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We believe a better
tomorrow starts today
issue ten 2014
TASMAN
TOYOTA
KEEPING
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FRIENDLY
MATT WATSON AND
WILLIE APIATA: TWO
LEGENDARY KIWIS.
TWO ULTIMATE TRUCKS.
SUMMER
MOTORING TIPS
DIY DECK WITH
STAN SCOTT
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Going off your trolley? What you can learn about
parenting at the supermarket.
One in a Million. A little ‘goldie’ Echo clocks over a
million kilometres.
Summer motoring tips! The extra mileage, coupled with
higher temperatures and possible greater loads, means
that we are demanding more from our cars. We share
some tips from the AA.
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Toyota’s new graduate leadership development
programme reinforces Toyota’s commitment to its
people development.
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Barnardos – driving better lives for
Taranaki children.
Malcolm Rands talks about ecostore’s beginnings
and challenges New Zealanders to think about
sustainability through the decisions they make.
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The Hilux New Zealand Rural Games is a brand-new
event in Queenstown this summer, celebrating
New Zealand’s rural heritage for spectators and
international television audiences to enjoy.
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The next-generation Toyota Racing Series single
seater has arrived, packed with a raft of advanced
technological features and new aerodynamic detailing.
editorial
Kirsty
MorrisRickard
editor
W
ith the festive season and
summer now here, we’ve
packed a lot in to this 10th
issue of Believe for your enjoyment.
Summer is the time when most of us
like to get away from our daily routines
and take a relaxing break, go further
afield and travel a few more kilometres
than usual.
The extra mileage, coupled with higher
temperatures and possible greater loads,
means that we’re demanding more
from our cars. While your car should be
kept well maintained all year round, it’s
particularly important before heading
away for the summer, as sitting on the
side of the road with car troubles is
anything but relaxing! We have included
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some hot summer motoring tips
courtesy of the AA to help keep you
and your family safe, and your car
reliable, when you head away this
summer.
And if you are keen on some DIY,
Stan Scott makes it look as ‘easy as’ to
build your own deck during summer.
We have step-by-step instructions
that will keep you busy.
There are many of our regular
features inside, including stories
of many New Zealanders making a
difference in what they do. We have a
special feature from Malcolm Rands of
ecostore, challenging us in some small
ways to think about sustainability
through the decisions we make, like
checking labels, recycling plastics,
de-cluttering, double-sided printing
and growing organic vegetables.
Another special feature is on
Barnardos in Taranaki and the work it
does to make this a better place.
From the team here we wish you a
safe and happy festive season.
James Crighton, CEO Tasman Toyota, New Plymouth.
Photography by Mark Dwyer, Lavamedia.
Disclaimer: Toyota NZ has made every endeavour to
ensure that the text details and specification information
contained in this issue of Believe are accurate as at 1
December 2014. Toyota NZ Limited reserves the right at
any time to introduce any changes deemed necessary to
improve the vehicles shown or for any other reason. For
further information contact 0800TOYOTA.
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Thousands of Kiwi kids will give it a Try at
the 2014/2015 Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon at
14 locations throughout New Zealand.
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A true believer – Logan Drysdale from Rutherford
& Bond Toyota is doing what he loves and
building his career around his passion.
Tasman Toyota took out the top spot in the recent
Westpac Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Business
Excellence Awards, winning the Environmental
and Sustainability Awareness Excellence Award.
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Stan Scott makes things as easy as – and also helps
avid DIYers to build a deck during summer.
Hilux has been proving its worth in New Zealand
since 1982. Two legendary Kiwis, Willie Apiata
and Matt Watson, have kitted out their Hilux
with customised accessories and taken them
on hunting and fishing adventures.
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Small but mighty, the refreshed and
redesigned Yaris range has arrived.
In the search for the voices of tomorrow, the Lexus
Song Quest has discovered the great singers of today.
The next evolution
Nicole
Deans
contributor
Nicole studied at Victoria University of
Wellington, majoring in Media Studies
and Philosophy. While studying and after
graduating she spent four years with
New Zealand Police before returning
to study, obtaining her multimedia
journalism diploma in 2011. She
received the Canon Award for the best
journalist among Whitireia Journalism
School’s 2011 graduates for her year.
Nicole has experience as a web editor
for Stuff.co.nz, has worked as a journalist
for Manawatu Standard and has had a
number of articles published in other
provincial papers. She joined Toyota
New Zealand in March this year and
works in our communications team
managing our Facebook pages.
Cameron
Officer
contributor
Prior to forming his own company
in late 2012, Cameron was editor of
TopGear New Zealand magazine for
seven years. Among other highlights
he was the first motoring writer in
New Zealand to sample the Toyota 86.
Now, as a freelance editorial feature
writer and communications consultant,
Cameron divides his time between
writing about cars, construction,
forestry and all manner of electronic
gadgetry for a number of consumer
and trade magazines, and providing
communications support to a variety
of commercial enterprises. He even
gets to write the occasional travel
story, although he admits he still hasn’t
perfected the art of packing lightly.
It’s out with the old and in with the
new following a new logo direction
introduced by Toyota globally. The
current red Toyota mark will be replaced
by a new chrome-coloured mark.
Introduced in 1990, the mark consists
of three overlapping ellipses, with each
having two central points. One of the
central points in each ellipse represents
the heart of our customer and the other
point is the heart of the product.
Each ellipse unifies the two
hearts. The combined vertical and
horizontal ellipses symbolise the ‘T’ of
Toyota. The space in the background
represents Toyota’s ever-expanding
technological advancements and the
limitless opportunities lying ahead.
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We believe a
better tomorrow
starts today
Alistair Davis
Welcome to another edition of Believe.
As we come to the end of 2014, we can reflect on a year
of turbulence in northern Europe and the Middle East
but comparative calm here in New Zealand. This country
continues to be blessed in many ways and is increasingly
confident of its place in the world.
We constantly see international
surveys that rank us highly for things
like the honesty of our public officials,
social advancement and the ease of
doing business. We are becoming
more ethnically diverse; in 2014, for
the first time, the number of us who
weren’t born in New Zealand passed
one million. Our recent election to
the United Nations Security Council
reinforces our sense of self.
However there are still many issues
that we need to address in New
Zealand. There has been good debate
about inequality in the Western
World stimulated by the books ‘The
Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better
for Everyone’ (Richard Wilkinson
& Kate Pickett) and ‘Capital in the
21st Century’ (Thomas Piketty).
Although we in New Zealand are not
as badly off as some nations, we still
face significant issues of child poverty,
housing affordability and educational
attainment.
We also face significant long-term
sustainability issues – the degradation
of the environment, climate change and
the sustainable use of natural capital, to
name but a few.
Some of these issues can be addressed
at a political level but they also need to
be addressed at the community level
and by individuals and businesses.
In this issue we include many of our
usual features and a couple of articles
that highlight people working to build a
better society and planet: Barnardos and
Malcolm Rands. People who believe in
trying to make a difference.
Happy summer reading.
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Toyota New Zealand is a long-term partner with The Parenting Place
who regularly supply parenting tips and features for our readers.
The weekly supermarket shop can be about more than stocking up on supplies,
it can also be about facing – and triumphing over – some of parenting’s most
challenging moments. It’s pressure-cooker parenting, but if we want to eat, it’s
something we all have to endure.
Of course that’s overstating things. Visiting the supermarket is not always
stressful or unpleasant. But when it is, you might appreciate a few of these lessons
from those who have gone there before you. The team at The Parenting Place
provide some tips;
“Mummy, look at that big fat man. Why has he got an earring in his nose?” says
your preschooler.
Most of us would go through life happy to avoid drawing attention to ourselves
in public. Our children do not know about or care for this plan. When they walk up
to strangers and start chatting to them, or squeal like banshees as everyone turns
to stare, we’re forced to get comfortable with being the centre of attention. And
when they ask loud and embarrassing questions in the supermarket, we’re forced
to do some of our parenting in public. And that’s actually a good thing.
First of all, remember that 99% of people are not judging or laughing at you,
rather offering silent thanks that it wasn’t their child who said it. This is your
opportunity to send a really important message to your child: I expect the same
behaviour in public as I do at home. If your embarrassment causes you to hide
behind a magazine cover and pretend desperately that the child is not yours,
your small person can only conclude that ‘Supermarket Parents’ are different
from ‘Home Parents’. All bets are off at this point. “What else can I get away with
in this environment?” he might wonder to himself. As the behaviour gets more
challenging the embarrassment grows, so act confidently from the start.
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Depending on your child’s age,
probably no insult was actually intended.
So treat the question as a simple
question. “Some people like to have
piercings in their nose”, in a bright,
positive voice, is all that needs to be said.
No time like the present to start coaching
good manners, however, so follow up
with a helpful piece of information. “It’s
not polite to describe how people look,
because it can hurt feelings, OK?”
Big temper
tantrum
thrown in
the lolly
aisle.
If we put ourselves in their shoes, the
lolly aisle must be a bit like torture. It’s
shiny, it’s delicious, there’s so much of
it – and I’m not allowed any!
If you add to that mix a child who
might be tired, hungry, uncomfortable
in their trolley seat, and bored, is it any
wonder that it gets the better of them
occasionally?
There are all sorts of reasons for
tantrums. Sometimes it will be us who
need to adjust our expectations of
what our children can reasonably cope
with. Other times, it will be more about
a child who is beginning to realise that
‘Supermarket Parents’ go bright red and
are a lot more likely to give you what you
want when you scream for it.
Once that tantrum has kicked off
though, the reasons aren’t so important,
because you’ll deal with it in the same
way. First, offer empathy or emotional
support in the form of a cuddle and
understanding comment. “They look so
yummy don’t they? You really wanted
one and you’re angry that Mum said
‘No’.” A lot of the time this will be enough
to deflate the anger completely. We don’t
need to agree with the sentiment to
empathise with our children, and a huge
amount of fight can dissipate when they
know that we understand how they’re
feeling, whether it’s logical, or sensible,
or not. Usually not.
If that doesn’t work, phase two involves
keeping calm and positive, and avoiding
a debate. If you’re comfortable deflecting
concerned looks from passersby, keep
pushing that trolley and finish your
shopping. Even very young children
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know when energy is being wasted and won’t keep it up for long if it’s having no
effect on you. If your child is extremely loud, disruptive or unmanageable when they
have a tantrum, you might need the back-up of a removal plan. Let a staff member
know that you’re temporarily stepping outside and ask them to put your trolley in a
safe place. Once you’re outside you can sit on a bench or in your car, waiting patiently
for your child to calm down. Don’t say too much, just, “When you’re ready we’ll go
back in”. Hopefully your trolley will be waiting for you when you return, with a calm
child who has realised that the tantrum-in-the-lolly-aisle trick doesn’t actually work.
