Capturing memories: Jack ‘n’ Jill Portraits

Providing a unique, fun and rewarding way for organisations to raise funds, Jack ‘n’ Jill Portraits Ltd has been bringing joy to thousands of families across the country for more than 20 years.     From preschools, kindergartens and primary schools to sports clubs, Scouts and other groups – the company offers […]

Welcoming the next chapter: Compass Global Logistics

After 33 successful years in shipping, Compass Global Logistics Ltd now has a fitting new name to take it into the next chapter of the established company’s future.     Previously known as Compass Shipping NZ Agencies Limited, the change reflects the evolution of the Christchurch agency into a full global logistics […]

The smarter way to sell: Tall Poppy Real Estate

Robyn Hallett has joined the Tall Poppy Real Estate team – bringing fairer fees to homeowners in Christchurch.     Robyn has been delighting clients in real estate since 2010. With a strong sales and marketing background spanning 25 years, she has a wealth of experience, giving her a clear understanding of […]

Debunking the Myth of Work-Life Balance

Sleep deprivation is a common and very relatable ailment of new parents. So spare a moment’s thought for what it was like for international business productivity expert and bestselling author, Debbie Mayo-Smith, raising six – yes, six children.     Here’s the clincher – she counts twins and triplets as part of […]

Golden sheen of success: Cameron Bailey

The honours shelf at Harcourts Gold Papanui just got more crowded with stunningly successful agent Cameron Bailey achieving 2019 awards for Number One Agent in New Zealand (for the third time), Number One International Agent (for the third time), Number One Agent in Canterbury (for a staggering seventh year), and Harcourts Gold […]

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 […]

Boring is the New Black

On average, Kiwis unlock their mobile phone 80 times per day. That’s right, eight-zero. If you’re looking at that statistic with disbelief, you’re not alone. I did the same before thinking back through a typical day and realising that I’d easily hit that national average, if not more.     However, there’s […]

Light ‘n’ Shade: Lovebite

Clinical Dental Technician and artist, Richard Greenlees of Lovebite, has returned from a tour of Switzerland, Germany and the UK where he contributed to symposia on the latest technology used in denture creation.     “It has been fascinating,” Richard says, “My main conclusion being that you just can’t surpass a set […]

The art of timing: Tabak Business Sales

If, as Thomas Hobbes once said “Hell is truth seen too late,” then realising you sold your cherished and thriving business at the wrong time must be at least akin to a brush undefended with a Komodo Dragon.     Damien Fahey and Sam Cherry of Tabak Business Sales know that there […]

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Climbing the Property ladder?

It’s right up there as one of the most important moves you’ll make in your life. Little wonder that buying a home – whether it’s your first home or your fifth – can be highly stressful, especially when you’re not sure if you’re making the right moves to get the best deal. […]