Small New Zealand business turns up the heat
A small Christchurch business which installs heat pumps is this year’s Supreme Winner in The David Awards: heroes in small business. Other winners also announced.
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Big Science Day in Christchurch
On Saturday 31st October, 2015 Science Alive! will be hosting the BIG SCIENCE DAY, an all-day Science and Technology event suitable for families and people of all ages. Science Alive! will be taking over Cathedral Square in Christchurch, with this exciting FREE event.
October Exhibition Opening: Russell Hollings
Remuera Gallery warmly invites you to “My World – 50 Years At The Easel”, a solo exhibition by Auckland painter Russell Hollings.
Exercise Programme Helping Special Needs Children
A pioneering exercise programme involving children with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities including; those left brain damaged from domestic abuse and prenatal drug/alcohol use has been launched at an Auckland city gym.
Tide;Continuum Photography Exhibition
SPACE exhibition and event centre will present an exhibition featuring Wellington photographers Danni Arts, Samantha Ashton and Kelsi Reynolds. Tide; Continuum will be open to the public from 10am – 5pm daily from October 19-23, located at 176 Victoria Street, Wellington.
Christmas Wreath Workshop in Wellington
The date for Yvette Edwards’ Christmas Wreath Floral Workshop has been officially announced, offering a chance for a few lucky attendees to learn how to moss and bind their own holiday wreath using seasonal foliage.
VitaPet TV Campaign
VitaPet is calling all clever dogs with tricks or a great personality to vie for a spot in their next TV Ad!
Laser Hair Removal for Men – A Growing Trend
Laser hair removal is no longer the domain of woman. With the hipster beard firmly on trend, one would not be foolish to assume that male hair removal is on the decline – quite the contrary.
LIVING ENLIGHTENMENT: CRAZY WISDOM FOR CRAZY TIMES (PUBLIC SPEAKING TOUR)
What gets in the way of our natural free state? What is enlightenment, really? What does it mean for you to be awake and fully human in the world? These and other questions will be addressed by New Zealand born wisdom teacher Yanchiji, during a series of public talks throughout the North Island from 2 October to 8 October 2015.
DOWN' – MOVIE PROJECT IS LIVE ON KICKSTARTER
A Mt Eden filmmaker has just gone live on the popular crowdfunding site, Kickstarter, to fund a horror movie with a goal of $10,000. ‘Found footage’ style is big overseas but not in New Zealand; Mikey is looking to change that.
Composite Decking a Safer Option
Composite decking is a safe alternative to timber decking. It is not only cost effective but also environment friendly.
Undiagnosed Vision Problems
A new initiative has been launched to investigate and address undiagnosed vision problems in lower decile primary schools by some of the country’s top optometrists.
Kiwis Take Nigel Lattas Power Off Advice
Kiwi families have recouped hundreds of thousands of hours of family time as part of a device free campaign, led by clinical psychologist Nigel Latta.
Northland Hospice Set to Benefit from Local Fundraising
A Whangarei charity which offers palliative care services for Northlanders with life-limiting illnesses is set to benefit from fundraising efforts in the local community.
Fibromyalgia Foundation Fundraising in Otago
Otago University Locals Programme raised over $700 for Fibromyalgia Foundation as part of their fundraising campaign for the charity. The Bake Sale on the Leith Bridge was the first of 3 events with the next two being a buffet dinner at La Porchetta and the last a Quiz Night at The Bog.
Remuera Gallery Exhibition of Gennie de Lange
Remuera Gallery proudly presents “Night Thoughts”, a solo exhibition of ceramic paintings by Gennie de Lange, opening : September 12th- 26, 2015.
Northland to be part of Largest U-16 Triathlon Series
Northland children are set to benefit from a new partnership between Sport Northland and Sanitarium, one of the country’s largest health food manufacturers, who will bring a new sporting event to the region.
Cyclone Pam Funds Spent
It’s Not About Us is a small humanitarian organisation based in Alexandra, Central Otago. They have just completed their fourth project in Vanuatu providing water to those who were in desperate need following Cyclone Pam which caused widespread devastation in Vanuatu earlier this year.
Teenager Launches Unique Clothing Label
SLAEVE blends Internet sub-culture with high-end street wear. NZ Fashion Week organisers are so impressed they put on a second show.
Survey shows Importance of Teachers
Kiwis think the teaching profession is becoming tougher and the majority of us say we wouldn’t have the patience to do the job, according to new research.