It’s a gut-wrenching day when you have
to answer questions that mark the end
Your child sees some
of innocence. I vividly remember when
road rage in the
my daughter was three or four and was
car park and asks
playing with a wooden castle.
why grown-ups are
She turned and said to me, “Mum, what’s
mean to each other.
war?” How’s that for a question you wish you
never had to answer? They’re born in the bubble
of safety and security that you create around them, but
the day comes when they have to step outside that bubble and
notice things that you’d rather they didn’t have to.
To help small children maintain a sense that ‘all is well with the world’, don’t gloss
over or refuse to answer those big questions. Give them as much as they need to
know, no more, and use words and concepts they already know to help explain.
“Grown-ups have strong feelings just like you do. Sometimes they don’t want to
share, or they get mad if they think someone was rude to them. Mostly they make
smart choices, keep calm and use their words. Sometimes they forget that and you
might see them shout or be mean instead.”
For sensitive or anxious children especially, always follow up with a reassurance
that they can rely on you and other trusted big people to keep them safe from the
hard parts of life.
Huge fight
between siblings
over who is going
to push the
trolley.
The supermarket
is a great place to utilise
this top tip: HAVE A PLAN
BEFORE YOU GET THERE!
With (what seems like) 99% of the
stuff that drives us parents crazy, we
don’t start to lose the plot the first time
it happens. It’s more like the 347th
time. If it happens over and over, GET
A PLAN. Sibling squabbles are one
of those things that tend to happen
repeatedly in most families. Don’t be
surprised, don’t be embarrassed, and
don’t be angry. Just use your plan.
You might want to say before you
even leave the car, “So, I know you guys
both love to push the trolley; how are
we going to work that out today so
everyone stays happy?”. If they’re too
young or too unwilling to come to a
reasonable arrangement, you can help
them out, but try to get their buy-in,
maybe even with a shaking of hands,
before you leave the car. Of course no
matter how well you plan ahead, the
wheels can still fall off the trolley at
any point and arguing ensue. Try to
keep your cool, remind them of the
arrangement, and point out that you’re
happy to take over until they’ve worked
it out. If one child is trying to cooperate
while one errant sibling causes all the
drama, refer to the above advice for
temper tantrums.
“Mummy, look
at that big fat
man. Why has he
got an earring in
his nose?”
IF IT HAPPENS
OVER AND OVER,
GET A
PLAN
You might have heard the adage, never
make a rule you wouldn’t get out of the
You're stuck in the
shower to enforce. I’d extend that to
longest express queue
include the supermarket queue.
you've ever seen and
I watched this very thing happen once
your TWO-YEAR-OLD
to a Dad, bless him, just out trying to get
begins
to wander off
some dinner for the family. His littlie
into
the
distance.
got bored and headed for the produce
section. Dad obviously hoped he’d return
of his own volition, so didn’t say anything
at first. The first time I saw that cheeky expression, I knew this
was not a
‘returns-of-his-own-volition’ kind of kid. He watched with
interest to see
what Dad would do. Dad called out hesitantly, “Come back”. He grinned and went even
further, prompting Dad to keep calling the same request, with the same outcome. Dad
was reluctant to leave the queue, and his son knew it. Instead of calling, “Come back”,
Dad could have given his son a job, which would have made it more rewarding to return
than to run farther away. “Can you get one of those cans over there and bring it to me?”
Small children love to feel useful and capable, so odds are he would have been happy to
oblige. This is Dad’s cue to grab junior, make a fuss of how clever he is, and not put him
down again until he gets to the car.Failing
that, Dad could always have cut his losses
after the first refusal to come back,
asked me to mind his basket, and gone to
retrieve his son. If you want your requests
to mean something to your child, you’ve
got to show that you asked for a good
reason. If you can’t be bothered following
Toyota New Zealand is a long-term partner
up on it, why should they?
with The Parenting Place.
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one in a
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14
years and more than one million newspapers later, little ‘Goldie’ has
clocked more than a million kilometres in the line of duty. Proud owners
Marilyn and Kevin Ellery say their Toyota Echo has travelled around 250
kilometres every day to deliver newspapers to 180 homes in Bulls, Marton and
Hunterville, and their home village Scotts Ferry.
Having started the paper
run 37 years ago, the husband
and wife duo shared the run
until their Manawatu Standard
delivery run ended.
Initially the paper run was done
by Kevin on a motorbike, and then
a Mini, until maintenance became
an issue. Neighbour and former
F1 driver Chris Amon convinced
them to buy a Toyota Corolla.
That was in 1989 and their
first Corolla ran for six years,
travelling 500,000 kilometres
on the same motor. In 1995 they
changed to another Corolla, but
the Amon influence came into
play again and the pair were
advised to purchase an Echo.
They’d thought their Corolla
was economical but they say “the
Echo has beaten it hands down”.
In 2005 the pair bought another
Echo to replace Goldie should
anything happen to it – but
Goldie has been so great that
they hardly use the back-up car.
Fourteen years later and
having travelled more than a
million kilometres, the Ellerys
are thrilled with little Goldie.
The pair celebrated reaching
one million kilometres with TRC
Toyota Feilding, which sold the
car from new and has serviced
it throughout its ownership.
In the time it’s travelled the route
travelled has altered so too the
scenery – but Goldie has been the
one reliable constant that dutifully
turns on and goes each day.
Marilyn admits to being a fan of
Goldie – a sentiment echoed by
many associates and friends who
have seen her travel the many
routes on her run. “Over the years
I’ve seen so many changes en route
and I’m constantly asked how the
little gold car is going. I’ve been
telling people for a while that we’re
nearly there, we’ve nearly reached
a million kilometres. And people
are so amazed that the little car is
still running strong,” she says.
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EVERYDAY
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he 2014 Toyota Festival at Hampton Downs saw the famous Hampton Downs
Motorsport track open to all Toyota enthusiasts for anyone who’d ever
fantasised about putting their pedal to the metal – this was the time to do so!
Enthusiasts came to the May event to experience the thrills of the race track and
learn from New Zealand’s top drivers.
This year the event expanded to include professional driver coaching, a skid
pan, a show and shine competition, an open Toyota Racing New Zealand garage
showcasing the TR 86, the chance to test single-seater skills in the ETEC Toyota
Racing Series simulator, and the chance to win hot laps with a professional driver.
The Richards Motorsport Toyota V8 Camry was also running hot laps, with two
winners drawn from the first 200 registered to enjoy track time. Kiwi Formula 1
great Chris Amon said the event highlighted New Zealanders’ love of driving.
“Not only are New Zealanders passionate motorsport fans, we love our cars
and we love driving. The Festival is all about celebrating that passion with a
group of likeminded Kiwis in a fun and friendly setting.”
The Toyota Festival was conceived in 2013 by a group of Toyota
86 owners and originally established as a track event for Toyota
86 owners and clubs. In 2014 the doors opened to fans of
all Toyota models, something that Toyota Assistant
General Manager Marketing Andrew Davis says
offered a unique opportunity to all Toyota
drivers.
“While last year was about giving our
diehard 86 owners a chance to get a
genuine track experience in their cars, this
year we opened the gates and encouraged
all Toyota owners to come down and enjoy
some track time.”
Andrew says the Festival was an
exciting opportunity for Toyota drivers
of any and all models.
“Toyota has a long history of creating cars that
resonate strongly with automotive enthusiasts – vehicles such as the 86, MR2 and
Altezza, which all have a huge following here in New Zealand”.
“The Toyota Festival is our way of giving back to those drivers.”
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motoring
tips!
Summer is the time when most
of us like to get away from
our daily routines and take a
relaxing break, travelling many
more kilometres than usual.
The extra mileage, coupled
with higher temperatures
and possibly greater loads,
means that we’re demanding
more from our cars.
While your car should be kept
well maintained all year round,
it’s particularly important
before heading away for the
summer. Sitting on the side
of the road with car troubles
is anything but relaxing!
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Summer motoring tips to help keep you
and your family safe, and your car reliable
before you head away this summer:
• Check the
condition and
pressure of
your tyres. The
lower the tread
depth, the less
grip your tyres
will have. This is
especially so when we get a downpour
in the hot summer months, as the roads
become particularly slippery. Although the
minimum legal tyre tread depth is 1.5mm,
start thinking about replacing them well
before that, as a long trip may cause wear
that renders the tyres illegal and unsafe.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
• Don’t neglect the spare either, as well
as the jack and wheel brace. If your
wheels have lock nuts, make sure
the key or puzzle nut is present.
• Good vision is important, so check your
windscreen for chips and cracks and get them
attended to before heading away. Check that
the wiper blades are not smearing on the
screen and are not worn. Top up that washer
fluid with a quality additive too, to help clear
road grime off the screen when needed.
• Ensure that the lights are all in
good working order and lenses
are free of cracks or damage.
• Make sure that your brakes are performing
properly and not worn. If they’re pulling
to one side, the pedal feels soft or has
long travel, the handbrake comes up too
far or the brake pedal is pulsating, get
the brakes professionally checked.
• If you’re towing a trailer, boat or caravan,
check that over too, including lights, tyres,
towing couplings and safety chains.
• Is the air-conditioning effective and
cooling as it should? If it’s hot inside the
car, you’ll become fatigued and potentially
make errors of judgement, so keep cool.
FOR THE
GOOD OF
YOUR CAR
• Ensure that
servicing is up to
date and your car
is running sweetly.
Dirty oil, blocked
air filters, worn
spark plugs etc can
damage your engine and will cause higher
fuel consumption. If your car has a cambelt,
make sure that’s within serviceable limits too.
• Ensure that the cooling system is in good
order with no leaks, hoses and belts
are in good condition and the coolant
concentration correct. The fluid circulating
in the cooling system is often referred
to as antifreeze, so people assume it’s
only something to be concerned about
in winter. However, it also contains a
corrosion inhibitor, helping to stop
radiator blockages and keeping the fluid
circulating to keep your engine cool.
• Check the brake fluid condition. Brake
fluid is hydroscopic, meaning that it can
retain moisture from the atmosphere.
