Editor’s Perspective: June 20 2019
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi There’s somewhat of a workplace hazard in my line of work in that when you surround yourself with passionate, inspiring people every day, something sometime is going to rub off. This month it really has and […]
A place to call home: Merivale Retirement Village
“This is a marvelous place to call home – a place we are really proud of.” That’s the feeling of the residents of Merivale Retirement’s striking new facility on Somme Street. Designed by Marc Barron of Jerram Tocker Barron Architects and built by Jones and Wyatt Construction, the building exudes […]
A gorgeous, opulent concert!
Hot on the heels of smash-hit 2018 Showbiz Christchurch production, Broadway Hitmen, comes the fabulous concert The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. With artistic direction by Ravil Atlas and Richard Marrett conducting, this promises to be the show to banish your winter blues and have you singing all the way home […]
Solid Business Growth: Eastmure & Associates
Chartered Accountant Peter Eastmure is proud of the boutique accountancy firm he has spent over ten years building. It’s the kind of firm that is tailor made for the SME. Relationships are central to the success of any business and this is true of Eastmure & Associates, and its clients’ businesses. […]
A Winning Journey: LINK
“It was totally unexpected, but absolutely thrilling.” Katherine Shepherd, Sales Manager of LINK Christchurch and South Island, recalls the moment at last month’s international conference in Bangkok when her team was announced as the global winner of the LINK Spirit Award. “There are 28 LINK offices around the world, so […]
Cornerstone of social life: Elmswood Retirement Village
Fun, friendship, family and stimulation are the cornerstones of social life at Elmswood Retirement Village. “Every month features a theme for our entertainment and activities,” Sales Consultant Donna Monk says. “We had a whale of a time in March, when the theme was dance.” The village hosted ‘The Elmswood Hop’; […]
Relief in sight: Dakins
Like it or not, it’s a fact of life that some things just cannot wait, and there’s no sight more reassuring or relieving than a line-up of portaloos, should you find yourself at some outdoor event where the crowd number is in the thousands! The people to thank for providing […]
The Psychology or Performance
Gilbert Enoka has been charged with keeping the All Blacks emotionally fit for the past 19 years, while off the field, he has spent 10 years as the General Manager of Harcourts International. So when it comes to getting the top performance from his people both off and on the field, Gilbert […]
Beautiful blooms: Victoria Florists
If we think about it, flowers are the one constant in all of our lives. Flowers are given to celebrate our birth, our birthdays, engagements, weddings and anniversaries; flowers are presented upon our retirement, or as a thank you gift, and flowers are given when we die. Leanne Lovell of […]
Working Class Man
In music, 3.5 minutes is a long time; it’s long enough to find love, lose love, perhaps even find a new love. Nothing nearly as exciting happens in the 3.5 minutes I nervously wait for my call to connect to Jimmy Barnes. When we do connect, he’s basking in the […]
