Outdoor Lighting NZ Suppliers

Suppliers of Outdoor lighting and lamp types can easily enhance a NZ motel or hotel in the evening or at night time. This can appeal to customers, in terms of security, better vision, and general attractiveness coupled with landscape features and surroundings. To produce outdoor light, it would pay to get it right. Image of wall light by gesinek.

This would include suitable lighting types, height, shape, size, design, placement, voltage output (e.g. 12V, solar, gas powered, or continual mains powered), fixtures, control (e.g. remote, relay switch, dimmer switch), intensity (glow, illumination, motion sensor, light sensor activation, and lux output), function to location, materials (e.g. aluminum, steel guarded), durability (e.g. weather and temperature resistance), and perhaps other factors. It would of course help to utilize a lighting or a landscape professional, to achieve an optimized lighting layout plan in regards to it's functional overall use.


For example their are various general purpose light or lamp forms or style. Such styles include -

* Wall lights - useful for along, walls, building premises, for solid covered gates and fences.
* Post or street lamp lights - placed where height is utilized, e.g. on deck or balcony supports or railings.
* Rail lights - for outdoor stairs, fence lines, patio or balcony rails.
* Path or walkway lights - Can include post lamps, ground level lights.
* Outdoor flooring and roof lights - Generally recessed for a combination of upward and/or downward light dispersal. useful for in-deck or patio lighting.
* Garden, landscape, billboard lighting. Light styling generally for larger outdoor motel areas to enhance it's landscaping features, project security, and even to display a hotels signage. Styles may include larger floodlights, or high post lamps.

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More Styles -
* Security lights - perhaps motion or light level activated and placed strategically.
* Underwater lights for spa pools, swimming pools, and garden ponds.
* Patio and party outdoor lights - with different colors, rotating and shimmering effect, flashing, etc, to enhance a birthday party.
* "Fire" torches which include, lanterns, gas and flame powered light, which can add to a outdoor festive atmosphere occasion.


Outdoor Lighting NZ Suppliers

The Garden Lighting Company (http://www.gardenlights.co.nz/)
Quality manufactured, designed outdoor light for installation of resilient copper, black and satin lights. Includes 5 year guarantee for installation, a maintenance plan, a service and repair plan for other companies light systems. So perhaps visit for a selection of security, garden, and landscape lights.

Outdoor Lights New Zealand (http://www.outdoorlights.co.nz/)
Suppliers, designers, manufactures, and exporters of a range of models, and include up lights (to high light trees, walls, ), down lights (e.g. paths, flowers, lawns), recessed (e.g for stairway and steps), spread (e.g. for driveways, paths), and underwater lights (e.g. for pools, ponds, fountains). Their are plenty of light models with good images to view and examples include dual direction, fixed surface, ground spike lights, recessed step light, 12 v remote and transformer, and many other light types for selection. Also auto illuminating security lights. Select from copper, natural or black aluminum, or custom colors. Also some nice night shot images on their website - perhaps have a look.

Concept Lighting Architecture Ltd (http://www.conceptlighting.co.nz/)
Providers of a comprehensive plan for lighting layout, using 3D software to calculate optimum lighting layout including compliance factors for NZ standard (e.g. glare, illumination, levels). good range of products including LED, Down lights, display, exterior and others. Exterior lights include recessed, surface, flood and others in addition to many other light types, and importantly their professional light design architectural services.

Lighting Plus (http://www.lightingplus.co.nz/)
Suppliers of a vast range of lights, with useful features of their website. This includes, great lighting tips, design services, catalogs, a light "needs" calculator page, and NZ store locator. Products include ceiling fans, pendant lights, energy saving lamps, table lamps, wall and spot lights, and exterior lights. These include clear images on their website, of bulkheads, bollards, flood, lanterns, security, wall, and more. Select from a range of exterior light, and can sort by price. For example, click on low voltage landscape lighting, displays an impressive range of units, which include step, spot, spike, and in ground lights.