Brake fluid with a high water content
can cause unseen corrosion inside the
hydraulic system and can boil when the
brakes get hot, causing brake fade.
• Don’t neglect the transmission. Dirty
transmission oil can damage your
transmission, especially when under
load and at high temperatures.
• Plan your
trip, including
planning stops for
refreshments and
to take breaks.
BEFORE
HEADING
AWAY
• Allow plenty of time
for your journey.
• Don’t overload your car or trailer.
• Make sure your Warrant of Fitness,
vehicle licence and Road User Chargers
(if applicable) are up to date and will
remain so for the duration of your trip.
• Don’t forget to ensure that your
driving licence is still current too!
• Make sure that everyone is buckled up.
• Watch your speed.
• Keep a safe
following distance.
• Don’t travel tired.
ON THE
ROAD
• If you’re towing
a trailer or driving
a slow vehicle, pull over where it’s
safe to let other road users pass.
• Take regular breaks.
• Keep alert. You and other road users may be
travelling on unfamiliar roads, so watch out
for hazards, cyclists, people on horseback
etc, and be tolerant of other road users.
• Keep your cool. Don’t let other drivers or
delays let you get hot under the collar.
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YOUR SWEET
CAREER RIDE
STARTS HERE
TOYOTA’S COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE
DEVELOPMENT IS EVIDENT THROUGH ITS NEW
DRIVE TO RECRUIT GRADUATES FROM TERTIARY
INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND.
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T
oyota’s new dealer graduate
programme is both fast paced
and practical, what any graduate
is looking for to accelerate into a
leadership career in a Toyota dealership.
This new programme for Toyota
here in New Zealand and globally
focuses on developing future leaders
primarily for its dealer network. The
initiative and key principles of the
programme were developed by a group
of Toyota dealer chief executives from
throughout New Zealand committed to
seeing an injection of young leadership
talent into the dealer network.
The programme is a three-year
programme focusing on preparing
graduates for progressive careers in
the dynamic automotive industry –
incorporating retail, sales, wholesale,
distribution, technical, management,
finance, business, operations and,
most importantly, customer service.
Initially recruits spend time at
Toyota’s National Customer Centre in
Palmerston North – the head office
for New Zealand – in an intensive
induction programme to equip them
Cam Calkoen
with the knowledge and connections
to start their employment journeys.
Throughout the programme,
recruits experience key departments
to help develop an overall view of
the business at head office level
and see its support for authorised
Toyota dealers nationwide.
During the three years there are
scheduled secondments throughout
the country to immerse new
graduates in the action. The aim
of this part of the programme is to
ensure that the recruits are equipped
for a career on the dealer side.
All dealerships are individually
owned small to medium enterprises,
which sit within a highly competitive
industry and a brand with industryleading products and services.
Roles are varied, challenging and
strategic, with the opportunity for
employment in a leadership position
in a Toyota dealership upon successful
completion of the programme.
This new graduate programme has
been promoted through tertiary
institutions. The inaugural ‘Sort
It Expo and Workshops’ was held
in Palmerston North in July.
The event saw motivational
sessions for youth and job seekers
from international inspirational
speaker Cam Calkoen and
entrepreneur Simon Barnett, CEO
of OBO, inspiring attendees and
opening their minds to opportunity.
Jane Stella from Toyota New
Zealand’s People Development team
attended the event and managed
the Toyota site, talking to interested
students about potential careers with
Toyota – at both at corporate and
dealer levels.
“Attendees travelled from high
schools and tertiary institutions from
the Manawatu, Horowhenua, Tararura
and Palmerston North districts
and towns. With 65 exhibition
stalls, many major corporates were
represented, with more than 2000plus attendees coming from four
different districts.”
As well as attending the event in
Palmerston North, Jane has toured to
deliver seminars to Manukau Institute
Mark Lincoln is the Digital
Media Team Leader at Miles
Toyota in Christchurch. His role
is independent, autonomous,
creative and challenging. He is
growing his team and enjoying the
opportunity to be in a leadership
role early on in his career.
Mark’s is a great example of
the pathway a new graduate can
expect once the programme has
been completed to further their
career in a Toyota dealership.
of Technology, the University of
Auckland, Massey University’s Albany
and Palmerston North campuses, the
University of Waikato, the University
of Canterbury, Otago Polytechnic
and the University of Otago.
This year’s recruitment drive saw
110 graduates competing for 14
positions at the assessment centre,
with five starting the graduate
programme in February 2015.
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Without their Toyota cars, the
Barnardos team of social workers
in New Plymouth simply wouldn’t
be able to do their jobs. Every day
they’re out working in the homes
of vulnerable children and families,
making sure that they’re getting the
help they need to build better lives.
DRIVING
BETTER LIVES
FOR TARANAKI
CHILDREN
“He loved soccer but had always been too scared
to be around so many people in the past – so this
was a big step for him. He had a great time!”
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Each Barnardos social worker has to cover many
kilometres in their job, with clients throughout Taranaki.
This makes vehicles that are reliable, safe, comfortable
and economical absolutely vital tools of the trade.
Here’s a real story from the Barnardos team
about a young boy they’ve been able to help – with
a bit of help of their own from Toyota.
Six-year-old Blair* lives in a rural community an
hour’s drive from New Plymouth. With his Mum
suffering the effects of past issues of violence in
the home, Blair has been suffering from extreme
anxiety. To try to help make life better for Blair,
Barnardos social worker Anne* has been visiting
him and his family once a week for seven months.
“When I first drove out to meet Blair it was clear
that there were some major issues going on,”
remembers Anne. “He was a very fearful little
child. After talking to him and his Mum I learned
that he was having lots of difficulty engaging at
* To protect client privacy, names have been changed, and models used
About Barnardos New Zealand
school. Because of his anxiety, events at school were
a source of deep stress and things like school trips
would have been completely out of the question.”
Anne began working with both Blair and his Mum to help
improve the young boy’s confidence. “To start with we
just took small steps,” says Anne. “And in the beginning
I did a lot of work with Blair’s Mum to help address her
problems, because this would help her to be a better
mum. She responded very positively to this approach.”
In the next five months Blair’s confidence came
along well through support from Anne and his Mum.
“A massive moment for Blair was when I managed to
encourage him along to a local soccer match,” says
Anne. “He loved soccer, but had always been too
scared to be around so many people in the past – so
this was a big step for him. He had a great time!”
The travel to see Blair each week has all been worth
it as, today, he is doing much better at school and
his home is a safer, happier place for him to be.
Barnardos New Zealand helps
thousands of children, young people and
families each year with services such
as parenting courses, family support,
counselling, supervised contact and early
childhood education. It also works directly
with children who have experienced
family violence, provides residential and
foster care, and runs 0800 What’s Up,
New Zealand’s largest dedicated child
helpline.
You too can help make a difference in
the lives of children like Blair by visiting
www.barnardos.org.nz/get-involved
and making a donation towards the cost
of providing one-to-one support for
families in need.
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“
When I began thinking seriously
I looked closely at chemicals
ecostore started
in 1993, but it had its
beginnings eight years earlier
in an ecovillage that crystallised
a lot of my thinking about what a
sustainable future might look like.
That includes food grown organically,
active neighbouring, sharing
infrastructure costs, and a
nurturing environment that’s
free of chemicals.
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“
about starting a company,
in some of the everyday products.
Malcolm Rands
keeping it
friendly
ecostore’s mission is to make it easy for people to clean
their homes and bodies without using nasty chemicals that put our
health and environment at risk. I believe in this idea wholeheartedly
because it comes from the beginning of the ecovillage. It’s called
Mamaki and my wife Melanie and I were part of a group that
established it in Northland back in 1985. To this day it’s a community
based on looking after the land and our neighbours.
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The water that came on to our land
from the adjacent reserve was among
the purest, so from the early days we
challenged ourselves to make the water
that left our land – and the houses on
it – just as clean. To do that, we took a
hard look at the products we were using
to wash ourselves and our homes. We
were shocked to find that the chemicals
in them were worse than the ones we
believed shouldn’t be used on the land.
We also discovered how hard it was
to find out what’s actually in these
products, because some ingredients
aren’t mentioned on the labels and aren’t
“
252,000
According to
Plastics New Zealand,
“
tonnes of plastic waste
go to our landfills
every year.
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legally required to be, and others have
complex names that are difficult to
understand. Melanie and I swung into
action, sourcing locally made products
that fitted our requirements, and set up
a warehouse below our house. Then in
1993 we started a mail-order venture
that sold products for a healthy lifestyle.
Now ecostore products are made in our
own ISO 14001 Enviro-Mark Diamond
certified factory in Auckland and we sell
in Australia, the United States and Asia.
We’ve based ecostore on the
precautionary principle. That means we
don’t wait for scientific proof of whether
certain chemicals are safe or not; we’d
rather try to find safer alternatives
if there’s any doubt. Some examples
of chemicals whose safety has been
in doubt are triclosan (often found in
antibacterial soaps); cocamidopropyl
betaine (CAPB, a surfactant); sodium
lauryl sulfate (SLS)/sodium laureth
sulfate (SLES); and parabens, a group of
preservatives. SLS, SLES and CAPB strip the protective fatty
acid layer that protects our skin, leaving it vulnerable to
chemical absorption and irritation. And although any link
between parabens and breast cancer isn’t clear, they’ve
been found in cancerous breast tissue. These chemical
preservatives have also been linked to endocrine
disruption. If there is any doubt, why take the risk?
When I began thinking seriously about starting a
company, I looked closely at chemicals in some of the
everyday products. That’s my biggest tip for making
safer and healthier choices from among the products
you see on supermarket shelves. Just because
something is called natural or environmentally
friendly, it doesn’t mean it’s better for you. Take a good
look at product labels and see if they contain any of the
things mentioned above. You can’t rid yourself of every
toxin, but you can eat healthy food, drink clean water and
find products from companies you trust.
Plastic packaging is also one of my bugbears, so much so that
we’ve started using sugarcane-based polyethylene to manufacture
our plastic bottles instead of traditional petrochemical plastic. According
to Plastics New Zealand, 252,000 tonnes of plastic waste go to our landfills
every year. You can do your bit to cut down on plastic waste by re-using and refilling product containers and
making the switch to buying bulk packs. Buying in bulk could reduce your plastic consumption by as much as 58% and
it’s easier on the wallet in the long term.
If you’re looking for small things to do every day that add up to a big difference, think about reducing waste by not
creating clutter in the first place – and respect the world around you and the
value of nature. Walking outdoors is one of the best ways to
de-stress. And remember, buying things that last is better value
than buying cheap.
