The value of print: Metros Marketing
In our highly digital world, and with so many spending more time at home, people are craving physical experiences with brands. The beauty of a print magazine, for example, is its tangibility. There is something almost luxurious about settling in with a cup of tea and flicking through the glossy pages, taking time […]
Doing well while doing good: Craigs Investment Partners
Sustainability is a growing topic of interest, with investors and the general public alike. Sustainability isn’t just about climate change; it also means thinking about social factors, as well as governance. These factors impact and resonate with everyone differently which is why we cannot simply look at purchasing or investing decisions as ‘good’ […]
Planning for retirement: PH Wealth
The sooner the better is the best possible advice when it comes to planning and saving for retirement. Age 30, 40 and 50 may seem a long way off, and 65 incomprehensible, but come the day you do decide to opt for a life of retirement, early planning will prove invaluable. That’s where […]
A helping hand: Ricoh
Every child deserves a fair chance, and Christchurch businesswoman Lisa Mead is helping many of them achieve it. Founder of accounting and business advisory firm Social Currency, Lisa is investing in the next generation through a business model that donates 10 percent of all sales to help at-risk youth in Aotearoa. A chartered […]
Be careful what you wish for…..
If you think you know all there is to know about the musical Little Shop of Horrors perhaps you might need to think again. The Court Theatre’s summer revival of Little Shop of Horrors gives a fresh take to this genially gruesome classic. The shop itself has morphed into a van – a […]
Shaping the future: Anderson Lloyd
Resource Management is a dynamic and rapidly changing area of law, with ambitious reforms planned. That’s where Anderson Lloyd partner Sarah Eveleigh comes into play. For Sarah, the most enjoyable part of her practice is the variety of work each day, and the team nature of this area of law. Having graduated with […]
Shade in style
For those bright sunshiney days ahead, stylish protection from UV rays is the way to go. Sunhats come in all shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colours, and can take you from lunch to the beach and everywhere in between. Go casual with a straw style, or more put together with a felt or sturdy […]
Long service builds loyalty: Made in the Shade
A wet Tuesday in October did not deter Jan from Nelson and her Christchurch friend Lorrie from making their seasonal pilgrimage to their favourite shopping destination. “I’ve known Ali from when she was in the old Shades Arcade more than 20 years ago. Every year since then I make two shopping trips here […]
A fashionista’s dream: Estilo Boutique
If you love fashion, a visit to Estilo Boutique is always an enjoyable and positive experience and needs to be on your radar. The word estilo is Spanish for style, and the name definitely captures what the carefully curated boutique is all about. “We believe that fashion is what you want it to […]
Tropical curd skillet tart with meringue kisses: Le Creuset
Ingredients Curd 6 egg yolks 100g caster sugar 400ml tropical fruit juice 45g butter 1 lime, zest & juice 35g corn flour Pastry 200g plain flour 45g desiccated coconut 100g butter 1 Tbsp icing sugar 2-3 Tbsp water Meringue 2 egg whites 100g caster sugar To serve Zest of 1 lime 20g coconut […]
