Month: February 2016

New Zealand businesses need to be on their toes this year, RiskNZ advises

by Kip Brook - 1708

Auckland - February 11, 2016 New Zealand businesses are going to have to be on their toes this year, RiskNZ says. RiskNZ is the sector body in New Zealand bringing people, businesses and organisations together to manage risk and ensure New Zealand prospers. Given the volatility and uncertainty created by a raft of unusual

Squash perfect answer for health and fitness – guaranteed

by Janelle Blythe - 2173
Squash - article by Make Lemonade NZ

After more than 20 surgical procedures on my abdomen over as many years I’ve struggled to find a physical workout that provides true strength and cardio benefits combined. A year ago I was introduced to squash and now I am experiencing the best workouts of my life. Here are the benefits: It’s

Something Old, Something New – Friend Funding Meets Gift Registry

by Kip Brook - 1976
The One Great Gift team - article by Make Lemonade NZ

Christchurch - February 4, 2016 A Christchurch start-up company has produced New Zealand’s first of its kind online wedding gift registry. When a couple are getting married people can go to www.onegreatgift.co.nz and set up a campaign for friends and family to contribute to a wedding gift. Terry Fullerton, One Great Gift managing

Government and tech industry summit to look at key issues

by Kip Brook - 1586
Technology - articles by Make Lemonade NZ

Auckland - February 4, 2016 A major tech industry and government summit in Wellington on February 23 will look at key issues to improve service and delivery to consumers. About 40 percent of all the money spent in New Zealand on ICT technology is spent by the government amounting to hundreds of

NZPI planning for big conference attracting more than 500 NZ planners

by Kip Brook - 1749
NZ Planning Institute (NZPI) - articles by Make Lemonade NZ

Auckland - February 2, 2016 The New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) is preparing for its big national conference in Dunedin on April 12 to 15 which will help shape the future of the country. Speakers include Building, Housing and Environment minister Nick Smith, former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Commissioner for the Environment