A big part of our philosophy is that less is more. That
means we try to use the least possible amount of
ingredients in our products, but it also underpins
other things we do that you could try at home or
at work. We use sustainably sourced paper in the
office, print in black and white and on both sides
of the paper, and manufacture locally. Doing
things in an environmentally sustainable way
is actually cheaper: using power and water
costs us, disposing of rubbish costs us. So less
really is more.
I also find that growing organic veges at
home helps me to de-stress and find balance.
Food that’s grown in your own garden, then
picked and put straight into a pot is the best
health supplement of all. The longer we wait to
eat food after picking, the more it oxidises and
loses nutrients. Gardening is also really restoring
Malcolm pictured with his Toyota Townace
and a great break if you sit and work in an office all
which was run on fish and chip oil.
day. When I head up to Mamaki, I love getting my hands
in the soil and working hard. After all, the best fertiliser is
the steps of the gardener.
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let
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games
begin
A brand-new event
in Queenstown this
summer will bring
together a host
of traditional
country sports
and celebrate
New Zealand’s
rural heritage for
spectators and an
international TV
audience to enjoy.
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T
he inaugural Hilux New Zealand
Rural Games is expected to attract
top competitors from throughout
New Zealand and Australia, including
national and world champions. The
two-day celebration of all things
country will take place at Queenstown’s
Recreation Ground over Waitangi
weekend, February 7 and 8, 2015.
Organisers are working with Sport New
Zealand and rural sports associations
around the country to develop exciting
new formats for competitive wood
chopping, sheep shearing, sheep dog
trials, Young Farmers, speed fencing,
coal shovelling, speed gold panning and
other less well known sports. The event
will also feature Highland Games and a
full festival programme including live
music and entertainment, fun audience
participation events like cow pat throwing
and cherry stone spitting, kids’ activities
and speciality food and market stalls.
Toyota is excited to be involved with the
Hilux New Zealand Rural Games as the
naming sponsor, with more than 100,000
models in use around New Zealand.
The iconic setting of Queenstown, with
its strong farming ties and global tourism
reputation, provides the ideal scenic
backdrop for popular crowd pleasers.
Organisers predict that the Hilux
New Zealand Rural Games will attract
an increasing number of spectators
and competitors as it grows to become
an iconic event in the country’s
sporting calendar, celebrating the
industry that built New Zealand.
Andrew Davis, Assistant General Manager
Marketing at Toyota New Zealand, says
Toyota is excited to be involved in the
Hilux New Zealand Rural Games given
the 32 years that Hilux had spent as New
Zealand’s favourite rural workhorse.
“To date there are more than 100,000
Hilux models in use across New Zealand,”
Andrew says, “and we know many of
them are in the regions. It’s great that we
are able to give something back to that
community by supporting the Games.”
Hilux New Zealand Rural Games founder
and trustee, Steve Hollander says the
three-year partnership with Toyota is a
major boost for the inaugural event.
“Securing a three-year partnership with
such an iconic Kiwi brand is a significant
achievement. Toyota has been a supporter
of the Games concept since day one and
we couldn’t have hoped for a stronger or
more relevant naming partner,” he says.
“Everywhere I travel around New Zealand
I see a Hilux on the road or out on a farm.
The Hilux brand has created its own unique
legacy in this country in the same way as
the Games are seeking to do. Both celebrate
our important rural traditions, preserving
them for future generations. Bring on
the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games!”
For full details of the sports and
entertainment programme for the
Hilux New Zealand Rural Games over
Waitangi weekend 2015, go to
mes.co.nz
www.ru ralga
David Fagan, five-time
world shearing
champion from Te Kuiti,
is planning to compete.
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THE
CAMERON OFFICER
NEXT-GENERATION TOYOTA
RACING SERIES SINGLE
SEATER HAS ARRIVED, PACKED
WITH A RAFT OF ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES AND
NEW AERODYNAMIC DETAILING.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see the FT-50 in action either, as it is set to debut at the
first round of the Toyota Racing Series (TRS) championship series in January. It’s the
pre-season rush for the TRS, but not quite as we know it.
After 10 years organising together the country’s premier single-seater event, Barrie
Thomlinson and his team at Toyota Racing New Zealand are extremely well versed in
the ins and outs of the pre-season programme. This year is no different, with a distinct
focus on car preparation.
The thing is though, it’s an all-new car the team is preparing: the FT-50.
Following testing in Italy during the Kiwi winter (with former TRS winner Nick Cassidy
at the wheel) and further shakedown testing back here in New Zealand, the first of the
next generation cars are starting to arrive at TRS’s race facilities ahead of the season
kicking off in January.
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“The car has performed brilliantly during testing; we’ve
been incredibly impressed with its strength, reliability and
consistency right from the start,” says Barrie.
“The FT-40 did a heck of a lot of racers proud over 10 years,
but the FT-50 is a big step forward. Its looks are very up to the
minute and it features advanced aerodynamics and wider track
front and rear suspension, a new driver information system, an
all-new gearbox and a more powerful brake package.
“We’re looking forward to gauging driver
and team reactions to the car and we’re very
excited to finally see it racing on the track.”
Aside from the proven Toyota 2ZZ-GE
1.8-litre engine, which will remain as
before, race car builder Tatuus has
delivered a completely new platform for
2015, featuring technical and safety
advances that bring it in to line with
the most modern single-seater
layouts in equivalent formulas.
The new transmission is a six-speed
Sadev transaxle with integrated
limited slip differential and is
controlled through paddle-shifters
mounted on the all-new steering
wheel. The wheel itself features a colour
driver’s display, with a menu system
accessible by the driver on the move as
well as providing information for the
team in the pits.
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Aside from technical changes to the car, the level of safety
the FT-50 exhibits sets it firmly apart from what came before.
“Driver safety was a key motivator to Toyota for pushing
through these improvements,” says Barrie.
As such the FT-50 features an FIA Formula 3 compliant
cockpit, with strengthened front and rear impact crash
structures, side helmet protection, a removable safety seat,
wheel tethers and additional strengthening in the main chassis.
“Our core mission is to foster young driver
talent, so it’s vital that we can do this with a car
we know offers the safest possible platform
to hopefuls out there on the track.”
With the TRS continuing to prove popular on
the international stage, Barrie says interest in the
upcoming season from a wide variety of drivers
and teams is on par with that in previous years.
“In Europe a lot of the young drivers are only now
winding up their race programmes for the Northern
Hemisphere summer, so things will start to move a
lot faster here with regards to grid formation.
“It’s easy to assume the new car will attract new
drivers, but there’s no accounting for a constantly
changing world; we’ve learned over the years that
motor racing is very susceptible to the international
economic climate. But right now we’re confident that
we’ll have a very manageable grid come January and
crowds can look forward to some very exciting racing.”
The FT-50 will make its race debut at the
first round of the 2015 TRS at Ruapuna Park
in Christchurch, across January 14-18.
THE FT-40 DID
A HECK OF A
LOT OF RACERS
PROUD OVER 10
YEARS, BUT THE
FT-50 IS A BIG
STEP FORWARD
TOYOTA
FINANCE 86
CHAMPIONSHIP
BACK FOR
ANOTHER
SEASON
IT’S ALL ON AGAIN AS THE
SECOND SEASON OF THE TOYOTA
FINANCE 86 CHAMPIONSHIP
KICKS INTO GEAR.
It’s still early days for New Zealand’s newest onemake race series, but Toyota Racing New Zealand
is confident that a great racing package backed by
continued distributor support will make for growth
in the future.
The TR 86 is a brilliant race car to learn in and have
fun in. Very rarely do you get a platform that arrives
so readily honed for racing as Toyota’s 86.
In all, the Toyota Finance 86 Championship
remains an amazing turn-key package for a wide
variety of drivers.
The race-ready TR 86 launched in late 2013,
drawing immediate interest. After a well received
inaugural season, the 2014/15 season sees the
addition of two new tracks to the calendar.
Racers will head to Christchurch’s Ruapuna Park
(January 17-18) and Teretonga in Invercargill
(January 24-25) to test their skills, as well as
compete at other rounds at Taupo, Pukekohe,
Hampton Downs and Manfeild.
There is a very stable and highly competitive
field at present, and we’re keen to see numbers
increase. The championship is a great steppingstone for those wanting to progress up the ladder
in motorsport and is looking forward to seeing new
talent coming through. The car offers a fantastic
base, so we’re looking to build on the grid we
currently have in the seasons ahead.
KIWI KIDS GROW UP WATCHING THEIR SPORTS HEROES
RECEIVE MEDALS, ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAISE.
BY ENTERING THE WEET-BIX TRYATHLON THEY GET
TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR THEMSELVES.
With a focus on trying your best, the Weet-Bix TRYathlon
shares Toyota New Zealand’s belief that if you can dream it
you can do it, and last season saw 22,209 children swim, cycle
and run at 14 locations nationwide.
Young people from all sporting backgrounds and abilities
are encouraged to give it a go if they fall in the age criterion
of between seven and 15 years old.
Toyota New Zealand has sponsored the Weet-Bix
TRYathlon since 2009 and in that time has seen tens of
thousands of kids rejoice as they cross the finish line,
cheer their friends on, push themselves to beat personal
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bests and stand tall
when being presented
with their medals.
Now entering its 23rd year,
the 2014/15 season kicks off at
Manukau’s Mountford Park on
December 3rd, travels around the country and finishes
at Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth on April 1 2015.
Inspirational Toyota Ambassador and sporting legend
Valerie Adams will make an appearance at a number of
TRYathlon events to share in the celebratory atmosphere.
GIVE IT A TRY!
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AS
A THIRD-YEAR
APPRENTICE
TECHNICIAN AT
WELLINGTON’S RUTHERFORD &
BOND TOYOTA, LOGAN DRYSDALE
IS DOING WHAT HE LOVES, NOT BY
CHANCE BUT THROUGH HARD WORK
AND A GOAL TO BUILD A CAREER
AROUND HIS PASSION.
“I realised early on that Toyota
isn’t just another big corporate.
They’re a company based on some
pretty special principles that
underpin everything they do and
have done over the years.”
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a true
believer
Logan attributes his impressive rise
through the Toyota New Zealand
apprenticeship scheme to a thirst
for knowledge and a desire to deliver
on each of Toyota’s core beliefs.
