Waikato Business News August/September 2020

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22 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS August/September 2020 CAMBRIDGE A local and organic fill-good story BY WINTEC JOURNALISM STUDENT PAORA MANUEL Cambridge store owners Catlyn and Scott Calder run “a bulk organic store with personality”. Fill Good, a new organic and whole foods store on Victoria St, is a grocer that “allows the mindful health-conscious to live a healthy, fulfilling and sustainable life”, Catlyn says. Also included in the store is The Studio Collective, a space where private barre, yoga and Pilates instructors provide “a place for movement and personal expression”. Catlyn says 85 percent of the products are New Zealand made. Fill Goods will also be stocking products from local company Bellefield Butter. Fill Good store owners Catlyn and Scott Calder. The business and planning began in March during lockdown. The lockdown gave them a breathing space to put the finishing touches on their business model, Catlyn says. “What lockdown did was it gave me time to prepare for when we came out of it. I had also snapped up the location just before lockdown, so that helped me as well.” Lockdown gave the couple time to sort out “online orders, click-and-collect and local delivery”. Catlyn says 80 percent of the store consists of bulk bins such as flour and baking powder. Fill Good also stock dish brushes and kitchen brushes made from coconut fibre, and expect the arrival soon of a peanut butter machine. Fill Good are open from 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram or check out their website at fillgood.co.nz. Second-hand is mint - Locally owned and operated for 20 years - BY WINTEC JOURNALISM STUDENT DANIELLE ZOLLICKHOFER Skip bins Our skips come in 4 different sizes, available throughout the Waikato Residential & commericial Wheelie Bins Recycling is increasingly important and “in” these environmentally conscious days – especially in the world of fashion. Cambridge local Grace Andrews “went with the flow” and opened a consignment store at 38 Victoria Street two and a half months ago. At Mint, Grace and shop assistant Brodie sell men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories on behalf of the people dropping them off. “We are not an op-shop, it’s all upmarket second-hand. I go through every item and select them myself,” explains the 17-year-old shop owner. The selected items will be on the rack for seven weeks and are priced according brand, style and condition. Grace pays attention to the eco side of things and all items are locally sourced. “I want to make an effort to slow down fast fashion.” The young businesswoman had the idea for the shop a while back. “I am creative and I love people, so it was good timing when I saw the building for lease.” Her parents were supportive of her plans. “My family is really business-orientated. They own the butchery Wholly Cow down the road.” However, it is important to her that people know she has no ties to other businesses. “I am doing this all independently.” Cambridge, Te Awamutu & surrounding areas Wheelie bins come in 3 sizes, 240 (pictured), 660 & 1100L Residential & commercial www.cambins.co.nz | 07 827 3375 204531AA • NEW HOMES • DESIGN & BUILD PROJECTS • TRANSPORTABLE HOMES • FREE IN HOUSE DRAUGHTING SERVICE FOR ALL CLIENTS Office located at 47 Hautapu Road, Cambridge 07 827 3901 | branderson.homes@xtra.co.nz | www.brandersonhomes.co.nz
CAMBRIDGE WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS August/September 2020 23 ‘Walk in, BYOD, sit down and get to work’ BY WINTEC JOURNALISM STUDENT DANIELLE CAMPBELL Cambridge co-working space Meraki Workspace owned by Susanne Lorenz brings all that’s good about working from home, together with a modern, open office space, without the hassle of high overheads. Recently added is a new retail area called Meraki Agora that allows local artisans to showcase their wares. Susanne says Meraki, next to Lugton’s on Victoria St, supplies a desk, internet, power, kitchen, restroom, and a cool community vibe of likeminded people. “People don’t have to worry. You can just walk in, BYOD, sit down, and get to work. We take care of the rest.” The layout is a mix of open space, a boardroom and a couple of breakout rooms, along with a fully equipped kitchen. An eclectic collection of industrial-look chairs and tables fill the area. These are softened with a smattering of cosy couches, plants, and artwork. Susanne says the process of co-working at Meraki, established in 2017, is simple. “We don’t lock people into a contract. If you want to go ahead and give it a try, we walk you through, answer your questions, and you’re all good to go.” She reflects on why people stay. “We chat over coffee. We do dinners in town. We also do professional development. None of it is compulsory. But if you want to connect, you can. “It just happens organically. It’s not forced.” Comins Plumbing and Gas is your one stop shop servicing the Cambridge/Waikato area. We have a team of experienced and qualified plumbers, heating specialists, gas fitters and drain layers ready to tackle any job big or small. Plumbing - Drainage - Gas fitting - Heating Local agents for The Fireplace selling and installing Jetmaster Gasco fires Local agents for Central Heating New Zealand CONTACT US Office hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30 am till 5.00pm Friday 7.30 am till 4.00pm. Phone: 07 8237263 Fax: 07 8237264 administration email: Sharon - office@cominsplumbing.co.nz pricing/technical email: Joe - joe@cominsplumbing.co.nz 80034
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