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With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and … View moreWith autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like … View moreMore than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like fog, or find it a nuisance? Let us know in the comments.
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The softstone method is easy to learn. Work as the block hardens and complete a sculpture in one rewarding day. First timers and experienced artists love it! Create a simple but beautiful garden sculpture to keep or give to that someone special.
Like most parents, Amanda and Chris Mills want the very best educational opportunities for their kids – and a visit to Strathallan convinced them they’d found the perfect fit for eldest daughter Sophie (13). “For us, it was important to choose a school that would not only provide the best … View moreLike most parents, Amanda and Chris Mills want the very best educational opportunities for their kids – and a visit to Strathallan convinced them they’d found the perfect fit for eldest daughter Sophie (13). “For us, it was important to choose a school that would not only provide the best opportunities but also build Sophie’s confidence and extend her view of what was possible. After visiting ACG Strathallan we were confident it was the right choice.”
The Mills family value the supportive academic environment, and the strong holistic focus. They are delighted with the choice they’ve made and are confident of the benefits this educational opportunity will provide.
We warmly invite you to visit us at our open day between 9am - 11am on Tuesday, 25 June.
Loose Threadz Moore St Howick stocking new and recycled designer clothing, bags, shoes, accessories and more ....
Selling on behalf so if you have some on trend Designer labels you no longer wear bring them in and make some extra cash ...
A year ago, several councillors wrote an open letter complaining about mayor Phil Goff's transparenc…
Have you always wanted to try Racketball - now's your chance.
Bring a friend - you do not need to be a member to attend.
Racketball fun tournament at Howick Squash Club.
Friday 5 July 6pm - 9pm
Equipment will be provided.
Entry cost is $10
To register just email us : howicksquash@xtra.co.nz
The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior … View moreThe Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior performances and signing and selfie stations.
Kiwibank is doing away with cheques from 2020 despite the fact that Kiwis still write some 18 million cheques a year. The language used by Kiwibank CEO, Steve Jurkovich, to announce this major change is causing a great deal of concern and even offence among a segment of Kiwibank customers.
So, … View moreKiwibank is doing away with cheques from 2020 despite the fact that Kiwis still write some 18 million cheques a year. The language used by Kiwibank CEO, Steve Jurkovich, to announce this major change is causing a great deal of concern and even offence among a segment of Kiwibank customers.
So, what can you do to get your PR and communications challenges right when announcing major organisational changes?
Steve Jurkovich may be correct when he describes cheques as "’sunset technology’ providing a ‘shrinking service’ requiring ‘outdated’ technology that is ‘coming to the end of its useful life’" . But this is potentially offensive language for the large proportion of cheque users who are elderly. Furthermore, many of these customers are extremely vulnerable and may already be dealing with discrimination, elder abuse and the challenges of isolation and lack of mobility.
Kiwibank proposes sending out ‘personal letters’ and providing ‘tech teas’ where cheque users can learn about modern technology at their local branch. That is of course assuming that elderly customers have a computer or Smartphone and that getting to their branch isn’t a problem and that their community still has a local branch.
Kiwibank risks alienating not just the elderly but their families who will be forced to find other ways to help elderly family members make those essential daily financial transactions. Here are some steps you can follow that will help smooth any transition.
First, successful PR requires you to think about what your decisions will mean for all affected parties. Put yourself in their shoes and if you don’t know how your customers or employees think or anything about their lives you need to find out before you make major changes.
CEO Steve Jurkovich asked his 70 something year old mother what she thought of Kiwibank cancelling cheques and she was fine about it. But a survey of one person (and that person being your proud mother ) does not make a solid base for good PR communications.
Secondly, if you’re still convinced the changes are necessary for the overall health of your organisation then you need to think about how you communicate the coming changes.
Put yourself in the affected parties’ shoes and ask yourself, how will they perceive my communication? Can I ease the communication with a better choice of wording? What other steps can I take to make the transition easier for them?
Kiwibank promotes itself as a community bank for Kiwis with the aim of helping them to financial independence. With its latest announcement Kiwibank risks alienating a large number of its more vulnerable customers. Such a poorly executed PR campaign could potentially spell cheque-mate for a brand that relies on its community friendly approach.
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View moreLong-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.
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