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hard news PlaceMakers launches foundation THE NEWLY-FORMED PlaceMakers Foundation combines charitable giving, the skills of PlaceMakers’ own staff and customers and all available resources to “help make a lasting difference in communities around the country”. From a helping hand for local groups to bringing major projects to fruition through the Working Bee programme, the goal of the PlaceMakers Foundation is “to make a change and together build a better New Zealand”. PlaceMakers Chief Executive, Bruce McEwen, says the opportunity to have a positive, tangible impact through the PlaceMakers Foundation is a true expression of the connection PlaceMakers people have with the communities they serve. The first recipient of a PlaceMakers Foundation Working Bee Grant is three year-old Harry Finch, thanks to the efforts of Cromwell builder Derek Craig, who’s on a mission to help the Dunedin youngster. Harry was born with cerebral palsy and needs $150,000 for life-changing surgery at St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri. To help, Derek and other local tradies are helping build two container houses which will be sold and the profits donated to the Finch family and, thanks to the $25,000 grant, Derek can donate the full estimated sale amount of $95,000 for the two container houses to the Finch family. Says Bruce McEwen: “Derek’s vision to help the Finch family is fantastic and we are thrilled to be part of this project as the first PlaceMakers Working Bee grant recipient.” The two container houses are currently under construction in Cromwell and will be on public display in June. Applications are now open for the next Working Bee Grant. To put forward a community project for consideration, go to: www.foundation.placemakers.co.nz Derek Craig (2nd from left) and the local PlaceMakers team celebrate the PlaceMakers Foundation’s first Working Bee Grant. THE GARTNER FARMGATE GALVANISED GAURANTEE. The new Gartner FARMGATE hardware range has been designed and manufactured for New Zealand conditions, providing a comprehensive range of premium Farmgate hardware that comes with a Galvanised finish and a 2 year rust resistant guarantee. PREMIUM FARMGATE HARDWARE SOLUTION SPECIALISTS. VICTORINOX 130 YEARS OF TRADITION • Victorinox products have accompanied people through life’s adventures since 1884, being both precise and elegantly engineered. Today in Switzerland, Victorinox produces more than 100,000 pocket tools, household and professional knives per day. Typical values such as quality, innovation, functionality, and iconic design leave a lasting impression and guarantee an unmistakable and lasting image transfer. The Perfect Promotional Gift! P 09 270 5919 E sales@celawford.co.nz W www.celawford.co.nz FARMGATE For more product information head to www.foxgunn.co.nz 10 NZHJ | MAY 2019 gartner hardware journal ads -v3.indd 3 MORE AT www.hardwarejournal.co.nz 14/02/2019 2:20:43 p.m. N T E R R 2yr rust resistant A G e e t n a r a u T R G 2yr rust resistant n A N R E R A G T N G E R e e t n a G 2yr rust resistant u a r e e t G u a r a MPM9078 0519 % 0 0 1 N E W Z E D L E A T A N R D E O W P E N O & D