Meet the principal: St Andrew’s College

We have begun 2023 with a strong sense of optimism at St Andrew’s College, especially with Covid-19 having far less impact in the classroom, and our traditional events, plus sporting and cultural activities able to take place once again. Our campus is abuzz as students engage with their learning and take part in […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is SEO?: Metros Marketing

It seems that more business owners are becoming aware of marketing buzzwords and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is one of them. The harsh reality is that if your website doesn’t have at least some presence on Google, your business will struggle to get off the ground. With new businesses comes new websites, meaning […]

Digital signage: Ricoh

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 […]