Our Team
On Grade’s team of 11 is led by owner operators Beau Broadhurst and Kent Blackler, whose skills cover all aspects of residential and civil drainage and excavation. We have a ten strong team of qualified and experienced drainlayers, excavator operators, drivers and labourers. We have a great company culture and value our employees, which is reciprocated in loyalty and hard work from our guys.
Experience
Heading the residential and commercial drainage and excavation team, Beau’s ten plus years working in both New Zealand and Australian industries has seen him develop an eye for quality control, ensuring a consistently high standard of work. Clients often comment on On Grades ability to deliver highly accurate work in such a time efficient manor.
Kent Blackler leads the civil operations of the business and offers an extensive background in all areas of civil drainage and excavation. Whether it’s subdivisions, road drainage or bulk earthworks, Kent has the skills and experience to offer the right solution for any situation.
Oakhampton Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Ohoka village, North Canterbury. This green and lush area with its beautiful gardens, pin-oak lined roads, mountain views, and both small and large farms provides the perfect location for those wishing to enjoy a country stay within only 20 minutes of Christchurch and its international airport.
Conveniently located between the two small towns of Rangiora and Kaiapoi it is an ideal location to relax or to enjoy the many attractions ranging from ski fields, wineries, thermal pools, golf courses, boating and fishing; all within an hour’s reach.
Set amongst 4 acres of lawns, trees and herbaceous borders, Oakhampton Lodge is the perfect place for weekend stays or as a stopover while traveling around New Zealand, offering you a relaxing and luxurious stay in our two guest rooms overlooking the beautiful garden.
Oakhampton Lodge is the perfect place to unwind and experience a slice of country life.
Jackie & Angus
Ohoka
Outlaw Sims Limited specializes in the creation of sprint car/midget simulators. Using 1:1 replicat
On Beauty Duty is located inside The Collective.
Offering Beauty services from a fully qualified Beauty Therapist with additional ITEC Diplomas. Services include, Lash & Brow Tints, Brow Lamination, Facial Waxing, Lash Lifts, Dermaplaning & more.
Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-2pm and by appointment only on Sundays with a minimum 24hrs notice prior, 10am-2pm.
Providing childcare services to primary school aged children 5years to 13years. Before school and after school care. Holiday programme each holiday period.
Kaiapoi Borough School Hall,
Hilton Street, Kaiapoi
Mobile Coffee Car Serving from Monday til Friday your cuppa on Tram Road between 6 and 9 am. Also Eftpos available. You can call or text your order through to (021) 498892.
I also do events like weddings horse and dog shows.
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Kaiapoi
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New and second hand drapes and roman blinds, tracks, alterations and more.
We can make drapes, using your fabric or ours, please enquire.
Osteopathy for Muscle and Joint Pain, for exercise therapy, & yoga stretches. ACC reg. NZ reg. UK trained Clinic in North Kaiapoi.
Kate also does teeth whitening, her email for that is kate@smileinsight.kiwi
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Christchurch’s best cafe in 2019
Catering healthy, super foods, keto and gluten free and salads.
Smoothies and Fruit Funnels… they are fruit deliousness
Open 7days from 8am till 3pm
Ohoka Rd Fish Supply
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“Locals Tips” for things to do in Kaiapoi
Cruise on the River Queen with your friends or family on scheduled sailings or book a private function for your work or social club adding on the catering option that suits your needs.
Kaiapoi Food Forest, ideal for picnics and foraging for fresh seasonal fruit, veggies, berries and herbs.
Love shoes visit Shoe Therapy and The Footwear Outlet you will not be disappointed with the selections.
CBK Kaiapoi Craft Beer & Kitchen is famous for its Skillet Cookie, a great dessert after one of their stone grills.
Visiting the Ruataniwha centre, home of the library, museum and Art on the Quay which hosts exhibitions of local art is always a great idea during inclement weather or a lazy day.
There is wide range of eateries in town, Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai, European cuisine, Sushi, Teppanyaki – plus loads of takeaways, something for everyones taste.
Each of the local cafes have their own unique feel ie. Paris for the Weekend lovely hand baked scones and high teas, located just by the river in the old railway station, Red Eight is famous for its great cabinet food & sweet treats, Rivertown cafe, spacious family friendly and yummy food, Coffee Culture, delicious snacks and desserts accompany a great range of hot and cold drinks, Urban Revival Freshly baked muffins and scones each morning.
Blackwells Department store, a family business since 1871 with a wonderful selection of goods from fashion to homeware and everything in-between.
Craze fashion sale rack is always worth browsing through, The Kaiapoi Florist and Love your Home filled with a wonderment of loveliness, if you are into Op shopping you have lots to chose from in Kaiapoi.
Woodford Glen operates between October to March if you love the smell of fuel and loud engines roar around the track.
Trousellot park, Skate park, playground, beautiful rose garden wonderful for the kids to play and have fun.
Walking or biking head down either side of rivers stop bank “local tip” electric bikes can be hired at Five Peaks Brew Co. You will find Obelisks decorated by local artists, lakes filled with birdlife, Honda Forest, from the Manderville walking bridge you may see people hiring boats from Kore boat hire, rowers on the river an abundance of natures beauty.
Kaiapoi Farmers Market – Saturday mornings opposite New World, next to Paris For The Weekend.
Aqualand – Newest Inflatable Aquapark, an awesome but strenuous inflatable water park course.
Enjoy discovering Kaiapoi
Aqualand is an awesome but strenuous inflatable water park course. All participants must have strength, stamina and fitness and be able to swim confidently. head to Courtney Drive
https://www.aqualand.co.nz/
The Arts Trail allows you to easily visit working artist studios, see pieces at the start or midway through the creative process, talk to the Artists, and understand what their thinking is behind the artwork.
It’s a great way to get out into the country, meet new people and watch them work.