Destination West Coast
The timeless allure of New Zealand’s wild West Coast is in its natural wilderness areas, friendly people, and the range of exciting activities it boasts. Dating back to the earliest settlement of New Zealand, the ‘Coast’ has earned a name for itself through gold and greenstone, coal, glaciers, whitebait, and rugged bush and […]
Social engineering: PB Employment Law
Late last year I wrote about a decision of the Employment Court making 4 Uber drivers independent contractors, rather than employees. The main court reasoning was that Uber exercised a high degree of control over the drivers, and the only thing that the drivers really provided was their labour and a car. Over […]
Moving forward: Ricoh NZ Christchurch
Work is about what you do, not where you do it. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors and the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed with them. We help businesses move. We take time to understand your business, your people and your processes to create […]
Digital newsletters do work: Metros Marketing
Digital or physical, a newsletter remains a staple in communicating with customers and clients. Recently I was talking to a mum about the difficulties she has with receiving information from her child’s school. She was frustrated at all the inconsistencies and confusion that came with the school communicating to parents through three to […]
Finance technology: FinTechNZ
The tech sector has become New Zealand’s second biggest export earner, and fintech (financial technology)is now the second largest tech sub-sector by revenue. Kiwi fintech firms generate $2.14 billion in export revenues. To support the export growth and momentum, FinTechNZ, in collaboration from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), has launched a nationwide […]
Sustainable fashion
An international study across 15 European Union countries found more than 57 percent of fashion waste ended up as landfill, much of it trendy “fast fashion”, and in good condition. From shopping less to buying preloved labels, and reinventing clothes, fashionistas can embrace sustainable fashion, especially now that more and more brands are […]
Sustainable salon award
Christchurch-based salon Hair Art & Beauty is its industry’s top sustainable salon for 2022. The Industry Awards recognise the best business, training and creative talent in New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering industries, celebrating both individual and team success. The awards, held recently at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, also recognise business success, […]
Marvellous magenta
Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Viva Magenta. Usually a pinkish-purplish-red, magenta is the concentrated form of pink or purple, a vibrant colour that pulsates with panache. Pantone describes it as a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength, “a pulsating colour whose […]
Swim guilt free
Sustainable swimwear is the choice to make this summer and in the future. Made using eco-friendly materials and production methods, sustainably produced swimwear helps to minimise environmental impact. Soft and comfortable, sustainable swimwear is often made from recycled plastics or natural materials such as organic cotton, a better alternative to the standard polyester […]
Savvy shopping: Reinvent Boutique
Celebrate 2023 with a new look. Make it your resolution to embrace a preloved revolution and shop sustainably. Reinvent both your wardrobe and the way you shop. Reinvent Boutique sells high quality preloved clothing and brand-new-with-tags (BNWT) end of season clothing. Owner Aimee Patchett loves it when people visiting the store comment on […]