The Iron Triangle: EBI Business Improvement Specialists
Yes, it’s possible to have a business delivering fast, affordable, and good products and services. Challenges arise, however, due to the trade-offs involved, commonly referred to as the “Iron Triangle”. This concept suggests that improving one aspect may compromise the others, for instance, offering a service quickly and at a low cost will […]
Investing in healthy homes
A healthy home is a must, providing a superior living environment to ensure good health and wellbeing for those residing in it, throughout the life of the building. New Zealand has healthy home standards that relate to all rental properties, and since 2020, many older homes (private and rental) have been retrofitted to […]
Winter wining and dining
Fresh wine and delicious food are on many lips when asking what North Canterbury is known for. Lock in a warmer day with the family, whether that be with work family or your own, and venture north to the wine region. There is more to enjoy than just a wonderful day for your […]
Outerwear for him and her
Head out in complementing colours and coats, making use of the deep, cocooning hues that emerge in both women’s and men’s fashion as the weather cools. Embrace dark palettes with chestnut browns, metallic golds, and deep greens, opting for colours that prove versatile year-round. Pair with moments of glossy black for that chic […]
Inspiring tomorrow’s generation with Julie Calder
Developing young minds, and instilling strong foundations has always been such a rewarding career for Selwyn House School principal Julie Calder that she wouldn’t consider any other. Building those strong foundations during the early years is pivotal for academic success in the future, says Julie. “As a full primary school, our unwavering commitment […]
The luxury of sheepskin: Bowron Sheepskins
In 1879, two brothers, George and William Bowron, opened the Bowron Brothers Tannery. The pair were master tanners in Yorkshire, England, and had recently settled in New Zealand. Today, Bowron Sheepskins hand craft premium-grade sheepskin products. Their team of 50 focus on the New Zealand market and take pride in delivering unmatched excellence […]
Decorating in style: Belish Boutique
Carefully collecting and curating gorgeous, unique treasures adds to the delight of creating your own special décor vision. Help to do so comes from Jackie Henry, owner of stylish Belish Boutique, in St Albans. For discerning clients, Jackie has handpicked a stunning array of furniture, art, and home décor that is luxurious, inspiring, […]
Unlock efficiency: Ricoh NZ
Are you ready to streamline your business process using Artificial Intelligence (AI)? If you’re looking to implement AI in your business, and don’t know where or how to start, Ricoh offers an AI Readiness Assessment to identify opportunities tailored to your needs. Our AI Readiness Assessment is the way forward. We pinpoint processes […]
Construction costs provide certainty for builders and consumers
The growth rate of construction costs in New Zealand has dropped below long-term averages, as the industry completes a wave of building consents and resolves Covid-19 supply chain disruptions. CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recorded a 0.5% increase in the first quarter of the year, less than half the long-term quarterly […]
Saving face: Lovebite
For a lot of people losing confidence in their grin, the move to dentures is a saving grace, or more appropriately, saving face. Metropol catches up with Richard Greenlees from Lovebite, to get the downlow on dentures. Do dentures need to look false? Absolutely not! I work closely with each patient to reclaim […]