Impact Lighting (http://www.impactlighting.co.nz/)
Commercial and residential lighting distributors, and include new products and special offers. The commercial products include recessed, track lighting, spot lights, high bay, and LED strips. The web site has useful links to Italian hand craft, contemporary, and classic style lighting, including Italian exterior LED lighting. They also provide a consultancy service for an interior and exterior lighting plan.

Salepro Prolite Lighting (http://www.salepro.co.nz/)
Designers and manufactures of indoor and outdoor lighting products, including: in ground, pool, bollard, tier, wall, and step lights. Can view specifications, for example materials used include high grade material, and tempered glass lens. Perhaps try their Prolite low voltage outdoor halogen based lights.

Lighting Pacific (http://www.lightingpacific.co.nz/)
Suppliers of a vast range of lighting products, including transformers, solar, fiber optic and light styles: up and down, bollards, wall, spike, underwater, path, ground, etc, and also Euro collection. Also useful practical guides, tips, images, and diagrams. For example the use of minimum and optimum wattage ratings, ideal beam angle (with diagram) for step lights, glare effects and ideal placement. Also take the time to read their case studies, which highlights the effect of lighting on landscape, buildings, gardens, and sculptures which are magnificently captured in images.

Lighting direct (http://www.lightingdirect.co.nz/)
Large range of lighting products for selection at the best prices, i.e. wall, ceiling, spot, bathroom, ceiling, energy saving, lamps, pendant, including for exterior lighting. Exterior lights include, halo, spike, ball, "alert", transformers, and more. great sample specifications, e.g. wattage output, dimension, finish, colour, sensor mode, construction, and application (e.g. for BBQ areas, pathways, landscape effects, etc). The web site has sections on special, hot, and new products.

DIY Garden lights New Zealand (http://www.diygardenlights.co.nz/)
Perhaps install outdoor lighting yourself relatively easily and safely, from a range of 12 V light types: e.g. path, pillar, in ground, tree pendent, garden spotlights, and others. The web site has an impressive and informative lighting effects (e.g. tree lighting, silhouette lighting, shadow lighting, up lighting, and other effects) and DIY design tutorial pages with images, diagrams, and charts to explain setup. View the online catalogue for a full range - e.g. 12 V and 240 V outdoor lights, solar, LED, Fiber Optic, Pool lights, and other products.

Outdoor Lighting NZ Suppliers

Rugs NZ

Rugs in New Zealand Motels can easily present look and feel, warmth, charm, beauty and enhance the decor, such as furnishings, art, furniture, and general interior surroundings. But their are many important rug attributes or features that should be considered when purchasing an area rug. For the discerning motel or hotel management, then such attributes should be ideally sought after from NZ Rug distributors, importers, and suppliers. Image of Persian rug by Nauman


You many want to think about what attributes and features are required from a rug such as -

Art decor value - History and timeliness -Practical (wear resistance) e.g. for stairs, lifts, entrance areas, bedrooms - Area size, shape, design, thickness, density.
To help consider rug selection, perhaps the following attributes -


Size
- from small to large either in imperial or metric units - e.g. as inches (length x width) as 2' x 3', 5' x 8', 10' x 13', 13' x 20' or specified in meters as 0.5 x 1.0, 2.0 x 2.50, 3.0 x 4.0, 0r 4.0 x 6.0.

Shape
- Includes familiar shapes such as rectangle (straight or rounded corners), oval, round (circular), "runner" (long with short width) - common for stairs, or along a bar floor; square, and odd shapes (e.g. octagonal, hexagonal, etc)

Colour
- To suit it's area placement and surroundings; Also consider contrast between a rugs border and background colour, of which it's pattern may have a colour effect, in addition to any surrounding lighting.

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Style and Origin
- The interaction of color, design, motifs, country of origin (authenticity) can produce a rug's personality or character. This is evident in well known centuries old rugs such as Persian, Tibetan, Oriental, European, Indian, native American, and many others.

- Patterns
Many rugs are presented with lines (e.g. design logo's), curves, and pictures or a blend of those 3 general categories. Thus linear, curved linear (curvilinear), and pictorial representations. These can range from simple to complex patterns.

- Layout
This is the interaction or arrangement of objects, motifs, that present the design. Complete coverage of motifs would have a overall effect (and layout). Also there is a one sided and medallion layout. Perhaps a commercial 3d layout patterned rug may emerge one day.

