Innovative ideas: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
One of the best parts of my job as the Mayor of Christchurch is welcoming our newest Kiwis at our monthly citizenship ceremonies at the Christchurch Town Hall. It is the Mayor’s job to formally swear in new citizens. I particularly enjoy being able to do this with my wife, Chrissy, the Mayoress. […]
Listen up: Bellbird Hearing
Wearing hearing aids improves adult health-related quality of life, and may help stave off dementia. Hearing is essential for maintaining relationships and connections with friends and family, as well as for fully experiencing life’s events. But as the team at Bellbird Hearing in Ilam explains, hearing loss has also been linked to a […]
Empowering staff: RICOH NZ
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business world, the concept of the workplace has drastically evolved. With the rise of remote work and the need for secure collaboration across different devices and platforms, organisations are seeking modern workplace solutions to improve productivity, communication, and security. Ricoh Christchurch can help empower digital workplaces by utilising […]
Help for eating disorders
Recovered Living NZ (RLNZ), New Zealand’s first charitable Eating Disorder Treatment Centre in North Canterbury, can now fully cover residential eating disorder services under ACC Sensitive Claims. Kristie Amadio, Director of RLNZ says this is the first step to making eating disorder treatment more accessible for Kiwis. Eating disorders affect people of all […]
Race day ready
With Canterbury’s Cup & Show Week mere weeks away, (5-12 November), and fashion stock selling fast, it’s crucial to start planning your outfits for the festivities early. Due to the limited stock carried by boutiques (thanks to inflation), if you wait too long, you might miss out on finding an outfit you’ll love. […]
Don’t hedge your fencing
Installing or repairing fences, whether around the home, farm, or business, is an investment. A good fence has the potential to add considerable value to a property, so finding the right fencing contractor for the job is vitally important. The Fencing Contractors Association NZ (FCANZ) says that across the country unprecedented levels of […]
Commercial fire doors: Restruct Commercial Doors
Discovering you can source a specialist product locally is always exciting. Even more satisfying is finding out it is manufactured right here, has superior features, and comes with better service than anything else on the market. Restruct Commercial Doors is a North Canterbury firm specialising in commercial fire doors, acoustic doors, and also […]
IPL Photofacial: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
As you age, you might have noticed that your skin isn’t as clear and bright as it was when you were young. Fortunately, there are treatments designed to target these changes and return your skin to its best. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, and the IPL Photofacial can target specific skin concerns […]
Avoid the ERA: PB Employment Law
I often warn clients about leaving a decision in the hands of Employment Relations Authority (ERA) because we have no control over the outcome. To give one example, I acted for an employer defending a claim that an employee was forced to resign. Our defence was that there was some conflict in the […]
Architectural design awards
Canterbury architects led the way in this month’s regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, with 24 projects and 16 designers recognised as tops in their field. The awards are held annually by Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ), celebrating excellence in residential and commercial design. All winners of regional awards are finalists in the […]
