Eagle eyes: Anstice Optometrists
Recognising myopia (short sightedness) signs in children, and acting on them early, is vital. Signs to look out for include children not seeing something in the distance, tired eyes, moving closer to a TV or device, headaches, squinting, screwing up eyes, struggling with reading, and reduced school performance. Optometry research provides a range […]
Head up high: Christchurch Attractions Gondola
The Christchurch Gondola offers stunning panoramic views, perfect for your next family adventure. Featuring spectacular vistas of Christchurch, Lyttelton, and beyond from the viewing decks, the complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills. You’ll also find a child-friendly café, Discovery Ride about the history of the area and […]
Running with the raptors: Jurrassic Adventure
Christchurch is lucky enough to have its own dinosaur theme park, and it’s even better when it’s built on passion, inclusivity and quality. With Walt Disney as his childhood hero, Aaron Keown set out to bring the same happiness to Christchurch soil. Passionate about both theme parks and dinosaurs, creating the fully-accessible Jurassic […]
Experience North Canterbury
With the school holidays approaching, why not venture outside the city and experience nature with your children? Here are some great things to do in North Canterbury that your family won’t forget. Cycle Take a ride on the Amberley Cycle Trail. This trail is perfect for families of all ages and abilities, with […]
Scenic and sustainable: SiloStay
Banks Peninsula is a pretty special spot – from Akaroa’s rich history to beautiful bays, endless volcanic hills, and plenty of bush to explore. If you’re heading there from Christchurch, you’ll want to stop at quaint Little River, which is 30 minutes out of Akaroa. The town has plenty and is an artistic […]
Achieving great things: NZ Mortgages
From hard-working solo maverick to leading an award-winning team of mortgage advisers, the last few years have seen Nathan Miglani and his business of providing mortgage advice to new heights. Now leaving the franchise structure and rebranding as NZ Mortgages, Nathan and the team are ready to further elevate the industry, providing an […]
The 2023 housing market: NZ Mortgages
After a volatile couple of years, buyers and sellers alike are wondering what will happen with the housing market in 2023. The start of the year has seen the severe impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, and we all feel deeply for those affected. Some of the repercussions reach as far as the housing market […]
Employees or contractors?: PB Employment Law
The Employment Court needs to focus on groups of workers who need protection. Recently a group of strippers in Wellington mounted a campaign claiming to be employees, and not independent contractors. They took this action because they approached Calendar Girls, their employer, asking for better terms and conditions. The response of Calendar Girls […]
Agile workspaces: Ricoh New Zealand
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 […]
Your marketing plan: Metros Marketing
If you haven’t got your marketing in check for the rest of the year. Now’s the time to do so. Planning where to advertise, what marketing channels to utilise and where to spend your hard-earned dollars can be a daunting task for anyone, so I have a few tips to help you get […]