- Pile (Materials)
Wool, Cotton, Silk, are commonly used for weaving hand made rugs. New Zealand produces quality woolen rugs and carpets. Silk (e.g. from Iran or China), with a fine appearance, is expensive and used in blends.

- Weave, Knots, and Foundation
These features can define a rug's craftsmanship, or specifically it's skilled hand made rug maker. Hand tuft, pile and flat weaves are commonly used, with different knot types within the loom, and also with vastly different knot densities. The knotting process includes a intricate array of warps and wefts, to skillfully create a rug. Some rugs could take a few years to build individually. Hence their are symmetrical to asymmetrical knots, also Persian and Tibetan knots. Knot types can add to value, along with other factors to an overall area rug.

Manufacture and Age Features
- Rugs can be machine manufactured and hand made rugs are produced from different scenarios - nomadic, villages and work shop. Even very old antique rugs would have value, different from semi antique and contemporary designer style rugs. Master work shops produce quality artistic rugs - certainly a grand asset for a large hotel or institution for example a museum.


New Zealand Rug Suppliers

Eastern Rug (http://www.easternrugs.co.nz/)
Suppliers of quality hand made rugs including area rugs, Persian, contemporary, antique, kilims, wool, and oriental. Genuine quality is guaranteed. Also Iranian and adjacent countries (i.e. textile based wall and floor coverings), Pakistan, Turkish, and Afghanistan rugs. The site has great information relating to rug history and origin, care and repair (including washing and rinsing of hand knitted rugs), and a buying guide and other information which can be downloaded in Adobe pdf.

Rugs Oriental (http://www.rugsoriental.co.nz/)
Importers of quality authentic hand made rugs which include antique and modern manufactured rugs. Countries include Azerbaijan, Iran (Persia), Turkey, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. View also news and events section. Also provide shipping services, cleaning, restoration, valuations, and custom rugs to suit.

House of Rugs (http://www.rugs.co.nz/)
Suppliers of a huge range quality worldwide rugs, which include cut and loop pile, Indian wool (e.g. hand woven, tufted, hand woven), shaggy rugs (e.g. leather, wool, polyesters, and blends), loop pile, contemporary, traditional, and more. Visit the site for great range of pattern images relating to the various rugs in the catalogue section.

Sheepskin Rugs (http://www.sheepskinrugs.co.nz/)
Stockists of quality sheep skin rugs in various grades, sizes, and colours which include ivory white, but also various coloured dyes for selection. Select from single pelts (and others e.g. double, sexto) and up to the large size octo multi pelt rug. But also larger custom requested rugs can be manufactured, and designer (e.g. border/petal), baby care (with quality regulated tanning, skin, and wool pile processes), and also medical rugs. Also supply wool bedding, underlay, gloves, sheep skin slippers, boots, car seat covers, and cosmetics. The site provides good information with clear images for their products.

The Rug Warehouse (http://www.therugwarehouse.co.nz/)
Distributors of shaggy rugs in different colours, designs and colours, displayed in their factory showroom based in East Tamaki, Auckland. Also provide over locking and fringe service.

Sallee (Custom Carpet Makers) (http://www.sallee.co.nz/)
Manufacturers and importers of carpets and area rugs utilizing 100 % NZ wool. This includes velvet and plush pile carpets for residential, commercial, aircraft, and marine industries. Area custom rugs can also be manufactured to specific requirements.

Rug World (http://www.rugworld.co.nz/)
Importers and distributors of quality rugs to their stores, with NZ's largest range of rugs. Their website has a comprehensive cleaning guide, and you can connect or view their facebook page from their website. Need to scroll across their website to view images and information.

The Great New Zealand Sheepskin Company (http://www.nzefleece.com/)
Some lovely images of NZ Sheepskin woolen rugs on their website, which can be purchased online. Also noted that their rugs have featured on a global fashion magazine. Better yet, contact them from their web site. Perhaps vist their showrooms and web site for contact details.

