New Zealanders questioning the impact of technology on their lives

Auckland - December 21, 2015 New Zealanders are starting to question the impact of technology on their life, their jobs and their children's futures, a technology industry leader says. As exponentially growing technologies start to become more visible next year Kiwis will see more robotics, 3D printing, electronics and coding entering the

All Blacks’ World Cup success a great example of planning, NZPI ceo says

Auckland - December 17, 2015 The All Blacks’ ultimate success at the Rugby World Cup was one of the best examples of planning in 2015, the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) says. Proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), planning discussions on impending sea level rises which could affect many New

Paris agreement requires commitment to achieve goals, NZPI head says

Auckland - December 16, 2015 The Paris agreement tackling emissions and climate change is commendable but it will require real commitment to achieve goals set out, New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) chair Bryce Julyan says. Actions will speak louder than words and while government leadership is critical, Kiwi business and community efforts

Popular 2015 Christmas toys similar to previous generation gifts

Christmas toys - article by Make Lemonade NZ

With just days to go before the big day, Make Lemonade staff have done some research on what are some of the most popular Christmas toy presents this year. We found the top kids’ toys includes Frozen, Thunderbirds, and a Tumbling Stuart toy inspired by blockbuster movie Minions. We believe most

Leading NZ artist focuses on Kaikoura

Ruth Stirnimann - article by Make Lemonade NZ

Kaikoura, December 7, 2015 One of New Zealand’s most exhibited overseas artists has set up a new series at a restaurant in Kaikoura. Ruth Stirnimann has featured her works in 20 international art fairs and exhibitions in Rome, Mannheim, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Milan, Miami, Berlin, Strasbourg, Basel, Lisbon, New York

Kiwi mussel company helping fight against inflammation disease

John Gallagher and Ben Winters - article by Make Lemonade NZ

Christchurch - December 7, 2015 A Christchurch green-lipped mussel extract company is expanding as it supports demand to fight inflammatory diseases. Aroma NZ has experienced positive growth since the earthquakes, especially over the last several years, with the sales of green-lipped mussel powder and green-lipped mussel oil up from 2014. The New

World’s best Northland ticks a lot of boxes

Cable Bay - December 4, 2015 It’s inconceivable that so many Kiwis go to Australia for a holiday when Northland is, for most Kiwis, just up the road on State Highway 1. Make Lemonade staff loved it. It’s got the climate, the beaches, great food and accommodation – and a string of world’s

An improved RMA better for all Kiwis, NZPI says

Auckland - November 30, 2015 The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill before Parliament this week seeks to simplify and streamline the planning processes which would be good for all Kiwis, the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) chair Bryce Julyan says. The NZPI welcomes the chance to examine the changes and their members will