Editor’s note: Creative innovation
Ironically, my first issue as acting-editor was last year’s wool issue – one I savoured as an introduction to the famous fibre and the people putting it on its rightful pedestal. This year, it’s been a delight to see the progress made in such a short time, on a local and national level. […]
Stay focused in stormy seas: Murray Dempsey, EBI
Focus wins: why zoning in on what matters is your business superpower. Trump’s off-and-on tariffs have stirred up headlines, market jitters, and boardroom debates. For businesses affected, the instinct is to panic, pivot, or pause. For the rest, it’s fascinating and often a focus of conversation. Here’s the truth: while global policy shifts […]
Fast-acting verruca remedy: Footprints Podiatry
What do you do when a cheeky little verruca on the foot laughs in the face of over-the-counter medication? Bring in the big guns. Looking unsightly and potentially causing you pain, that obstinate and undesirable thing needs a Swift introduction. Painless and quick-acting, Swift uses microwave technology to remove verrucae, and this innovation, […]
The comeback fibre
Wool is leading a natural revolution. As the world wakes up to the environmental toll of plastic pollution, wool is making a comeback, says Campaign for Wool New Zealand GM Kara Biggs. For centuries, wool has kept us warm. From heirloom sweaters to hard-wearing rugs, it’s a fibre steeped in tradition. Now, in […]
Welcome to the woolvolution
Can wool do it all? Maybe. The natural material is experiencing a resurgence – yet the revolution in question is something many Kiwis have been at the head of for decades. Locals champion wool’s potential and versatility, leading to the innovative ventures you will discover within this feature. Find it in different forms […]
Te Pae brings $77 million boost to national economy
The Crown-owned convention centre, Te Pae Christchurch, has delivered a $77 million boost to New Zealand’s GDP and supported 693 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across the country. New analysis from Infometrics, for the year to November 2024, shows the centre also contributed an estimated $63 million to Canterbury’s economy, supporting 631 FTE jobs […]
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