The Tin Shed (http://www.thetinshed.co.nz/)
Country store based in South Canterbury (South Island, NZ) that sell a diverse range of woolen items in addition to rugs. Items include Merino (sweaters, shits, vests, knitwear), sheepskin (coats, jackets, vests). Also baby wear,cushions, toys, blankets, bedding, hats, scarves, socks, boots, gloves, and many other wool and health related products. View images for individual products, and can purchase online, and join their mailing list.

The Sheepskin Store (http://www.sheepskinstore.co.nz/)
Comprehensive store with a vast and diverse range of sheep skin products, including brand items that can be shipped worldwide. The site displays a slide show of numerous and appealing items for selection. Department categories include clothing, boots, bags, fur products, hats, caps, cushions, and of course rugs, and much more. Sheepskin rugs include designer rugs, single, double, "octo", and other patterns with appealing images. Perhaps visit this mega store to view a great range of sheep skin manufactured items.

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Commercial Insurance NZ

Commercial insurance like commercial loans is an important investment for NZ motels and hotels, for security against unpredictable and unfortunate circumstances. Disasters and hazards like fire, landslips, tornado's, and severe building damage can create havoc for the entire property, management, staff, profitability, and their potential clients, for business sustainability or survival. Securing insurance will prevent overall severe risk to a hospitality business, the owner, investors, shareholders, and staff. Therefore it is important to insure against potential risks, and to seek and understand your insurance policies. This can also include measures and systems to prevent or reduce theft, such as securing confidential documents, computer system security (e.g. using firewalls, anti-virus software, secure laptop storage), security cameras and safes. The Insurance Council of New Zealand has advice, including for liability, disputes, indemnity insurance, emergencies, NZ legislation (law reform acts), and other aspects. Image of Signing a Contract by shho.


Insurance Policy factors to Consider

* specific contract - e.g. property, building, personal, staff inclusion, or insurance "packages"
* Your Hotel/Business structure - Whether if a joint venture, partnership, privately owned, or global hotel chain
* repayment strategies - fixed or incremental interest rates, revolving credit, weekly/monthly repayment, restructuring (e.g. if expanding or upgrading a motel)
terms and conditions, renewal
* Motel location - proximity to known risk (or potentially) areas, e.g. rivers, mountains, etc
* Liability and compliance policies - relevancy, extent, and including the insurer's, your employees (e.g. lost time for sickness, injury, or bereavement leave), public liability (important - perhaps for security related issues), product liability (safety, health, food, liquor, and hazard related), Directors and Management liability, any past debt repayment history or claims
* Professional Indemnity - e.g the extent and conditions provided to you the motel owner from a insurance adviser. Hence if claims are initiated, then may need to understand any potential issues, related to the indemnity terms and conditions.

So there are important concepts to collate, comprehend, and implement, and best performed by an experienced or professional and registered commercial insurance adviser. Perhaps visit relevant online insurance related sites, particularly about regulation, and general policy advice. NZ sites include ICNZ, related law commission and regulation Government sites, hospitality, industry, related network and professional online sites, e.g. MANZ (NZ Motel Association), NZHC (New Zealand Hotel Council), HANZ (Hospitality Association of New Zealand).

You may want to compile a quick list of questions to consider for insurance protection and possible resolutions such as -

* What is the current overall property value? Could it change significantly and affect premiums?
* What is the outcome if the business cannot fully operate or if only in part?
* What about transport insurance scenarios for transporting customers?
* What's the best route to pursue for any complaints?
* Do key staff require specific insurance from other staff?
* Are their new or changed risk related areas? Could they be improved and how can that affect insurance repayments?
* Should I have a range of schedules to review factors that could alter insurance premiums?
* Will the insurance company inform of any changes in policy, general regulation, or other wise in a timely manner?

However their are NZ commercial Insurance banks, agencies, brokers, and corporations to choose from that should offer protection. But it's a matter of selecting cost, suitability, and flexibility, for a professional insurance package that can be easily managed, without undue stress should any significant unforeseen event should occur. Below are a directory style list of insurance companies to consider for that all important risk preventative protection measure to implement.


