Owning your own business can be challenging to navigate. As your business grows and scales up that can also be where real pushback comes in. If there were a handbook to know who to hire and what services to pay for that would be useful! There are a lot of resources available but it really …
Viewing open homes can be a long and time consuming task. But the process of searching for your next home should be a positive one. If you know your expectations and desires for your home. You can be efficient in your home search and when you attend open homes know exactly what you are looking …
There are many novelty accessories that we can purchase for our car. Many of them can be very useful. Whether that is to keep the car clean, keep our phone charged or maintain the general upkeep of our car. The auto industry is always changing and adapting, and what we needed last year may now …
There are many important details to consider when purchasing your home. One of those is insuring your home – with home and contents insurance. In some cases, such as for first home buyers some banks require proof of insurability in order to approve a mortgage. Additionally in locations such as Christchurch first home buyers cannot …
The rising petrol prices are currently a pain point for car drivers around New Zealand. Despite government efforts such as “slashing fuel excise duties and road user charges by 25c a litre each”. The price of petrol is still having a significant impact on consumers wallets. Additionally with rising inflation, many households are feeling the …
We all know the terms used for different generations: Boomers, GenX, Millennial and GenZ. These generations are vastly different on many levels including the way they consume media, the language they use and their social voice/perspective. However one thing that has been floated is who are the best employees? Do employers want a younger more …
New Zealand is renowned for its untouched and untamed natural beauty. But as a country it is not currently a leader in climate change. As of 2022 the current ranking of NZ on the climate change performance index (CCPI) is 35th. A drop of 7 spaces from the previous year. The main focus of the …
Environmental Considerations in the NZ Housing Industry. Read More »
There are a number of factors that have caused great changes in businesses over the past few years. The most predominant catalyst for change has been the global pandemic, with workplaces worldwide being forced to rethink the way they market and gain business. The motor industry is no different. Although it is hard to imagine …
An intrinsic part of New Zealand culture is flatting. Most adults opt for sharing their space with flatmates at some point in their lives. Commonly that is just out of school, in the ‘uni days’ or during the tertiary or post-school years. But many also choose to share their space with flatmates for a longer …
For some time in the auto industry worldwide there has been a shortage of microchips. These chips are used in the mechanics of every new vehicle. They are placed in multiple areas of the car – including the engine maintenance systems and the airbag deployment. There are between 100-200 microchips used in the production of …
How is the Auto Microchip shortage, Impacting the Auto Industry? Read More »