” Rahul Bhandari adds that booking takes only 3 simple steps: apply, contact, and book. It typically takes 24 hours to settle everything.

As a parting message, the owner of Urban Care humbly expresses, “If you are injured, get ACC’s help and let Urban Care assist you in other aspects of your life. You have our dedication to serving you.” The company is exhilarated for establishing a new partnership with a large organization in serving Kiwis. With this, they are looking into expanding their reach all throughout New Zealand⁠—Touching more lives, helping more people find jobs, and enhancing comfort in those experiencing discomfort.

For concerned individuals, you can now use your ACC claim to book a support service with Urban Care here. Included are services from professional support workers, childcare, and domestic cleaning. Urban Care will use an injured person’s claim policy to coordinate with ACC. Payment for the service will be processed by ACC using the claim.

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.

About ACC
ACC is a Crown entity. It’s governed by a Board that is responsible to the Minister for ACC. The company’s vision is to create a unique partnership with every New Zealander, improving their quality of life by minimizing the incidence and impact of an injury in their lives.

They cater to the health, rehabilitation, and service providers who help people who are injured, the businesses, vehicle owners, and workers who contribute to the Scheme, and any New Zealander or visitor to New Zealand who’s injured in an accident.

Media Release on 28 July 2020

Media Contact
Helenea, Urban Care
Email: marketing@urbancare.co.nz
Phone: 09 242 0740
Website: https://urbancare.co.nz/

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Supercity Property Services Sustainable Measures

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July 27, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – Auckland

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Supercity Property Services, an Auckland-based maintenance company, has announced a series of measures to combat the current water crises in the city. The new approach completely eliminates the company’s reliance on potable water sources, while still offering a complete catalog of residential and commercial property maintenance services, at no extra charge.

In May, the Auckland Council put into effect water restrictions that included the use of potable water for essential cleaning services only. This has severely affected water blasting and cleaning businesses, including Supercity Property Services. “We were just emerging from the Covid-19 crisis, and it felt like we were handed a death sentence with the new restrictions,” Murray Robertson, co-owner and Director of Supercity Property Services, said. “This has affected business and profit, but we are determined to move forward. We want to be a part of the solution, and we have changed how we work to support water conservation efforts.”

Here is a list of things Supercity Property Services is doing:
• The company has bought braked trailers and 1000-liter capacity water tanks to hold non-potable water as approved by Watercare and Auckland Council.
• It will bear the expenses for water cartage; this charge won’t be passed on to the customers.
• Disinfecting and cleaning of buildings and surfaces for all essential services, schools, aged care facilities, early childhood centers, and the food and medical industry will be carried out without any disruptions.
• Customers can volunteer the use of the water or retention tanks on their property that collect rain water for the cleaning services. However, if for any reason the customer declines to allow the use of this water, Supercity Property Services will drive out with its own tanks.

“Earlier, Supercity Property Services relied on the use of potable water for its outdoor cleaning services. Now, we are working closely with customers to determine the most sustainable and practical approach while still offering top quality services,” Mr. Robertson said. Non-potable water comes from rain, rivers, or bore water that is collected, but not filtered to drink. The water is not sourced from Auckland dams and can be used for cleaning purposes. The restrictions were imposed after Auckland experienced the driest four months of the year which severely affected dam levels.

About Supercity Property Services: Supercity Property Services is a locally-owned property maintenance company. Established in 1987, the company has emerged as one of the largest maintenance providers in the Auckland region, offering a full range of services for residential and commercial property owners. With over 30 years of experience, Supercity Property Services has established itself as a trustworthy business forging long-lasting relationships and offering superior services.

Media Release 27 July 2020.

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Education Perfect announces $10,000 ‘EP Studio’ competition for teachers

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July 21, 2020

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand

Teachers are always looking for new ways to deliver their curriculum; ways that better engage students; to deliver content more effectively or with greater efficiency. Some teachers have limited resources, or have limited access to colleagues in other schools who may be teaching the same content, in different ways. EP Studio provides a platform for teachers to share their curriculum content and lesson plans – and EP wants to enable teachers and make it easier for all teachers, globally, to access this content.

By entering, schools look to win a $10,000 tech package, with teachers winning up to $1000 in vouchers.

The process for teachers to enter is:

1. Register at epforschool.com/studio-competition
2. Create a Smart Lesson on EP
3. Share the lesson through the EP platform
4. Share the lesson name on social media using #epstudio
EP Studio is one of EP’s many platforms, allowing teachers to create a wide variety of resources using EP’s intuitive authoring tools. Teachers can then share these with colleagues, no matter where they are in the world.

Hamish Arthur, a teacher at NZ’s Gisborne Boys’ High School, very quickly progressed from using content built by other teachers and EP, to creating his own when he started using EP through the lockdown period.

“We began using… pre-existing tasks and we have now moved on to creating our own content within the department and using the EP platform to deliver and monitor work for our students. We are developing a variety of mixed media, short and long answer questions to engage students.”

CEO of EP Alex Burke said the competition was a chance for teachers to share their lessons with colleagues on a global stage.

“We know that teachers are always looking for new ways to engage and inspire their students, and are always keen to find innovative ways to do it,” he said.

“EP Studio is going to give teachers the ideal forum for this exchange of ideas, and the contest is the best way to encourage participation from teachers in schools around the world.”

Both schools and teachers are set to benefit from the competition, with the entrant judged the winner having a $10,000 tech package awarded to their school, plus a $1000 voucher for the teacher.

Second prize is a $5000 tech package, plus $500 voucher, and a $2500 tech package and $250 voucher for the third placed entrant.

The winning entrants will be decided by EP staff, based on the responses from other teachers on social media, student usage and engagement, and lesson quality.

With multiple entries welcomed from participating teachers, this gives educators the chance to share their expertise in creating enriching learning experiences for students.

The competition closes 18 September, with winners announced shortly after.

Media Release on 21 July 2020

Media Contact
Annie de Merindol, Education Perfect
Email: annie.demerindol@thebigsmoke.com.au
Phone: +61 414 757 390
Website: https://epforschool.com/en/

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