“I realised early on that Toyota isn’t
just another big corporate. They’re a
company based on some pretty special
principles that underpin everything
they do and have done over the years.”
After graduating from Wellington’s
Aotea College with NCEA Level 2, Logan
set his sights on achieving a new goal – a
role in the automotive industry. As a car
enthusiast, with a lifelong ambition to
take his home-modified and finely tuned
performance vehicle from racing at the
local drifting tracks to the professional
arena, Logan dreamt of a job where
he could live out his passion for cars.
After completing a pre-trade course
with Metro Ford in Porirua as part of
the Gateway programme in Year 12,
followed by a short course at Whitireia
polytechnic, Logan began volunteering
at a family friend’s workshop.
“I wanted to make sure I was always
learning and adding to my CV. The pretrade courses, and some of the practical
knowledge I’d gained from putting in the
hours at the workshop, are what I believe
gave me an edge over other job seekers.”
The dedication to learning soon paid
off, culminating in an apprenticeship at
the workshop in Year 12. Keen to further
his career in a larger organisation, Logan
took the initiative, along with his CV, and
headed into Rutherford & Bond Toyota.
The dealership happened to be looking
for a new car groomer and Logan was
asked to start the following Monday.
Logan was more than familiar with the
Toyota brand and the product, himself
owning a Toyota Caldina. After six months
Logan successfully applied for the role
of wheel alignment technician in the
workshop and immediately shared his
desire to progress in the business.
“I was told that the apprentice
role would take commitment, work
ethic and the right attitude and
that I would need to prove each
of these to be considered.”
Within two months Logan was
accepted into an apprentice role with
the company. Now, with fewer than
12 months to go, Logan has his sights
firmly set on gaining his WoF licence.
“In the workshop we take a lot of
pride in fixing, servicing and checking
every part of every car, making sure
we’ve gone the extra mile for our
customers. It’s a great feeling and a
big part of what motivates me.”
As a third-year apprentice he has
continually developed his skills and
knowledge through on-the-job
experience, theoretical learning,
courses and assessments through
the ‘New Zealand Motor Industry
Training Organisation (MITO), and
technical training at Toyota New
Zealand in Palmerston North.
With so many goals already
achieved, what does Logan see in his
future? “I hope a role in management
somewhere within the Toyota family.
And then who knows, maybe that
professional racing career?”
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A WINNING
ENVIRONMENT
To be considered for the awards, Tasman Toyota
had to undergo a one and a half hour interview
reviewing its environmental policy, working
through its background and achievements, and
explaining aspects of Enviro-Mark Gold.
The judges were impressed when assessing
the award criteria – noting they were “pleased
with Tasman Toyota’s management performance
to achieve goals and the high environmental
performance required by the parent company”.
According to the judges’ report , “It was easy to
see why Tasman Toyota has such a good reputation
in the local community... the judges commended the
business for adopting the Kaizen philosophy effectively
and implementing it to every part of the business.
This philosophy has helped to drive commendable
change within the business... a credit that your
whole team value it and are keen to participate”.
And Tasman Toyota Chief Executive, James Crighton
says, “Winning this award is recognition by our
peers that they see our efforts in conserving energy,
reducing waste and being responsible for the benefit
of our local region, nationally and our planet.”
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throughout New
Zealand must participate
in Enviro-Mark and achieve
Gold level certification as a minimum
standard. Toyota dealers are the first
(and only) car dealers in the country
with independent environmental management certification.
Every dealer works on a wide range of actions, particularly
focusing on electricity and waste. As a consequence, the
dealer network made electricity savings of 150,00kWh
in 2013 (equivalent to the annual electricity use of 12
family homes), and has achieved an estimated reduction of
500,000kWh since 2008.
Some Toyota dealers have reported significant
improvements: North Otago Motor Group in Oamaru has
achieved a reduction of 17% in the past year, and Auckland
City Toyota has reduced electricity use every year since
2009, achieving an overall saving of 43.5%.
Hawke’s Bay Toyota is one of a number of dealers working
on reducing waste to landfill. Waste has been more than
halved at all five of its branches through better segregation
of materials and has achieved an increase in recycling.
Toyota New Zealand’s Environmental Officer Tristan
Lavender says, “We believe that good business means
acting responsibly and doing our bit to help protect the
environment and the local communities in which we operate.
Tasman Toyota is a great example of this and it’s terrific to
see its efforts being recognised with this award”.
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INPERFECT
IN THE SEARCH FOR THE
VOICES OF TOMORROW,
THE LEXUS SONG QUEST
HAS DISCOVERED THE GREAT
SINGERS OF TODAY.
The start of each Lexus Song Quest marks the beginning of an exciting journey for a
group of New Zealand’s best young singers. As with any journey, there are the joys of
adventure, some roadblocks to navigate, and delight when the destination is reached…
then follows the success the world stage can offer.
There are 10 steps in the quest to find the 2014 Lexus Song Quest winner – it’s a
journey these singers begin with an audition that could take them through to the
Grand Final, the Lexus Recital Concert or the free Masterclass Series and then join the
ranks of our prestigious previous winners.
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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Dame Malvina
Major, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Martin Snell, Andrea
Creighton, Jonathan Lemalu, Jared Holt, Anna
Leese, Madeleine Pierard, Phillip Rhodes, and
Aivale Cole – are all previous Mobil and Lexus
Song Quest winners and now stride the opera
stages of the world.
2012 winner Amitai Pati is currently studying
at an international school and is one-third of hit
operatic trio SOL3 MIO.
Soprano Isabella Moore was named the winner
of the Lexus Song Quest at the Grand Final on
Saturday July 26. Second place was awarded
to baritone Benson Wilson and third place to
baritone Christian Thurston. Isabella Moore
intends to return to Britain to further her career.
Isabella completed her Bachelor of Music and
Post Grad Diploma under the tutelage of Margaret
Medlyn, Head of Classical Voice at the New Zealand
School of Music. The win caps off incredible
successes for Isabella – she flew back to New
Zealand from Wales where she had completed
a Master in Advanced Vocal Performance with
HARMONY
distinction, quickly notched up wins in the Dame
Malvina Major Foundation Christchurch Aria and
Hamilton’s Premier Vocal Award competitions, and
was recently confirmed as a semi-finalist in the
2014 Australian Singing Competition.
“It’s very overwhelming and exciting,” Isabella
admits. “I was delighted with my performance, and
it was pretty nerve-wracking waiting to hear the
name of the winner, but I’m absolutely thrilled.”
In the challenging contest, the six finalists each
performed three pieces – one accompanied by
pianist Terence Dennis and two arias alongside the
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by
Emmanuel Joel-Hornak.
Acclaimed British soprano and vocal teacher
Kathryn Harries was the contest’s Grand Final
international judge. Before announcing the
placegetters she warned the audience that if
these “stars of tomorrow” were Olympic athletes,
there would be just split-seconds between them.
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hot
stuff
NEW ZEALAND SPORTS HALL
OF FAME 25 KIWI CHAMPIONS
Written by Maria Gill, Illustrated by Marco Ivancic
Read all about New Zealand’s greatest sport stars in ‘New Zealand Sports
Hall of Fame: 25 Kiwi Champions’ by author Maria Gill. You’ll discover how
they achieved their successes, find out about their training programmes and
learn about their sports. Stars of rugby, netball, soccer, cricket, hockey and
league feature alongside outstanding track and field athletes, swimmers,
cyclists, sailors and an equestrian eventer. Marco Ivancic’s remarkable
illustrations capture the winning style of each sportsperson, as well as action
photographs.
RRP: $24.99 available from Paper Plus stores and Indie booksellers
BUY ONLINE: www.mariagill.co.nz
Illustrations by Marco Ivancic
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KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR
This year Karen Walker Eyewear celebrates 10 years of
making faces with a new sugar-fuelled campaign and an allgold collection! One style from each year has been recreated
to make up CELEBRATE – a limited edition, all-gold series of
all the famous Karen Walker classics.
PRICE: $399.00 incl GST
VISIT: www.karenwalker.com
KIWIANA PRINTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS
High-quality fine art prints on crisp white 210gsm smooth matte art paper using UltraChrome
archival inks. Available in three sizes and custom trimmed with a border for framing. Frames are
made in New Zealand from solid wood with a modern profile and a smooth finish.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Gumboot Graffiti art print by Glenn Jones, Red Leader by Glenn Jones, Chopped
Tomato by Glenn Jones
VISIT: www.endemicworld.com
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THIS LOVE ― DAVE DOBBYN
A live recording of ‘This Love’, Dave Dobbyn’s moving
tribute to the Pike River 29, was released in July.
The first performance of the piece, featuring the
Orpheus Choir of Wellington and Wellington
Young Voices, was recorded by Radio New
Zealand at a concert attended by members
of the miners’ families.
Visit: The single can be bought through
iTunes and music stores nationwide.
Photo: Satellite Media
GEOMETRIC CUTLERY ART SET
The geometric cutlery art set is three pieces of awesome.
The knife, fork and spoon are individually cut and printed
in a bold geometric design. Made in New Zealand of ACM
(aluminium composite material), which is strong and
lightweight and means your cutlery is durable and totally
fine in a steamy kitchen – even in the BBQ area
DIMENSIONS: The pieces vary in size and width (due to their
shapes) but all are approx. 70cm long/high. The spoon is
approx. 13cm widw
PRICE: $79.00
VISIT: www.qwerkyhome.co.nz
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TUTTI FRUTTI FRESH
ORANGE TOTE &
PINEAPPLE TOTE
By Skipping Girl
All of Skipping Girl’s totes are
meticulously hand woven. This means
that no two totes are the same, and that
each skipper is a distinctive statement
and a piece of wearable art.
Founded in 1998, Skipping Girl is an
Australian icon renowned for its goanywhere totes.
Since their beginnings in Bondi Beach,
the totes have travelled the world
and have been spotted swinging
from the arms of celebrities like
Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Claire
Danes and Whitney Port.
PRICE: $109.00 incl GST
VISIT: www.perchhomewares.co.nz
4L PLASTIC COOLER TANK WITH
BLOSSOM AND BERRIES PRINT
By RICE
This four-litre plastic cooler tank is perfect for keeping
drinks cool in summer. RICE is a Danish homewares
company, well known for its colourful melamine and
hand-glazed Italian tableware.