Commercial Insurance NZ Suppliers

State Insurance (http://www.state.co.nz/)
Long established NZ insurance provider for health, property, home, and car assets, and also business insurance. This includes assets (including portable), theft, damage, consultant fees for damage assessment, replacement and more. Also cover for interruption (e.g. cover loss of income), liability (includes employee, statuary liability, and broadform - e.g. accidental damage to property/people), business vehicles (NZ wide, and includes "your" legal liability), electronic data (e.g. pc hardware), contract works (e.g. property damage). Thus a comprehensive range of business protection which can be viewed in more detail at their website.

Westpac NZ (http://www.westpac.co.nz/)
Established bank in NZ that also provides commercial insurance that are underwritten by NZI/IAG NZ established finance institutions. Westpac can help cover damage, repairs, replacement and destruction of premises from theft, fire, storms, and other events depending on your policy. Relevant point mentioned about how premium value being based on actual building and related costs, for example the future investment value of any commercial development. Can easily contact your local branch manager online for further details.

ANZ bank (http://www.anz.co.nz/)
Suppliers of Business insurance for small to medium premises, office, trade, and vehicle insurance. This includes the ANZ business package (e.g. theft, crime, broadform liability, glass, business interruption, etc) , office, trade, and vehicle packages (24 hour claim, select payment premiums, simple policy), which are best viewed at their website.

AMP Insurance (http://www.amp.co.nz/)
Range of insurance cover option for selection, and their website has plenty of information. This includes sections on kiwi saver, investments, savings, advice travel insurance, calculators, market updates, brochure and forms, and more. Custom made business packages, e.g. liability, property damage, stock, vehicles, income, burglary, fraud, and more. Easily contact a insurance plan through their website.

PIC (http://www.pic.co.nz/)
Professional, experienced, and long serving staff of NZ insurance brokers, and can provide comprehensive policies. In additional to travel, medical, marine, life, domestic, construction, rural, that also provide commercial insurance. This includes damage, business interruption, damage, burglary, power, gas, water, sewerage interruption, general, electronic, refrigerated, and more. Also legal liabilities based on business (e.g. defence costs for legislation breaches, certain employee compensation, damage related issues), professional, IT, and Directors liability provision. Hence a great range of brokering services, which seems to cover a range of business activities.

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Blinds NZ

Perhaps add a bit of style, fashion, and professional appearance by decorating a motel or hotel with window blinds, of which a vast range are available online in NZ. Compliment a motel's interior environment, and look and feel by adding suitable window blinds to produce a pleasant surrounding for your clients. Their are many features to consider when purchasing blinds, such as style, height and length, direction (e.g. vertical), ease and mode of operation, durability, resistance, and safety features, material, and qualitative factors which should be discussed with the supplier. Image of Blinds by Omia Onia


Specific Blind Features to Consider -

*Resistance: e.g. to cracking, splitting, warping, fading, peeling, fire, moisture, steam, UV light, liquid penetration, heat, and light.
* Material: Fabric, Cloth, Composites (e.g. Woven Wood/Fabric, Drape Blends, etc), Aluminum, Cellular, Wood, and Bamboo.
* Finish (for some materials), e.g. lacquered, waxed, coated, pre treatment, etc.
* Style - Pleated, Roller Blind (including "Block Out", Printed, Colors, Patterns, etc), Venetian, Folded, rotation (for vertical), UV transmission (e.g. for sunscreens), Blind width, length, and shape.
* Operation Mode: Automatic, Motorized, Hand Button or Cord, Chain Driven (e.g. for large exterior blinds)
* Overall furnish, decor, and coordination design and balance, practical features (e.g. for kitchen as opposed to a bedroom), lighting (or absence of) - internal and from exterior sunlight, and general appearance.

Perhaps visit NZ online sellers and compare what blinds are suitable or perhaps contact for professional advice -

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New Zealand Blind Suppliers Online

Venluree (http://www.venluree.co.nz/)
I'm sure I recall the ads from the 70's - great blinds to cover a range of shapes and sizes of windows. thus utilize blinds for interior and exterior, which include shutters, roller blinds, venetian, timber, louvers, awnings, screens, and more. Can also customize orders, purchase Basswood and Red Cedar wood blinds, angled and shaped aluminum venetian blinds. Perhaps request samples via their website.

