Sew perfect! – Quilters Quarters
It was just over nine years ago that Pauline Forrest changed her career and bought a business in the township of Rangiora. It was a business that Pauline, a self-confessed “handicrafty kind of girl”, had a passion for and, under her management, Quilters Quarters has gone from strength to strength, providing the […]
Changing prostate cancer treatment: Pacific Radiology
We’re nearing the end of Blue September, the month to raise awareness of prostate cancer. It is the most common cancer in men in New Zealand but fortunately, when detected early, prostate cancer has an excellent cure rate. A PSMA (prostate specific membrane antigen) study is an imaging test that […]
Effective Concussion Treatment: Gill Redden Cranio
Concussion is a serious injury and occurs frequently. According to ACC statistics, there are about 35,000 head injuries in New Zealand each year. Despite the fact that we seem to hear about concussion happening mostly on the sports field, actually only 21 percent of all head injuries in this country are sustained […]
Personalised Smiles: Merivale Denture Clinic
Senior clinician Thomas Gu now leads the team at Merivale Denture Clinic with his highly specialised expertise and down-to earth personality. He is already providing his patients with the finest quality handmade dentures that are comfortable, functional and aesthetically pleasing and those patients are very happy with his work. […]
Temple of beauty: Jouvence Beauty Institute
Jouvence Beauty Institute is an elegant and longstanding resident of Holmwood Road. Step inside this temple of calm and beauty to relax and be pampered by the experienced staff, where the extensive menu of treatments will leave you feeling like a goddess. Therapist Veronica Hardanava loved working at Jouvence so […]
Creating happy hair: Mondo Black
Vibrant and fun is the flavour of Mondo Black hairdressing salon in Edgeware. There’s always great conversation, and the team of four make a point of knowing every client, not just their own. “Our salon’s favourite thing is to make people happy just being here and then popping out the door with […]
Open your eyes to the possibilities: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
There is a growing demand for safe and effective treatments to help maintain a youthful appearance that fit in with a busy work and social calendar. The area around the eye is one of the first areas to show signs of ageing with fine lines and wrinkles and loose, sagging […]
Hanmer’s Fashion Haven: Lifestyles
Lifestyles in Hanmer lures repeat customers from as far as the Gold Coast, with its expansive range of swimwear. Many make a weekend of it, as they can pop across to the pools and show them off! Bond-Eye’s Sea-level range (formerly Nip-Tuck) suits many different figures, as do Seafolly and […]
A beautiful range: Boulder Point
Wendy Lamont has been turning her talented hand to all manner of exquisite handmade crafts for the past 30 years After making wedding supplies for a young friend without a big budget, she realised how much satisfaction she got from the process. “Every wedding I do, the customer has a […]
The paragon of technology: Paragon Computers
When your IT system thinks it’s the boss of you and refuses to sit quietly in the background supporting your business, call Paragon Computers, they’ll soon put it straight. If you’re new in business, or growing fast, the team can take care of your mounting technology needs, leaving you free […]
