Improving outlook for local SMEs

Nearly a third of New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) entered 2025 with growing sales pipelines for the first quarter of the calendar year, according to MYOB. In a nationwide survey of 500+ SME owners and decision-makers, 30% of those polled reported having more work lined up for January to March than […]

Making it eco-friendly

As the climate crisis comes into sharper focus each year, many individuals consider their choices with a view to making a difference. By Lynda Papesch. Your beauty routine one area where what you buy, how often you buy, and how you use your beauty products actually counts. Buying known, trusted brands, means beauty […]

As good as new: Agnew Brothers

Cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, all need regular TLC to keep them looking good, especially when it comes to leather seats, canopies, and trim. All of these are an excellent reason to check out specialists in automotive and marine upholstery and other accessories. That’s where Sydenham-based Agnew Brothers Auto Upholsterers enter the picture. Owners […]

Luxurious pedicure, salon expertise: Nail Creative Co

Wanting to remove that uncomfortable, hard cracked skin on your feet? A waterless pedicure is the perfect luxury nail salon experience. The benefits of the specialised treatment include adding moisture to the skin and safely removing any calluses. Jamecia Karu, owner of Nail Creative Co, comes from a background in spa therapy, and […]

Lock up your gold: Commonwealth Vault

Unlike the late Queen Elizabeth II, most of us won’t ever have to referee in-family squabbles about who gets to wear which tiara at their wedding. We aren’t able to keep our jewellery secure in a state-of-the-art vault in our vast maze of cellars under our palace either. However, personal jewellery pieces made […]

Powering Kiwi EV dreams: OEM Audio

In the scenic landscape of Christchurch, a team of innovative Kiwi engineers has revolutionised how New Zealand’s electric vehicle owners think about charging. The EV Power Classic Plus 5.0 isn’t just another charging solution – it’s a testament to local ingenuity designed specifically for our unique driving conditions. “We understand the challenges Kiwi […]