Meet the Principal 2018: Gillian Simpson of St Margaret’s College
“‘Everyday Superstars’ is the theme chosen for the St Margaret’s community for 2018 by our Year 13 cohort. For true wellbeing we all need to be a vital part of something bigger than ourselves and to feel needed and valued. The girls define an ‘everyday superstar’ as someone who contributes to the wellbeing […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Dr Lyn Bird of Selwyn House School
“One of my life long aims, as a principal, is to ensure all students are equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes for their future lives and careers. To ensure students are equipped for their future, it is paramount that a personalised, future-focused curriculum which develops students as self-regulated learners is provided. Selwyn House […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Scott Thelning of The Cathedral Grammar School
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started and at The Cathedral Grammar School we aim to make that start something extraordinary for your child. Balancing our traditional Christian values with an energy to look forward, our students’ path to excellence begins here. Supported and encouraged by a culture of nurturing, knowing and […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Penny Tattershaw of St Michael’s Church School
Appointed in January, Penny is excited to be the new principal at St Michael’s Church School. “Our young pupils have limitless potential to lead exciting and generous lives,” Penny says. “We have the responsibility to educate and inspire them, to encourage every child to flourish, in mind, body and spirit. It’s a privilege […]
A taxing affair: McFadden Accounting takes the pain out of tax time
Rumour has it the Beatles got taxed at 94 percent in the UK in 1963, rousing George Harrison to write the heartfelt lyrics, ‘Now my advice for those who die, declare the pennies on your eyes…. yeah, I’m the taxman, and you’re working for no one but me’. We haven’t reached 94 percent […]
Vocal virtuosos: the talented performers behind ‘Oriana’
They’re young, vivacious and vocal virtuosos. Meet Amelia Ryman, Kimberley Wood, Matthew Harris and Harry Meehan, the faces of Oriana. This premier ensemble is rocking retrospective songs like nobody else – think sixteenth/seventeenth century retrospective! The name Oriana is a nod to Queen Elizabeth I. “Oriana was a kind of nickname for her; […]
Triumph at the Terraces: checking out Dux De Lux Group’s latest venture Terrace Tavern
I recently joined Richard Sinke and Lisa O’Brien Sinke, owners of the Dux De Lux Group, for a chat – and a taste – of the new Terrace Tavern at 134 Oxford Terrace, the area once known as ‘the strip’. The style of TT reminded me of a great mid-west bar and restaurant. […]
Creative marketing and communications: the team behind Priority Communications tells us how to stay relevant to customers in a modern world
The average person scrolls through more than 20 metres of content on their smartphone or computer each day – sometimes in just one sitting. So it’s more important than ever for businesses to be creative and highly strategic in how they market themselves and communicate with the people that matter to them. That’s […]
An inspired event: Women Inspiring Women luncheon is the feel good event you won’t want to miss
It’s been said that to achieve greatness, one must keep great company, which is the very premise behind one of the city’s most inspiring upcoming events. On Wednesday 16 May from 12-3pm at the Addington Event Centre, the Women Inspiring Women luncheon brings together some of the country’s most inspiring women. From entrepreneurs […]
A ‘high’ honour: treat mum this mother’s day to a High Tea at The Crowne Plaza Christchurch
You know your mum is a queen – so make sure you treat her like royalty this Mother’s Day with an indulgent high tea in Market Place Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Christchurch! This Mother’s Day, the cosmopolitan Market Place Restaurant will be looking especially stylish, dressed with white tablecloths and filled with beautiful […]
