Working with clay
Christchurch ceramic artist Janna van Hasselt was among 30 finalists in the 2022 Portage Ceramic Awards, for the 10th year in a row. She talks to Julia Strelou about art and life. Janna van Hasselt’s journey into the arts began locally when she studied printmaking at the University of Canterbury. In between international travel and […]
Tangled Tales
Sue Heazlewood’s stunning garden in Ohoka is the inspiration behind her two recently released books. Sue (pictured right) had always dreamed of the type of home that she’d love to have one day – a classic country house surrounded by colourful, inviting gardens. Her dream came true when she found a property on the outskirts […]
Parade of penguins and a glorious geopark: Waitaki Tourism
Parade of penguins You don’t have travel to Antarctica to spot a penguin. Just head to the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony, says the Colony’s Science & Environmental Manager, Dr Philippa Agnew. There, you can be captivated by the nightly arrival of up to 400 Little Blue Penguins (Kororā) from the sea to their nests, in […]
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 […]
