The beauty of wood: Megrame Oceania
From its warm, glowing good looks, to its sustainability benefits, wood is a preferential choice in windows and doors throughout the world. Today, timber and timber/aluminium-clad windows and doors can be highly engineered, precision components, built to the most demanding thermal and security specifications, with low maintenance intervals and a long service life. […]
Get out and enjoy: Christchurch City Mayor, Phil Mauger
I hope you have had a chance to relax and unwind over the summer break. The weather finally came good, and Chrissy and I enjoyed plenty of time on the water with the kids and grandkids, fishing and swimming, as well as spending some quality fun time over the hill in Akaroa. It […]
Are ‘catios’ the answer?
New Zealand is a nation of cat lovers, but their impact on native birdlife cannot be ignored. University of Canterbury master’s student Sarah Chamberlain says “We have one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the world.” One solution to stopping our beloved felines from pushing native bird species to extinction are […]
Say yes to the address: Riverview Lodge
Let’s face it: big weddings are not for everyone. Celebrating your love in a ceremony is an extremely personal and poignant affair. Why not say your ‘I do’s with an intimate and elegant elopement? Whilst expeditious, delightfully romantic, and tastefully charming, it is also practical, budget-friendly, and indulgently relaxing for all concerned, particularly […]
Just peachy
Pantone have announced that their pick for Colour of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz. A hue ‘softly nestled between pink and orange’, it contrasts well with various shades of green and blue, with neutrals such as white, gray, and beige, and with metallic rose gold, silver, and pewter. Various shades of red […]
Managing arthritis symptoms in summer heat
For many individuals living with osteoarthritis, seasonal changes, particularly the onset of summer, can exacerbate joint pain, making everyday activities more challenging. While it’s a common belief that temperature fluctuations impact arthritis symptoms, emerging evidence suggests that changes in barometric pressure may play a more significant role in joint pain and swelling. Barometric […]
Dreaming of a new home: Lin Ma, Harcourts
Holidays spent relaxing in a different location, or the same setting wishing for something new, often inspire thoughts of selling and buying. Your biggest asset, it’s naturally scary to put a home on the market and be in the best position to do so. Each element of the selling or buying process can […]
Can’t sleep?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or can cause you to wake up early. The condition can be short-term (acute), usually due to stress or a traumatic event, or can last a long time (chronic). It may also come and go. Acute […]
Automate to save: Ricoh NZ
Recent increased costs have reduced spending power for many businesses, prompting a need for cost-saving strategies. Adopting Accounts Payable (AP) best practices is crucial to finding ways to regain financial security. Leading the list of solutions is AP automation. For example, a recent study showed that automation can reduce invoice processing costs from […]