PRICE: $99.00 incl GST
DIMENSIONS: Height = 33cm, diameter = 19cm
VISIT: www.perchhomewares.co.nz
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Val
getting
to know
N
ew Zealand shot putter Val Adams – one of New Zealand’s
most successful athletes – has recently recorded a 56th
straight victory by winning the Diamond League meet in
Brussels. In fact, Val has not been defeated in competition since
August 2010. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to
find out just what makes Val so successful. 
What keeps you motivated to keep striving for the
top?  My country keeps me motivated to be the best
in the world, but also I love what I do so much; that’s a
massive motivation in itself.
Being number one in the world is a hard position to
hold… what strategies do you have in place to ensure
you don’t get complacent?  I’m never complacent
about my position, as I have seen other athletes become
complacent pretty quickly. I have to work harder than
anybody else to stay at the top of my game. It’s not
always an easy task but I love the competition as I am
very competitive. I love what I do and just stay focused on
doing what it takes.
If you were to give advice to anyone to keep the drive
and motivation, what would that be?  Set goals, love
what you do and keep thinking of the results you want to
achieve. Life isn’t easy and achieving such massive goals
isn’t the most straightforward thing, but if you want it
badly enough you can reach it. But beware along the way
you will experience obstacles and the way; you deal with
these is very important. It’s up to you.
With the athletics schedule the way it is, do you ever
get any downtime?  Well not really, especially in
the past two years as my downtime has been spent
getting surgery and rehabbing, so hopefully in 2015
it won’t be the same lol. But it has been nice to spend
a bit of time at home and also a little bit of time in the
garden. I’m enjoying some downtime at my home for
sure.
What kind of movies do you like/what do you do to
relax?  I love watching comedy movies to chill out,
but when I am away and need a good island laugh
I watch my fave comedy chockers The Laughing
Samoans.
You spend most of the year living outside New
Zealand. What’s it like to live away from your home?
 It’s great for training and focusing on what I gotta
go. I have been in Switzerland now for four years and I
love it, although I miss home a lot. There’s no place like
home but I especially miss my bed.
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You have been competing now for around 15 years – is
this taking a toll on your body?  It definitely has taken
its toll physically. You know I have now had five operations
(both shoulders, right elbow, right knee and left ankle);
this is part and parcel of being an athlete and doing what
we do. I’ve got a great team that helps me and we keep
things headed in the right way and stay on top of things.
What is your current training programme?  Right
now I am on break and recovering from surgery. But my
normal regime consists of Mon-Fri twice a day, Sat once
and Sun rest day. I’m pretty much working a full week
with training, rehab and recovery and all those things
that need to be done.
Have you ever had an injury that threatened your
career?  Definitely I have had a few scares; probably the
worst one was my back a few years back, but with a change
of coach, training programme, approach and lifestyle we
are now able to manage this a lot better and are staying on
top of things pretty well.
What would you say is the toughest part about the
sport of shot putting?  The technical aspect of my
event is very tough because if you’re not prepped
mentally or physically for it it’s going to be an ugly day at
the office.
Tell us about some of your career highlights.
 (Single biggest accomplishment) winning the
Olympics the first time in 2008 and receiving my gold
medal at The Cloud for the 2012 Olympics.
What is your relationship like with your coach? 
Amazing, I just absolutely adore my coach so much.
He sees me as a person first then an athlete. I am so
grateful. I just love him!!
Do you follow a nutritional strategy?  I get help with
this through my national body Athletics New Zealand and
also HPSNZ [High Performance Sport New Zealand].
If you’re having a treat, what foods do you like?  I like
chocs but fish ‘n’ chips on the beach is flippin awesome.
What do you think the athletics world can learn from
New Zealand?  That we can produce amazing athletes
even from Down Under. Don’t underestimate the Kiwi in
the arena.
What’s your favourite part of New Zealand? The world?
 Anything with the beach here in New Zealand is just
marvellous.
Is there anything you’re scared of?  Scared of failure;
that’s why I make sure I bust a gut to be the best I can be.
It’s up to you!
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NATIONAL TREASURE AND
TOYOTA AMBASSADOR
DAVE DOBBYN HAS SALUTED THE
29 MEN WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
DURING THE PIKE RIVER MINE
TRAGEDY OF 2010 IN HIS NEW
SINGLE ‘THIS LOVE’.
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{ Photo: Satellite Media }
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love
Commissioned by the Orpheus Choir of Wellington, ‘This Love’ was first performed for the
miners’ bereaved families at a Radio New Zealand in May. The single was publicly released
in July. Dave spent time with the victims’ families in Greymouth before writing the song.
“I was very moved by their strength of community upon such a heavy loss of life. It
spoke of a shared deeper love that survives in hope,” Dave said in a statement.
A documentary following Dave during the song-writing process and
his Pike River visit is due to air on TV One, 19 November.
this love
{
Lyrics reproduced with permission Native Tongue Publishing
A mining man goes underground
He takes his loved ones too
True brotherhood is to be found
Among such men as you
Our twenty nine men have fallen
We are united in our loss
And every one a sacred son
Only truth can count the cost
We here now salute you men
Let our love shine like the sun
And peace will be our lantern
Lest the darkness overcome
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This love of ours does not abandon hope, this love of ours will not abandon you
With love as our witness, and hope as a light without our hearts
With love as our witness you will rest in peace, with love as our witness you will rest in peace
But I am forlorn and broken here
Like my tears will never cease
I pray the truth be spoken here
That our sorrows turn to peace
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And what of my tomorrows now?
What are they without you near?
For only love can show me how
To overcome my fear
Justice is slow turning now
But a coaster’s here to stay
The truth is always burning now
And it’s light outshines the day
This love of ours does not abandon hope, this love of ours will not abandon you
With love as our witness, and hope as a light without our hearts
With love as our witness you will rest in peace, with love as our witness you will rest in peace
We will honour our twenty nine
When we remember Pike River mine
You are all brave and honest men
Who daily risk your lives
To lay them down for others here
For mothers, sisters, wives
Dear fathers, friends and brothers
We must carry on with pride
To love and lift up others here
To a future shining bright
For we will remember you
Ever in love’s sacred hand
The earth itself delivers you
To the lion, to the lamb
Oh mining man go underground
You take your loved ones too
True brotherhood is to be found
Among such men as you
This love of ours does not abandon hope, this love of ours will not abandon you
With love as our witness here, and hope is alive within our hearts
With truth as our witness you will be released
With love as our witness you will rest in peace
With love as our witness you will rest in peace
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STAN SCOTT
MAKING THINGS
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EASY AS!
The Mitre 10 presenter and building consultant takes
pride in helping people to achieve their DIY goals.
He believes that if you can dream it you can do it. A
registered builder with more than 28 years of building
experience behind him, Stan has plenty of advice for
people tackling their own building projects.
“Take your time. If it’s a big project,
break it down into easy, bite-sized
chunks so it’s not so daunting.
Planning is the key to everything.
Ask for advice from the right people
and before you start anything ensure
that your tools are sharp, clean and
rust free. It makes the job easier.
And of course, measure twice, cut
once!”
Stan says he has always been into
building, and his woodwork lessons as
a teenager ignited his passion for the
trade. His first woodwork project? A
coffin that he used as a coffee table.
His first paid job as a builder came
when he was 14 years old, building nail
boxes. Since then he has completed
numerous projects, built multi-milliondollar properties on cliff faces in
Takapuna, renovated many houses and
appeared in eight television shows.
Just as he is faithful to his trade,
Stan has remained faithful to Toyota.
His first builder’s truck was a
Toyota Land Cruiser, followed by a
single cab 4WD Hilux that he owned
for 11 years, and a double cab 4WD
Hilux that he has had for 10 years.
“Some people say I have separation
anxiety [from my Hilux], it’s bloody good
to me. I’ve driven it everywhere – up
and down the country, in bush, on the
beach… it’s the most amazing ute.”
When he is not touring the country
in his Hilux (Central Otago being his
favourite destination), Stan likes to
get stuck in to his own DIY projects.
Renovating old homes is his
passion, and Stan spent 18 months
perfecting his home – a 120-yearold villa – before he moved in.
Now that the project has finished,
he has moved on to working on the
granny flat at the back of the property
and making wooden skateboards
for his two children. But building
for himself is not all he does.
Believing in working together
and trying to make a difference,
Stan is part of a team restoring poet
Hone Tuwhare’s crib at Kaka Point,
conserving the historic site for use
by future generations. He has also
been a part of Habitat for Humanity
projects in Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
He believes DIY is engrained in
the Kiwi culture and can be traced
back to our colonial roots.
“When they arrived there was
nothing here. It made us resourceful,
gave us the number-eight-wire
mentality. The attitude to crack
on and give everything a go.”
You may also recognise him from
renovation show ‘Mitre 10 Dream
Home’ – a show Toyota partnered
with in 2013, or from ‘Easy As’,
Mitre 10’s DIY film segments.
Through the how-to series, Stan
guides Kiwis step-by-mitre10step
through 27 DIY projects, and he has
shared with Believe his tips on how to
build a deck. For more online building
tutorials, visit mitre10.co.nz
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GET DECKED OUT!
K
iwis love the great outdoors.
Even when we’re at home
we’d rather be out on
the deck. But nothing quite
matches the satisfaction of a deck
you’ve built yourself. This guide
will show you how to do it.
As DIY projects go, a deck may
seem like an ambitious project,
but taken step by step, building a
deck is pretty straightforward.
These instructions are for a
simple, 3.6-metre by 3.6-metre
deck, sitting 0.75 metre above the
ground, but the same principles
apply whether it’s a bigger area or
higher off the ground. With higher
decks, consideration needs to be
given to bracing and handrails.
Usually a deck will be attached
to the house on one side and this
example shows you how to do that.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Take this into the store with you to make
sure you get everything in one trip. For
this project the following materials and
equipment are required:
MATERIALS:
Timber piles (125mm x 125mm H5 treated) radiata
Bearers (150mm x 50mm H3.2 treated) radiata
Stringer (150mm x 50mm H3.2 treated) radiata
Joists (150mm x 50mm H3.2 treated) radiata
Decking (40mm H3.2 treated) radiata
Pre-mixed concrete
OR builder’s mix and cement
Galvanised 100mm flathead nails
Galvanised U-nails
OR galvanised steel strap with 30mm galvanised
flathead nails for fixing
OR g galvanised pile-to-bearer fixings with 30mm
flathead nails
Galvanised M12 diameter coach bolts
(for fixing stringer to side of house)
Decking nails
REMEMBER, STAY SAFE:
The use of power tools makes
the completion of projects much
easier, but appropriate safety
equipment when using power
tools is strongly recommended.
