Female entrepreneur event kicks off
A number of New Zealand’s leading lights in the purpose-driven entrepreneurial space are coming together to offer Kiwi women thought provoking, possibly life-changing, action packed events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The March events are guaranteed to inspire, engage, connect and help participants better understand their true purpose and how important this is, […]
Head into the city
The summer break, for some people, means days and sometimes even weeks to fill. Arguably, there’s only so many times you can go to the beach or trudge the lengths of your local malls. We’ve put together a few of our favourite hotspots to check out this summer. Watch This Space: You may […]
Pasifika play returns
Twenty-five years ago, Pasifika play Fresh Off the Boat debuted before New Zealand audiences; now, a new generation can experience this ground-breaking play at The Court Theatre from 19 October to 9 November. The story follows Charles as he emigrates from Samoa to 1990s Christchurch for a new life in Aotearoa, but he […]
Hottest happenings
There are some exciting things on the horizon as the inner city comes back to life. Nicholas Henare checks out some of spring’s finest. The Riverside Market is opening on 30 September, just in time for spring, and is set to become the centre of food and activity in the city; a place […]
Make meetings interactive: Ricoh
The late Karl Lagerfeld said “I don’t do meetings,” but then of course he didn’t have a bespoke meeting room solution complete with a state-of-the-art Interactive Whiteboard created for him by Ricoh New Zealand. In a thriving business, meetings have to happen and Ricoh knows how to maximise productivity through design and technology. […]
Happy Birthday Hilton!
There are some fantastic hotels in the Garden City – The George with its Pescatore and 50 Bistro, Rendezvous with its height, the Heritage Christchurch with OGB, Distinction Christchurch Hotel with Gumption Restaurant & Bar and Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton with its history. I was at the […]
Decide, commit, succeed: Tabak Business Sales
Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality, said Abraham Lincoln, and Damien Fahey and Sam Cherry of Tabak Business Sales could not agree more. “If you bring your prized business to the market, you need to have already definitely decided you want to sell,” Damien says. “Long experience shows that […]
Creating a happier workplace: Braided Foundations
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is key to a happier and more successful workplace, says Catherine Overend of Braided Foundations Ltd. “If we all had more of an understanding of EQ, we could work much more effectively with one another.” Braided Foundations is made up of a team of experienced counsellors from diverse backgrounds, providing […]
City’s new boutique cinema
The golden days of cinema have returned to Ōtautahi with Lumière Cinema recently lifting the curtain on the new cinematic experience at the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. The boutique cinema has been created for Christchurch by well-known cinephile Nick Paris, who has worked in Christchurch’s cinema and film industry for 40 […]
An inspiring line-up
Melinda Gates once said, “If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction.” Providing the platform for inspiration and motivation is at the very heart of Chris Korako and Margie Foster’s Inspired Events, which will again motivate and […]