Roller Blinds NZ (http://www.rollerblinds.co.nz/)
Suppliers of the easily operated sun shadow range of roller blinds, that can filter UV light to protect interior surroundings and furnishings but still allow visibility. Blinds include a range for suitability - light, dark, modern, and also custom made, with installation guide - also on their web site. They also distribute the block out (sun block) blinds for privacy, and for heat retention to yield warm. The site has informational links relating to materials (quality processing), warranty (low maintenance), and technology. Also guides on design and measurement.

Kresta Blinds (http://www.kresta.co.nz/)
Informative, image rich, and easily navigable web site displaying a vast range of blinds and curtains. Blinds include roller, roman blinds, shearfold, double view, panel, pleated, electric roller (remote button touch), and much more. Great tips for measurement (including important info for left and right controlled venetian blinds, in relation to door/window openings) and for installation (DVD). Kimono blinds are interesting with fabrics for black out, dim, or translucent; Also the Californian blinds - roman made with a wooden panel supporting the fabric. Download their catalogue and perhaps book a quote for free.

New Style blinds (http://www.newstyleblinds.co.nz/)
Distributors of curtains, blinds and also design and manufacture based in Christchurch (South Island, NZ) products include roman blinds, drapes, custom sunscreen blinds, timber, venetian, vertical, cedar wood, and block out blinds. This includes from various colors, textures, styles, and incorporate polyester material to control the level of sunlight penetration. Also can provide a large range of custom curtains and fabric to blend in within a room's decor. Can request a quote, visit online decorating tips, in addition to some great images. Image of vertical blinds by red print

Blinds Factory Direct (http://www.blinds-factorydirect.co.nz/)
Suppliers throughout NZ of blinds at factory affordable prices, which include pvc, aluminum, wooden, Holland (which include various color, trim, and braiding), dual roller blinds, block out blinds (include thermal or standard), premier cedar wood, ready made blinds, and more. Plenty of images, good product description, and easy navigable links, which include fittings and specs, and measuring guide. Read customer testimonials, and get a quote from their web site.

Mr Blinds (http://www.mrblinds.co.nz/)
Wholesalers, Importers, and Manufacture's of quality blinds - block out roller, vertical, and sunscreens at NZ low prices. Range of colours (can view online), custom sizes, easy cleaning, and installation, with other features which are listed on their web site with clear images. Also FAQ, Online Quotes, and How to Section.

Creative Curtains (http://www.creativecurtains.co.nz/)
Suppliers, manufacturer's, designers, and installers of blinds and related products, e.g. louvers, shutters, curtains, drapes and accessories (e.g. tracks, decorative tiebacks, metal hold backs, bed linen, and cushions). Also can supply commercial blinds and curtains for motel and hotels, including motorized blinds (battery, electric, remote controlled, with timers - great for energy efficiency and deterrent for security). blinds include roller shades (from opaque to translucent UV filter ranges), cedar timber (UV resistant) , vertical (rotate 180 degrees to control light), venetian, natural weave, and more. Also provide hand printed fabrics to incorporate with their assessment for any decorating requirements at your premises or home.

Millers Home (http://www.millers.co.nz/)
Supply a range of curtain and fabric products, ready made curtains, and furnishing products (e.g. towels, duvet covers, and throws). They provide a decor service with consultants, which includes a total custom package from measurement, manufacturing, and installation. Rang of Luxaflex blinds - sophisticated panel glide system, timber blinds (painted, oiled, stained red cedar and basswood venetian, and woodmate brand from advanced polymers), vertical blinds (straight or curved tracks, and a vast range of fabrics, texture, and colours - ideal in a large hotel surroundings - e.g conference or ballroom). Also roller shades (includes Metallised and Panaroma sunscreens) , romans (e.g. nature weaves - bamboo and grass), awnings (e.g. retractable, solar, wind, and rain protection), and venetian blinds which includes the quality slimline brand. Great informative descriptions of their diverse products, makes this site a great experience for considering window blinds and curtains.

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