Ripe 2023 the Wānaka Wine and Food Festival

Exciting wine and food options and majestic scenery set the scene for this year’s Ripe Festival on Saturday 18 March. All roads lead to Glendhu Bay, Wānaka for the return of Ripe – The Wānaka Wine & Food Festival, which has all the ingredients for a memorable day out. Ripe is about the […]

Upskill boosts

A new scholarship is offering three outstanding Canterbury business people the opportunity to upskill and learn from influential mentors. The Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship programme was launched in 2021 in partnership with the University of Canterbury Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The annual scholarships have this year been awarded to […]

Work Harassment, thoughts from an employment lawyer

A recent news article caught my eye, saying “Christchurch business owner jailed for attempted rape and indecent assault of employee”. In summary Gerald Diver, the owner of a local painting business, had been sexually harassing and assaulting female staff members. While he was not convicted of rape, the judge “found it likely” that […]

Digital signage: Ricoh New Zealand

Digital signage has been proven to engage more viewers, improve productivity and to maximise the potential of revenue-making opportunities. Colourful, and dynamic, digital signage brings products and services to life, delivering fresh, up-to-the-minute content that is also contextually relevant. Also called visual communication, digital signage helps create an immersive consumer experience, increasing opportunities […]

Let’s party: Chipmunks Playland and Cafe

Summer holidays may be over, but birthdays and celebratory events are never over, and for busy parents, it’s not always feasible to host a children’s party at home. The easiest and most fun option is going where space is plentiful and children can party like there’s no tomorrow. Chipmunks Playland and Café at […]