Be in the know for ‘the roar’ and game bird season: New Zealand Fire Arms
If you’re a firearms licence holder, you’ll need to know about changes to the storage and transport rules for firearms and ammunition, and changes to the seven rules of firearms safety. Regulations were updated in February 2022, and to help Kiwis make sense of those changes, Te Tari Pūreke, the new firearms regulator, published a […]
Awesome autumn walks
Autumn is an amazingly colourful and fun-filled time to visit Hanmer Springs. The area has an abundance of walking tracks from short leisurely strolls along forest paths to day-hikes, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Dress warmly, enjoy the crisp mountain air, then follow it with a soak in the local hot pools, and […]
Relax and indulge: Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park
Fancy a soak in a wood-fired hot tub? How about a relaxing adult break, with great food, aromatic coffee, and a quiet ambience? Head to the Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park, and check out its architecturally designed luxury apartments. They also have motels just for couples, friends travelling together or families. and motels. This […]
Believe in yourself
While New Zealand is known for its Kiwi ingenuity and number 8 wire mentality, new research has shown that conversations with friends, family or colleagues about new business ideas could be happening more than we think. The MYOB Belief Barometer – a survey of 1000 New Zealanders (adults 18+) from across the country – investigated […]
The right people mix
Kiwi businesses should beware of hiring “just anybody who comes along” because a business that hopes to survive and thrive will need the right mix of people to get through. New Zealand-based Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer and facilitator Vijay Nyayapati says there is no question New Zealanders are in tough times — labour shortages, floods, […]
Lawyers or advocates: PB Employment Law
One of the unique characteristics of employment law is that you don’t need to be a lawyer to call yourself an employment expert. Employment advocates in New Zealand offer advice and representation, and some of them do a great job. Allan Halse is an employment advocate who ran a (now liquidated) company called Culture Safe. […]