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MAY <strong>2024</strong> Resthaven development opens By Viv Posselt The sleek first stage of Cambridge Resthaven’s multimillion-dollar development project was opened in the town last month. Stage 1, which was started in April 2022, comprises 33 apartments, made up of studio units and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Of those, 25 are in the new Hanlin Building and eight in the adjacent courtyard wing of an existing building. One of the studio units has been funded by the Waipā District Council. Additional apartments are planned for Stages 2 and 3 of the development which will take place over the next few years. Stage 1 has cost around $16 million. Estimates for the full multi-stage development were initially put at around $36 million, but that figure is expected to change as it will depend on building costs at the time each stage proceeds. Stage 1 also includes a café and a soon-to-be opened village shop. There are also several ‘pool’ electric By Chris Gardner “It’s tough out there, off the back of some tough years whether they were flat tack or squeezed,” says Cambridge based Tracey Olivier. “Leaders are tired. But most leaders I know are not wasting the crisis. It calls them to be creative, resourceful, and focused. All of these make for resilient leaders. What’s the alternative when you have people counting on you?” vehicles available for residents. Speaking at last month’s opening, Taupo MP Louise Upston commended Resthaven for further adding to what she described as the ‘unique’ facility it had created in Cambridge. She said she hadn’t seen anything like it elsewhere and its ‘by the community for the community’ nature was an impressive point of difference in the provision of retirement facilities. Describing Cambridge as a magnet for retirees, she added: “At the moment 20 percent of our population is aged over 65. In nine years, that figure will be 25 percent. It is fantastic to see the forethought that has gone into providing for our own.” Resthaven’s roots are deeply embedded in the local community. The Cambridge Resthaven Trust Board was established in 1966 involving six community groups who helped raise funds for a local rest home. Cambridge Resthaven chief executive David Hall acknowledged Cambridge Resthaven chief executive David Hall, left, with other Resthaven representatives and those from some of the businesses involved in the project. They are, from left, Mia Sonntag (OCTA Project Management); Ash Burkhart, Josh Reynolds and Samantha Blanken (all Livingstone Building); Jason Russell (Resthaven property development manager); Greg Liddy (Resthaven Trust Board chairman); Scott McVicar-Lukey (OCTA); Glen Larsen and Neville Davy (both Livingstone); and Wade Kobus (OCTA). Photo: Michael Jeans representatives of those six organisations, naming them as the Fencourt Country Women’s Institute, Lions, Rotary, RSA, Federated Farmers, and the then Cambridge Borough Council. He also said: “We have named the Hanlin Building in recognition of the Hanlin sisters whose generous Don’t waste the crisis: leadership coach People working in businesses need assurance and certainty in recessionary times, says Oliver, whose clients include Arc Automation, Security and AV Solutions and Braemar Hospital in Hamilton, and agricultural contactor Gavins in Gordonton. “Now is the time to create as much clarity as possible for your people... you can tell them what you are sure of and remind them of where you are going as a business.” “People don’t necessary need their leaders to fix anything, but a listening ear and understanding of what people are facing is wise and can also be an opportunity,” Olivier said. “As humans we can get quite creative when we have constraints. Necessity is the mother of invention, constraint is the aunty.” She advocates the strategy of business leaders being as transparent as possible with their teams. “As a leader don’t think your people don’t know when you are doing it tough. Chances are they will know before you are even aware of it. Just be honest, tell them what you can share, again you will be surprised at the creativity of people and the willingness to help. You don’t have to struggle alone, obviously there are things you can’t share, but share some of the obstacles with your people. They contribution in the 1960s helped establish Resthaven.” The first residents have been moving into their new homes over the past two months. Cambridge Resthaven Trust Board chairman Greg Liddy described the project’s gestation period as longer than that of an elephant, explaining that the concept Tracey Olivier often have the solutions you can’t see.” <strong>Business</strong> leaders must work hard to balance retention and growth during recession and bolster morale – and be realistic while taking care of themselves. for further development was first floated in 2016. “Apparently we are one of the longest projects on Livingstone’s books … but we do acknowledge that Covid got in the way,” he said. “We needed to ensure that we remain relevant for the future … that our facilities align with the population as it ages.” Treble success in bio awards Three awards prompted celebration in the <strong>Waikato</strong> at the annual national biosecurity awards last month. The <strong>Waikato</strong> Regional Council’s kauri protection programme won the Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award and the GIA Industry Award went to VeritAg. VeritAg and partner, Hamilton-based SVS Labs, were acknowledged for supporting the Biosecurity New Zealand’s Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme. The New Zealand Biosecurity Kura Award went to Hamilton’s Maeroa Intermediate School for a gully restoration programme. A 0.5-hectare gully at the school, neglected for decades and turned into a dumping ground for rubbish and a breeding ground for pests had been out of bounds to students. To rectify the situation, the school set up a restoration programme in 2020 – with a 12-year plan. Since the project began, the gully has been populated by more than 4000 eco-sourced plants, native trees have been planted and a lizard habitat and outdoor classroom created. Briefs… 7 Sunair back Airline Sunair has returned to the <strong>Waikato</strong> to introduce a new service between Hamilton and Gisborne, Napier and Whangarei. The $390 a seat flights take an hour to the east coast, and slightly longer to Northland. The service will use a sixseater twin engine Piper Aztec aircraft. New tool in the box Cambridge-based Rocketspark has unveiled an AI tool which customises website content to fit a brand’s tone, style, profile, and customer preferences. Rocketspark co-founder Grant Johnson says would usually take someone up to 20 attempts to produce decent content has now been refined to just one or two steps. Growing fast Farmer Ian Rew has launched an organic chitinbased product for growers which is being promoted as increasing plant root mass and shoot growth by 26 per cent. The formulation was tested at Ag Research Hamilton and Plant and Food Research Lincoln. Pacific expands Two Pacific Radiology branches opened in Hamilton last month in Pukete and Te Kōhao Health, Hamilton East, will increase the availability of medical imaging services in the province. Cheers, Keg Room Rototuna bar and eatery The Keg Room was named Best in the Central North Island category at this year’s Top 50 Gastropub awards. Open for business Entries for the <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Waikato</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Awards opened on April 29. New faces Hamilton’s Anglesea Clinic has announced changes in its leadership team. Donovan Clarks, who has previously served on the clinic’s board, is the new chief executive and he leads a team which includes a new clinical director, two new service managers and a new finance manager. The clinic has been a charitable trust since 2022. GET A FREE ESTIMATE NOW SUBSCRIBE NOW... …and receive a copy, posted directly to you, every month. 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