Avoid the ERA: PB Employment Law
I often warn clients about leaving a decision in the hands of Employment Relations Authority (ERA) because we have no control over the outcome. To give one example, I acted for an employer defending a claim that an employee was forced to resign. Our defence was that there was some conflict in the […]
IPL Photofacial: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
As you age, you might have noticed that your skin isn’t as clear and bright as it was when you were young. Fortunately, there are treatments designed to target these changes and return your skin to its best. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, and the IPL Photofacial can target specific skin concerns […]
Commercial fire doors: Restruct Commercial Doors
Discovering you can source a specialist product locally is always exciting. Even more satisfying is finding out it is manufactured right here, has superior features, and comes with better service than anything else on the market. Restruct Commercial Doors is a North Canterbury firm specialising in commercial fire doors, acoustic doors, and also […]
Architectural design awards
Canterbury architects led the way in this month’s regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, with 24 projects and 16 designers recognised as tops in their field. The awards are held annually by Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ), celebrating excellence in residential and commercial design. All winners of regional awards are finalists in the […]
Soak your cares away: Wright Hotspring Spas
The things that genuinely make us feel great haven’t changed over the years, and one of those is immersion in water. Whether warm, bubbling and soothing, or cool, refreshing, and invigorating, we are hardwired to react positively to water. You could spend a fortune pursuing the latest fads and fashions in what is […]
Freshwater fish tank tips
A freshwater fish tank can be a captivating and rewarding addition to your home. Fish tanks add a touch of tranquility and also offer a glimpse into the fascinating underwater world. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, here are some essential tips and interesting facts to help you start and maintain […]
Racing granny Debbie Chapman
Safety comes first, followed by Italian cars and good fun, for Cantabrian grandmother Debbie Chapman. She explains why to Metropol. Debbie Chapman is getting ready for the racetrack. Soon she’ll be unrecognisable. Fireproof socks, a three layered fire suit, balaclava, gloves, helmet, and head restraint, followed by a five point harness. And under […]
Fill the shelves: Piccadilly Books
Browse through Piccadilly Books’ carefully curated collection of new fiction and non-fiction, and allow yourself to be captivated by the worlds that lie within the covers. THE LITTLE FRENCH VILLAGE OF BOOK LOVERS Nina George Our price $37 Monsieur Perdu returns in this new novel from the international bestselling author of The Little […]
Labour market gaps: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
Much has been said in recent years about New Zealand’s constrained labour market. The conversation has centred on immigration settings, described on a spectrum from being unfit-for-purpose at the light end, to actively obstructive at the other. Industries are adapting through digitisation and automation, but there is also a real need to better […]
