Hobbies for health: Mickey Raes

Hobbies are great to pass time, and can also benefit your health? Many studies and trials prove that tactile hobbies, such as knitting, sewing, and painting have an abundance of benefits for mental well-being. A 2018 review of studies by the Research Institute for Creative Arts Therapies found that creating arts and crafts can help […]

Moving forward: Ricoh

Work is about what you do, not where you do it. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors. Additionally the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed along with with them. Helping businesses move forward locally is Ricoh NZ Christchurch. We take time to understand your business, your people, […]

Treat your tastbuds: Wetlands Eatery

Brunch, lunch, coffee or tasty cabinet treats – nothing beats a bite to eat at a good cafe. Finding the right place, however, can sometimes be challenging.   Today’s cafe culture calls for a nice environment to enjoy with friends and family, a variety of choices for all dietary requirements, and an array of drink […]

Warmth underfoot: Carpet Binders

As the colder months approach, we wrap ourselves in electric blankets and slippers to stay cosier. It might be time to consider installing warm carpet over hard floors to protect ourselves from freezing temperatures. Picture this: a family game night, complete with soft cushions to sink into and a Monopoly board spread out on a […]

Braced for the future: Orthodontix

Three-dimensional (3D) modelling is now recognised globally as a sophisticated, multifunctional tool for designing, and creating. Last year, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) awarded the 2022 Ortho Innovator Award to Lightforce, clinically acceptable, 100 percent personalised, fixed braces. Christchurch Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Ronald M. Sluiter, of Orthodontix, began utilising Lightforce, the world’s first digital […]

Leadership potential: Peter Townsend

One of the most exciting programmes we run at Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is our “Future Leaders Programme”. We have just completed two, week-long programmes involving over 40 final year health sector students, from a variety of disciplines. In a sector and a society calling out for strong leadership, it is encouraging to witness […]