Customer needs first: Luke Piper EBI Business Improvement Specialists
Qantas is to pay a $100M fine, plus $20M to customers to settle a ‘ghost’ flights case. Qantas ‘admitted misleading consumers’ by advertising seats on tens of thousands of non-existent or cancelled flights. The airline maintains the cancellations were due to post-Covid-19 demand, and IT issues, and not due to games to secure […]
Something to celebrate: Peter Townsend, Chair of Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct
Te Papa Hauora Christchurch Health Precinct celebrates its 10 year anniversary in May 2024. From an inspired vision post-earthquake, the Precinct officially came into being in May 2014, as one of the first of 18 anchor projects to get underway. It took considerable courage by the founding stakeholders to embrace a new way […]
A comfortable perch
So much more than a place to sit, a cosy lounge chair becomes a go-to for rest and relaxation. Unwinding is made so much better with a seat that supports you. Both in posture and warmth, yet also like a companion you return to each day. Often, singular armchairs are used as accent […]
Seasonal refresh: Haar Design
The change in weather brings more change with it, the desire for an autumnal hair refresh. Warm reds, copper, auburn and brunette shades are the trend this year, as we head into the cooler months. Such wonderfully tonal colours complement those layered, cold weather looks, and offer easy maintenance. As we leave the […]
Visionary architecture: Arthouse Architects
Good architecture is about more than just striking buildings. It is also about the people who use them and the environment they reside in. This principle guides every design from the creative and thoughtful team at Arthouse Architects. A recent project combines the extraordinary environment of the Marlborough Sounds, and clients with a […]
Comfort food like grandma’s: The Purple Weka Café
As autumn moves inexorably towards winter, we become creatures in need of comfort and warmth, both in our environment and in the food we crave. It’s now we seek out local hospitality spots that will satisfy these needs. The Purple Weka Café dishes up warmth and comfort in spades along with a big […]
Eyes on the fries: Makikihi Fries
Kiwis love their hot chips. From a classic fish and chip dinner to a late-night hot chip run, they are a staple across New Zealand. Consumers and businesses are always on the hunt for the perfect crunch and salty flavour to top the lists and satisfy that inevitable craving. The team at Canterbury’s […]
Working with wood
Exotic tree plantings are on the rise in New Zealand, as an increasing number of people ask for more wood in their home designs. From structural timbers to mouldings, hardwood floors to feature walls, kitchen splashbacks to exterior features and cladding, wood has become a must-have in contemporary bespoke homes. Native timbers such […]
Fill the shelves: Piccadilly Books
Stop by Piccadilly Books, a store that is celebrating 30 years of supplying booklovers of all ages with literary treasures. The Gardening Book Monty Don Our price $70.00 A genre-defining new book from bestselling author and ‘the nation’s favourite gardener’ Monty Don. A no-nonsense, practical and accessible guide to the fundamentals of gardening […]
Waste not, want not: Gordon’s Pickles
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose. In these tight financial times many of us are looking for ways to eliminate waste and to repurpose materials. It is also surprising just what can be put to another use. How many of us are guilty of throwing away the juice or brine from a jar of pickled onions […]
