Framed for summer sun: Anstice Optometrists

Are you set for summer holidays? There is nothing like a new pair of sunnies to lift the mood and invite you to spend more time outdoors. And if you need a little bit of support, prescription sunglasses are a great way to feel confident in the sunshine. Increased global awareness around the need for […]

Superior luxury design: Dunlop Builders

Architectural luxury meets ‘Passive High Performance’ in this innovative building company. Outside of France, only one office building is awarded the internationally recognised Passive House Plus certification. That office building just happens to be the Hub of Wānaka-based building company Dunlop Builders. “We have achieved the highest standards for sustainable design and energy efficiency,” says […]

Capture Hanmer’s beauty

If you’re a keen photographer, amateur or pro, Hanmer is a wonderful place to take some stunning nature shots. In this article, we explore some of the best spots in Hanmer for photography. Conical Hill For panoramic views of Hanmer and its surrounding alpine beauty, walk up Conical Hill. At the summit, you’ll be rewarded […]

Work injuries rife in NZ: PB Employment Law

Why is it that New Zealand is an unbelievably dangerous place to work? Statistics NZ say there were just over 223,000 work-related claims in 2021, which is almost one in 10 workers being injured in some way. A good example of the problem is the recent prosecution of Clyde Orchards. They were prosecuted over an […]

Coffee in the works: Coffee Worx

Deb and Ian Riach, the founders and owners of Coffee Worx Coffee Roastery are expanding their now well-established coffee roasting operation in Christchurch. I n 2006 the Riach’s purchased a small boutique coffee roaster, which they rebranded as Coffee Worx. The roastery was purchased to support the expansion of their Yellow Rocket Bagels and coffee […]

Photos are forever: Maria Buhrkuhl Photography

The move into the digital age has brought with it a multitude of changes. Technology often simplifies life, photos no longer need to be developed, printed, and placed in a photo album, they’re stored deep in the attic of our devices or on a USB stick. Somewhere, we lost the feeling of what physical photos […]