Ear protection, eye wear and
sturdy footwear should be
considered the minimum
requirements when using
power tools, and always use a
residual current device when
using electric power tools.
TOOLS:
String line
Hammer
Ruler
Tape measure
Pencil
Electric drill and set of wood-boring bits
Square
Spirit level
Hand saw
IMPORTANT: BRACING REQUIREMENTS FOR DECKS
Any deck that projects more than two metres from a building
requires bracing. New Zealand Standard 3604 (1999) sets out
the requirements, while geographical location also has an
impact on the requirements for bracing. If the deck you are
planning projects more than two metres from the building, it
is recommended that additional expert advice be sought from
your Local Authority or an appropriately qualified expert.
Chisel
Adjustable spanner
Circular saw
REMEMBER TO CHECK WITH YOUR
LOCAL AUTHORITY OR COUNCIL
Sledgehammer
Spade
OKAY, LET’S GET STARTED...
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GETTING STARTED
Prepare a sketch plan outline of your
deck with dimensions, indicating
boundaries and existing site features.
The design should complement the
house - it needs to be functional
and have aesthetic appeal.
Preferably locate it on the warm, sunny
side of the home or facing the view.
Have privacy, sun and shelter from
prevailing wind and weather.
Be compatible with existing landscape,
garden planting and pools.
Be clear of any subsoil drains and services
(eg electricity, gas, water and sewer lines).
Have safety features, such as handrails
(required for decks that are 1m
or more above ground), non-slip
surfaces and adequate bracing.
Check ground conditions and contour.
Approach the Local Authority or
Council to ascertain whether Resource
and/or Building Consent is required
before construction starts.
Check for any possible infringements
near boundaries. For example, decks
less than 1.5m above ground and
10m square may not need to go
through consent procedures.
Ideally, decks are located on houses
or buildings that have ready indoor/
outdoor access from living areas.
Determine the deck’s size and
area to accommodate people
and furniture. For instance, a deck
that is 1.8m wide is the absolute
minimum width to accommodate
a standard table and four chairs.
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BUILDING YOUR DECK
Select a datum point (a standard measurement point) − generally the existing
floor level. Set the finished deck level below this datum point. In some
situations the New Zealand Building Code requires a step down to an openframed permeable deck (your Local Authority or Council will be able to
advise you).
Determine a working height to set the profile boards. In this brochure, the deck
profile boards are set at the top of the bearers and ledger (see diagram 1).
Identify the length of the deck along the wall of the house. From position A
string a level line through to position B (see diagram 1).
At points A and B drive a nail or cup hook. From each point (A and B) run a
string line at right angles. The string line should be the length of the deck plus
600mm (working clearance) for profile locations.
Erect profile boards at the determined height.
Set string lines for the correct level and deck size (see diagram 1).
Check everything is square by using the 3-4-5 triangle method and equallength diagonals (see diagram 2). Do not damage string lines and check that
positions are consistently correct and taut.
Mark positions on the existing house wall of solid framing for ledger bolt
locations. Set the ledger wall plate the length of A to B. Cut packers and shape
to fit the weatherboard or cladding angle if necessary (see diagram 3). Lay a
bituminous damp proof coarse behind the ledger packers. Fix the ledger on
packers to the solid framing with two M12 coach screws at a maximum spacing
of 1.2m centre to centre (see diagram 3).
The New Zealand Building Code requires a minimum separation of 12mm
between the wall cladding and a timber slat deck so that water will not become
trapped. This separation can be provided by 12mm x 150mm long H3.2 packers
at bolt fixings. Alternatively, the junction between the decking and the stringer
can be protected by the installation of weatherproof flashing.
SPACING PILE FOUNDATIONS (see diagram 6)
Run a string line between pegs or from profiles at the desired depth, width
and length of the deck.
Locate the corner piles and set out pile positions along the string line and
mark on the ground (see diagram 1).
Piles should be spaced at maximum centres of 1.3m along the lines of the
bearers and at maximum centres of 1.9m along the lines of the joists.
Dig holes with a post hole borer or a spade to a minimum depth of 450mm
plus an extra 100mm for the concrete pad.
Clean any loose material out of holes.
Place piles in holes on a concrete pad 100mm thick. Check for plumb with a
spirit level and face the alignment to within 1mm of the string line.
NOTE: Constantly check that the alignment is square.
Tack temporary braces to the piles and ground pegs for final positions.
Fill the holes with concrete, taking care to ensure that the post are vertical. The
concrete may be bagged, pre-mixed, dry concrete or a 6:1 ratio of builder’s
mix and cement, mixed with water to a stiff mix.
Compact the concrete into the holes around the piles with a stick to remove
air pockets. Leave the concrete to set around the piles for at least 48 hours.
DOUBLE 150 x 50
2 PILE-TO-BEARER
FIXINGS
MITRE 10 HANDY HINTS:
• Save effort by buying timber cut
to the closest length at Mitre 10.
• Always remember to measure
twice − cut once.
DIAGRAM 4
DIAGRAM 5
DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
B
DIAGRAM 3
A
MITRE 10 HANDY HINTS: The 3-4-5 triangle method: to establish square, measure 300mm along one string line from the
intersection where the string lines meet. Then measure 400mm along the other string line from the same point. Then
measure on a diagonal between those two points. If the string lines are square, this measurement should be 500mm. If
not, it will then need to be adjusted and re-measured until these measurements are correct.
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POSITIONING OF BEARERS
The double 150mm x 50mm H3.2 radiata bearers
on top of the shaped head pile are to be connected
to the pile with two galvanised or stainless steel
post-to-bearer ties on each side.
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NOTE: The ‘exposed’ area on the head of the pile is trimmed
at a 45-degree angle to prevent water pooling on top.
DIAGRAM 6
6
FIX DECKING JOISTS
Joists used in this example are 150mm x 50mm
radiata H3.2, spaced 450mm apart, centre to
centre. Cut joists to length and square. Leave
a gap where they meet the house to allow for
moisture to drain away. Skew nail bottoms of
joists to bearers on each side (see diagram 3).
LAY DECKING
When laying decking
boards, start from the
farthest outer edge of the
deck and work inwards.
Create a 15mm setback
from the board edge to
the fascia plate. Check
spacing as you go to ensure
that boards are square
and running true to line.
(Tip: Curved boards may
be straightened using
a suitable pry bar.)
Butt boards hard up to each
other to allow for shrinkage.
The last board against
the house may have
to be scribed to fit and
reduced in width.
For more online building tutorials, visit mitre10.co.nz
H
ilux has been proving its worth in New Zealand since 1982 – in other words
it’s been top of its game for the past 32 years. Toyota’s Ambassador Marc
Ellis has taken up the challenge to prove that Hilux is the best-quality
and most reliable ute out there. His challenge is to prove how perfectly
designed Hilux is for the New Zealand environment. To make this possible he
engaged the assistance of a couple of legendary Kiwi Blokes who help take Hilux
on a bit of an adventure. Kiwi extreme fisherman Matt Watson and highly regarded
Kiwi and experienced hunter Willie Apiata are the two iconic Kiwis who are part of
the adventure. To spice things up they’ve customised Hilux using Toyota Genuine
Accessories, then put their respective trucks through their paces. There are two arms
to the adventure – a great New Zealand fishing adventure and a hunting adventure.
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PROOF IT’S
TOUGH
TWO LEGENDARY KIWIS. TWO ULTIMATE TRUCKS.
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MATT WATSON
Extreme Fisherman
Hilux is put up against some of the country’s most rugged terrains with extreme
fisherman Matt Watson taking the truck to the Far North in search of the best
catch. The challenge involves the ultimate fishing Hilux truck, with Matt Watson
and Toyota competition winner Craig Dowling taking it on an adventure in the
Far North with Marc Ellis. Designed by Matt himself as the ultimate fishing utility,
this new Hilux 4WD double cab SR5 has been kitted out with an array of Toyota
accessories and modifications that would hook even the most diehard fisher. Matt
says the truck has everything you’d expect to be able to land the big one – plus a few
things you might not.
“There was a bunch of Toyota accessories I had to have, plus a few custom mods
we thought would be cool on the back of the ute. I thought the build team was
joking with a few of the more ‘out there’ ideas, so I was surprised to see the Hilux
roll in with a pneumatic bait caster in the tray!
“The team at Toyota talk about Hilux being ‘New Zealand proven’, and this truck
puts the stamp on it.”
The truck was showcased at the Mystery Creek Fieldays in June – featuring a
matte Lagoon Blue wrap and carbon fibre wrap black accents on the bonnet, roof,
“ I THOUGHT THE BUILD TEAM
WAS JOKING WITH A FEW OF
THE MORE ‘OUT THERE’ IDEAS,
SO I WAS PRETTY SURPRISED
TO SEE THE HILUX ROLL IN
WITH A PNEUMATIC BAIT
CASTER IN THE TRAY! ”
side, door handles and tailgate for a
distinctive street appeal. The truck sits
on 20” black Fuel Trophy alloy wheels
with Nitto Terra Grappler all-terrain
tyres to unlock the hard-to-reach
fishing spots. Stainless steel side pipes,
front and back forge alloy bullbars and
Hella front spotlights mean the Hilux
is tough enough to traverse even the
most challenging tracks. What really
sets Matt’s Hilux apart is the full range
of fishing modifications, installed with
the help of Toyota’s customisation team.
The SR5 includes a Seahorse Kontiki with
torpedo, winch and traceboard. Railblaza
rod holders and fittings frame the tray,
while Hella rear-mounted spotlights
mean the fish will have to be on their
guard day and night. A Hi Tech Plastics
bait board and Icey-Tek chilly bin make
it easy to bait both the Kontiki and rods
right out of the back of the truck, while
the custom-made hydraulic bait caster
launches baited lines directly from the
truck up to 280 metres into the surf. Jared
Burns was part of the team fitting out the
Hilux at Toyota’s Thames plant, and says
creating Matt’s ute was a unique project.
“There are not too many Hilux out
there with that many accessories on
them, and with such a broad range at
that. It was a good test of our ability
to pull together a pretty complex
concept and turn it into reality.
“It looks cool, and has the off-road
chops and has all the gadgets for a
great day’s fishing. It’s just the perfect
all-round man truck and a great way
to show what’s possible with Hilux.”
