The Influencers Column: Tim Nees
For the past two years I have been Branch Chair of the NZ Institute of Architects here in Canterbury, leading the committee through a number of programmes and events that have increased public awareness of the practice of architecture. Last week I stepped aside for a new Chair – Mike Callaghan – to […]
The Influencers Column: Ivan Iafeta
For the past 14 months, identifying and assessing potential land uses in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor has been a significant part of Regenerate Christchurch’s work to develop a regeneration plan for the area. The transformational opportunity it represents, as well as the local and national benefits, cannot be underestimated and it has […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
Two years since the Health and Safety legislation changed, what have we achieved? In short, quite a lot! In 2012 the Government set a target of a 25 percent reduction in work related deaths and injuries by 2020. According to Statistics NZ, deaths and serious non-fatal injuries are both below the target set […]
It’s time to think big: Cymon Allfrey on the big thinking we need to embrace in the rebuild
Having missed out on hosting yet another big name, architect Cymon Allfrey highlights the importance of moving forward with our plans for a stadium. It is without doubt that we are a city capable of hosting events, with the World Busker’s Festival, the Under 19 Cricket World Cup and the recent Black Caps/England […]
Call in the cleaning pros: tops tips to choosing a professional cleaning firm
‘Let your fingers do the walking’ was once the catchcry of calling in the professionals and, although our fingers are now doing the walking in a directory of the digital kind, the premise behind this concept remains true. Sometimes the professionals really are the way to go. Methamphetamine, animal waste, insect infestations, mould, […]
A taxing affair: McFadden Accounting takes the pain out of tax time
Rumour has it the Beatles got taxed at 94 percent in the UK in 1963, rousing George Harrison to write the heartfelt lyrics, ‘Now my advice for those who die, declare the pennies on your eyes…. yeah, I’m the taxman, and you’re working for no one but me’. We haven’t reached 94 percent […]
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