From Taipei to Ashburton
Don Chen, is the head chef and proud owner of Formosa Restaurant in Ashburton. Thirteen years ago, Don made the life-changing decision to leave his homeland in Taiwan and embark on a new life in New Zealand. With a burning passion for cooking, he says he dove headfirst into the world of culinary […]
New car stats
Kiwis have an increasing love affair with cars, notching up just under 4.5 million of them for a population of just over five million. The number of new cars registered on our roads continues to grow. In 2021 there were 112,008 new registrations, and in 2022 (despite supply issues) there were 116,334 new […]
Women’s WOF
September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month, a timely call for sexually active women aged 25 to 69 to undergo potentially life-saving cervical smear tests, and to consider other health and well-being checks. A cervical smear test plays a pivotal role in the prevention of cervical cancer, providing a chance to identify cellular alterations […]
A match made in heaven: Mike Greer Homes
Experienced Design & Build Consultant Amit Srivastav is thrilled to announce he is now working exclusively for Mike Greer Homes. Amit says, “I’ve taken up this opportunity primarily for my clients. “Market conditions have made home buyers concerned about delays, where it is taking up to a year to finish a house. “On […]
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