WILLIE APIATA
Legendary Hunter
And for the hunting vehicle…
Highly regarded Kiwi and experienced
hunter Willie Apiata was chosen to help
design the ultimate hunting Hilux. Willie
has a lifelong relationship with the bush,
a love of nature and a deep, underlying
respect for the land.
To put New Zealand’s toughest truck to
the test he designed his ultimate hunting
Hilux and took it on an adventure on the
East Coast. One lucky winner – Owen
Sidwell from the mighty Waikato – was
picked by Willie to go along for the ride.
It takes a special kind of character to get
chosen by Willie Apiata. The self-styled
‘Toa Hunter Gatherer’, Owen is a rifle and
traditional bow hunter, using bows he
makes himself. An experienced hunter,
he loves telling bedtime stories of his
adventures to his young daughter. But it
was his great sense of humour and passion
for the outdoors that persuaded Willie he
was the right man for the job.
Willie’s Hilux is based on the mighty
4WD double cab SR5 diesel Hilux, which
is driven by Toyota’s powerful threelitre, turbo-charged, Double Overhead
Cam (DOHC) engine. With an interior
comfortable enough for any family, and
five three-point seatbelts for added
protection, it’s as versatile as your lifestyle
demands. Proven over generations both
on-road and off, it’s the perfect truck for
all New Zealand conditions. Willie, being
an experienced hunter, knows the East
Coast well enough to treat it with a hefty
degree of respect.
So when he asked for a truck that could put up with some ‘pretty challenging
terrain’, we responded with something special: the Hilux 4WD double cab SR5 diesel.
The SR5 already has a 5 Star ANCAP safety rating, but you never know what’s
waiting for you in the East Coast bush, so the front bumper was replaced with a
Breaker steel bull bar and we added a rear bull bar. Willie also asked for a winch and
an ARB heavy duty recovery point – to keep them well equipped should they get into
a tricky spot.
Wheels and tyres make a massive difference to any off-road vehicle. Willie’s
choice of Fuel KRANK 17x9 rims with Maxxis Bighorn mud tyres added some serious
traction, enabling them to get almost anywhere. ARB under-body protection panels
are there to look after the Hilux’s transmission, engine sump and steering should it
hit any rocks, and a 50mm suspension lift kit raises the truck to new heights, giving it
added clearance.
A twin-exhaust stack modification has been added. Apart from enhancing the
truck’s already formidable off-road presence, it re-routes the exhaust behind the
cabin to help prevent it being submerged, or getting snagged on the undergrowth.
Hunting often demands carrying a lot of gear. Hilux has a sizeable tray, but we also
added an ARB heavy-duty roof cage to carry the extra supplies needed for those
longer hunting trips. This is where the Toyota team attached the LED remote light
and front LED light bar. A Sportguard deck liner was another great addition, there to
protect the tray from scratches, dents and chips in the paintwork.
Out the back, black alloy removable storage compartments, a dog box and a
lockable three-gun container were added. Willie’s unique design means you can
stand on the dog box when using the roof cage. We also added an ARB awning to
provide some shade and shower cover when Willie’s parked up.
Both the hunting and fishing adventures truly put
Hilux to the test and it came out on top! To see all the
Toyota Genuine Accessories, Custom Accessories and
customisations that Matt Watson and Willie Apiata chose
for their ultimate Hilux, visit www.toyota.co.nz/hilux
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Small but
mighty, the
new Yaris
range has
arrived,
showcasing
specification,
features and
technology
that will
extend its
appeal to new
customers
and delight
existing Yaris
drivers.
A
new exterior design brings a
fresh face to the three-model
Yaris offering, but there’s
substance behind the style with plenty of
standard specification in every model.
Toyota New Zealand General
Manager of Sales Steve Prangnell says
that the combination of increased
specification and lower price means
the perennially popular Yaris will
grow the small car segment.
“When stacked up against the
rest of the market, the Yaris boasts
an impressive level of specification
right across the range.
“A comprehensive suite of safety
equipment and increased convenience
feature in every model and we’ve
kept recommended selling prices
low, reflecting the broad audience for
the Yaris. It’s a compact hatchback
where convenience and quality go
hand in hand. Like its bigger siblings
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in the Toyota range, the Yaris has a
level of quality and a premium build
that you won’t see in its rivals.
“As a result our smallest five-door
hatchback really punches above its
weight in a competitive segment.”
Product General Manager Neeraj
Lala says the decision was made
to focus on features that were
important to customers.
“For example, every model including
the entry-level $22,990 Yaris GX
manual receives a reversing camera and
Toyota’s 6.1” touchscreen, to ensure
that reversing manoeuvres can be
completed safely and with confidence.”
Other convenience items making
up an impressive list of features in
every 2014 Yaris include Bluetooth
hands-free connectivity for making and
receiving phone calls safely, Bluetooth
audio streaming and USB integration
(including album cover art display), AUX
TOWN
(3.5mm) and cruise control. While all
models feature air-conditioning with
clean air filter, the SX and ZR grades also
enjoy climate control air-conditioning
and auto on/off headlight control.
The all-new sporty ZR addition to
the range (from $28,990) can also be
optioned with a satellite navigation
system, which incorporates
voice-recognition software and SUNA
Traffic technology, providing real-time
traffic data (where available) and
helping to avoid delays with alternative
route information for those customers
specifically after such features.
Even underneath the Yaris’ newly
restyled bodywork, the sort of
attention to detail that sets Toyota’s
compact cars apart abounds.
The engineering team has worked
hard to provide a tranquil on-road
experience in the cabin. Foam-based
sound insulation and the use of
a high-density insulator for the
engine hood reduce noise from the
engine compartment. Similar sound
insulation and vibration-suppressant
measures have been adopted under
the floor and behind the dashboard.
In order to create passenger space
in the cabin while preserving the
impressive 710mm long x 1257mm
wide boot accommodating 286 litres,
slimmer seat backs and a thinner, more
compact boot latch mechanism have
been employed. Speaking of seats, the
new Yaris ZR showcases unique sportsstyle seating up front with additional
support, furthering the individual
flavour of this new addition.
Every grade also boasts a
comprehensive level of safety
equipment: in addition to ABS
(Anti-Lock Braking System),
EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution), BA (Brake Assist),
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) and
TRC (Traction Control), all the Yaris
models receive an emergency brake
signal system that flashes under heavy
braking to warn following vehicles.
Seven SRS airbags are on board every
new Yaris, including drivers front and
front passenger airbags, a driver’s
knee airbag, two front side airbags and
front and rear curtain shield airbags.
The comprehensively equipped Yaris
range is available at Toyota dealers
nationwide, with recommended selling
prices starting at
$22,990.
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TOY1020-B
We all need
a little Yaris
toyota.co.nz/yaris
Like the sporty-side of life? The ZR model of the new 2015
Yaris Hatch comes with 17” alloy wheels, sports–style body kit
and a rear spoiler. It’s enough to bring out the fun in anyone.
Toyota believe – you’ve seen
the tv commercials, but what
is Toyota believe all about...
Toyota’s success with customers and
its own people we attribute to the
core beliefs that flow from the Toyota
Way, in New Zealand the Kiwi Way.
Toyota’s actions
are guided by
eight core beliefs
which are the
differentiating
point for
customers, staff,
in our products
and in our service.
Toyota in New
Zealand expresses
these beliefs in
practical ways;
We believe everyday’s an
opportunity to improve
We believe if you dream
it, you can do it
We strive for continuous improvement in everything
we do. It’s not a mission statement we hang on the
wall. It’s the way we do things. We believe there is
no best – only better.
We will continue to set ourselves seemingly impossible
goals and continue to strive to achieve them. For example,
Toyota’s hybrid technology from a goal of trying to build
a car that would set a new standard in energy and reuse.
Another example is the innovative iQ, a smaller city car that
doesn’t compromise on interior space or safety. Our latest
goal is to build a car that makes the air cleaner as it drives.
Of course this may sound impossible, but none the less, our
engineers are aspiring to do just that.
We believe a better
tomorrow starts today
We must always think of the long term social
and environmental consequences of our actions
and constantly work towards a better tomorrow.
We know that although motor vehicles can
transform lives and communities for the better,
they also can have a detrimental effect on
natural resources, carbon emissions and quality
of life. And, mere concern is not enough; we
have to take responsibility and do lots of small
and not so small things today, to help make a
difference in the future.
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We believe in respecting others
We listen to our customers, our dealers and New Zealanders as
a whole to help determine our course. Internally we have many
forums for discussion; externally we survey all customers at least
twice during their ownership of a new or Signature Class vehicle.
We welcome feedback to Toyota’s unique Customer Dialogue
Centre. We also endeavour to honour each other and our
customers by acting with courtesy and integrity in all our dealings.
We respect the time and priorities of others by being efficient and
communicating as clearly and simply as possible; and treat our
customers as guests and serve them in the manner they desire
and deserve.
We believe in trying to
make a difference
We believe good things
stand the test of time
The core of Toyota’s business is making vehicles that help
people to lead better lives. Whether that’s simply transport to
get to work, school or to carry out a job, or simply a lifestyle
vehicle that enriches a family’s life, we try and make vehicles
that make a difference. It also means we will support causes
that make New Zealand a better place with Toyota NZ
supporting organisations such as Parents Inc.
Every day, we build quality products. We expect our
cars lives to be measured in decades and hundreds
of thousands of kilometres of motoring. Because it’s
over that lifetime of use, that our customers experience
the real value of a Toyota. In the event that something
goes wrong, we stand behind our products with
comprehensive warranties, a well-trained dealer
network, a dedicated 24/7 Customer Dialogue Centre
and a parts operation which will supply parts (from stock
95% of the time) for the life of each vehicle.
We believe in going the
We believe in working together extra mile
The Toyota team satisfies its customers by working
together – designers, engineers, production workers to
Toyota New Zealand, Toyota Financial Services to dealer
sales, service and parts – all are critical components to
a successful outcome. With the underlying philosophy
of respecting others, the entire Toyota team works on
a basis of mutual trust and co-operation. For us, Team
means: Together Everyone Achieves More.
We will go the extra mile to deliver our customers an
outstanding level of service that matches our outstanding
product quality. Consequently we train our dealership staff
with the technical skills and product knowledge to ensure
they can do just that. And if something goes wrong, we
provide a Customer Dialogue Centre to help resolve their
issue. Ultimately we want to earn the loyalty and trust
of our customers so they keep returning for a long-term
business relationship with Toyota.
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