Experience North Canterbury

With the school holidays approaching, why not venture outside the city and experience nature with your children? Here are some great things to do in North Canterbury that your family won’t forget. Cycle Take a ride on the Amberley Cycle Trail. This trail is perfect for families of all ages and abilities, with a gentle […]

Scenic and sustainable: SiloStay

Banks Peninsula is a pretty special spot – from Akaroa’s rich history to beautiful bays, endless volcanic hills, and plenty of bush to explore. If you’re heading there from Christchurch, you’ll want to stop at quaint Little River, which is 30 minutes out of Akaroa. The town has plenty and is an artistic and cultural […]

Achieving great things: NZ Mortgages

From hard-working solo maverick to leading an award-winning team of mortgage advisers, the last few years have seen Nathan Miglani and his business of providing mortgage advice to new heights. Now leaving the franchise structure and rebranding as NZ Mortgages, Nathan and the team are ready to further elevate the industry, providing an unsurpassed level […]

The 2023 housing market: NZ Mortgages

After a volatile couple of years, buyers and sellers alike are wondering what will happen with the housing market in 2023. The start of the year has seen the severe impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, and we all feel deeply for those affected. Some of the repercussions reach as far as the housing market here in […]

Employees or contractors?: PB Employment Law

The Employment Court needs to focus on groups of workers who need protection. Recently a group of strippers in Wellington mounted a campaign claiming to be employees, and not independent contractors. They took this action because they approached Calendar Girls, their employer, asking for better terms and conditions. The response of Calendar Girls was to […]

Agile workspaces: Ricoh New Zealand

Did you know that approximately 64 percent of business premises are the wrong size or designed inefficiently? Modern workplaces have evolved significantly during the past three years, catering for different work styles, hours and needs. Enter the hybrid – or agile – workplace. Essentially these digitally enhanced spaces support hybrid work forces and also new […]