The ABCs of Ōamaru

There is much to discover in Ōamaru, let’s start with the ABCs A ART, FORRESTER GALLERY Housed in a spectacular neo-classical building, Forrester Gallery is a piece of art itself, when you walk between the large columns and into the gallery, you‘ll see local art, historic art or an educational lecture being put on, depending […]

Around Ōamaru

Read about what to see on the drive to Ōamaru and the very fabric of it’s community. Get an holistic idea about this coastal town below. Drive If you’re heading from the West Coast to Ōamaru make sure to take the drive down the Waitaki Valley. On this route you’ll see agriculture, lakes, and the […]

Billionaire Boom

Billionaires dominate the world news, yet they’re outnumbered nearly 10-to-1 by a fast-growing global elite of highly influential movers and shakers, who boast US $100 million or more in investable assets. The newly released Centi-Millionaire Report, by UK firm Henley & Partners, is about the ‘super-wealthy’. In the late 1990s, US $30 million was considered […]

Employees or not?: PB Employment Law

When was the last time you took an Uber? The primary reason you did was probably because a ride was available at an acceptable, agreed price, and probably cheaper than the established taxi companies. That is the free market in operation. If I have a product or service that I believe there is a demand […]

Agile workspaces: Ricoh NZ

Did you know that approximately 64 percent of business premises are the wrong size or designed inefficiently? Modern workplaces have evolved significantly during the past three years, catering for different work styles, hours and needs. Enter the hybrid – or agile – workplace. Essentially these digitally enhanced spaces support hybrid work forces and also new […]

The way to sell: The Sales Suitcases

Your best investment is in yourself. If you’re a salesperson looking to grow your expertise, new to the industry, after effective sales betterment, or trying to sell a complex product or service, The Sales Suitcases should be your next investment. Selling can be hard, and buyers have become more sophisticated over the years, says Christchurch […]

Easy and breezy

Nothing says summer more than a beautiful, flowing maxi dress. When the days are warm and sunny, the last thing you want are tight clothes sticking to you. A pretty pattern and bright colours make an easy all-in-one outfit, add sandals or heels to dress up or down. Here are a few favourites from new […]

Gifts that excite: Ballantynes

Hand-picked gifts from the Ballantynes collection, that are sure to earn you the title of best gift giver this Christmas season. Cashel Street, Central City www.ballantynes.co.nz

Exclusive elegance: Laura Anne

Irresistibility comes from being completely unique. As Coco Chanel once said, “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” You can curate your own unique style from the range of exclusive designer garments at Laura Anne Boutique. Carefully selected with each season’s colours and trends in mind, garments are stocked in limited quantities. […]

Layering it on

Judging by current fashions emerging in Europe and Britain, layering necklaces is a huge emerging trend. Necklace layering is not a new art form, having become somewhat normal during recent years with increased interest in jewellery stacking. To date ring stacking has been to the fore, however catwalk and other fashion shows are now leading […]