the way we WORK

A good brand doesn’t just look pretty; it’s an HR asset, a reputation and a must, says brand expert Jamie Bell of Paulownia Design Studio.

A Tauranga businesswoman and leadership coach has undergone a transformative journey from teenage mum to commercial lawyer and now an award-winning speaker.

An outside-the-box creative uses recycled plastic to 3D print aesthetic objects for home

Roz Irwin explains how to unlock the full potential of your business with Tauranga Business Chamber's resources and support.

Together Mackenzie Elvin and Tompkins Wake signify people, places and professionalism.

Wedded bliss starts well before the walk down the aisle. Get ready for your big day with these stress-saving wedding planning tips.

If you could work out what really drives you as a person, what change could you make in the world? We meet Catie Noble from Upward, who does exactly that for her clients

Do you really need a car? The answer may surprise you. GoTo Car Share’s founder Steven Vincent explains the environmental and financial benefits of only using a car when you need to

In an era of economic volatility and market uncertainty, investment opportunities that provide consistent returns can be hard to come by.

Tauranga Business Chamber’s chief executive Matt Cowley says owners of local businesses big and small benefit from support, collaboration and networking opportunities.

Colour, candour and compassion are three hallmarks of the stunning images featured in Acorn Foundation’s recent 20th birthday commemorative photographic exhibition, presented in partnership with UNO.

With “giving” as their ethos, these three organisations bring joy to everyone they work with, from customers to colleagues.

When it comes to securing your financial future, growth assets and collaboration go hand in hand.

Residential landlords have it tougher than ever right now and while new policy may have pulled the plug on decent returns and capital gains, things are certainly looking up for property investment of a different kind.

Glen Strang likes to help people, and building strong personal relationships is the cornerstone of his successful finance business.

A newly opened childcare centre in the Mount holds true to its philosophy of creating authentic, inspiring early childhood experiences.

Are rising interest rates and low capitalisation rates making you nervous? Owen Cooney from OC Consulting advises investors on how to withstand “yield squeeze”.

Days to treasure

When someone’s life is to be tragically cut short by illness, it takes a special kind of person to reach out and gift a day full of magic for them and their family. This is precisely what Melanie Quin was inspired to do and now she has a vision to make this a choice for as many people as possible - so that life’s magical moments can be celebrated to the very end.

Jono Gibson of Cambridge Funerals believes funerals are for the living, and the industry is becoming more innovative every day.

A will to give

The Acorn Foundation hands over millions every year to deserving community projects. But, what sets them apart from many other charities, is that they’ve succeeded in creating an innovative way to ensure their precious donors’ money is a gift that keeps on giving.

Selling trust

Owen Cooney Consultancy brings a change of mindset to traditional investment strategies.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation improves the lives of our youth by not only equipping them with skills to build bright futures, but opening their eyes to the exciting possibilities around them.

Kiri Randall from Legacy Funerals explains the importance of giving back.

Big on recognising talent, KPMG’s Tauranga office shows off its dynamic team, working culture and new services.

Entrepreneur and disability advocate Charmeyne employs over 200 people to support people with disabilities, like her husband, Peter who suffered a brain injury in a boxing match. What Ever It Takes is a fitting name for her business, and the way Charmeyne approaches life.

Rachael from Rotherham Law knows about divorce, from the legalities to the emotional impact it can have. Here she tells you what you need to do if you’re thinking about saying ‘I don’t’.

Together Mackenzie Elvin and Tompkins Wake signify people, places and professionalism.

Jason Bywater-Lutman and Thomas Refoy-Butler from Mackenzie Elvin Law explain the legal considerations around home renos.

As a company that believes in being accessible to its clientele and grounded in its approach to law, Mackenzie Elvin Law has carved out a niche that certainly sets itself apart.

Ask Kristen Lunman when you should start investing, and she’ll tell you, today. Thanks to Hatch, the digital investing platform she co-founded, the world’s share markets are now more accessible to Kiwis than ever.

A financial personal trainer at EnableMe, our guest columnist says that when it comes to paying off your mortgage, 10 is the new 30.

Holland Beckett Law‘s new partner Christie Goodspeed tells why she became a lawyer, and what family means to the firm.

The unstoppable Bryce Dinneen from Wish4Fish proves there are no limits to sharing his adventurous dreams.

To reach the standard required to represent your country as an Olympic and Commonwealth Games athlete is extraordinary. To reach that standard across multiple disciplines is, in my view, verging on superhuman.

We take a look back at some of our local sporting heroes that have graced UNO, and are currently involved in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

“I ran at her and tackled her onto the bed. She still had the gun in her hand but now it was pointed at me. I kept thinking, ‘Is this real?’”

Liam Messam went straight from Rotorua Boys' High School into the New Zealand Sevens Squad and began his full time rugby professional career. He was just 21 years old when he starred on the cover of UNO.

Jodie Verhulst is the number one female drift car driver in the country, and watching her drive is phenomenal. Her arms and legs move at highspeed, as if she is performing a type of dance, but her demeanour is cool, calm and collected.

His face is already pretty much etched into the national psyche, and that easy smile and cool, calm demeanor have become known around the world, but in person, Peter Burling could not be more humble, more unassuming, or any more relaxed.

Jenny Rudd meets two of the world’s top junior surfers, brother and sister, Elin (15) and Jonas (17) Tawharu. They have grown up surfing on their doorstep, here in The Mount.

To stay in such a hotly contested industry for four decades, and be held in high regard by peers and the public, Peter Williams has weathered a few storms, stayed flexible, worked hard, and had a good laugh at his own expense from time to time.

On June 14, 2017, she assumed command of HMNZS Te Mana, becoming the first woman in our navy to captain a frigate. Accepting the symbol of command, she uttered the immortal phrase: “I have the ship”.

For Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick, local government is just the latest chapter in a life built around making things happen.

Stuart Crosby assumed office as mayor on October 9th 2004 after spending 18 years as an elected council member, becoming the twenty eighth mayor of Tauranga. After serving four terms, he decided not to enter the fray for the fifth. Following 12 years as mayor, and 18 as a Tauranga councillor, Stuart is now a Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor.

Will Johnston has a solution for one of the Tauranga CBD’s problems, and he’s practically giving it away.

Columnist Will Johnston is in awe of the mysteries of pregnancy – but glad he’s not the one gestating.

Will Johnston

You can take the boy out of the Bay of Plenty, but you can’t take the Bay out of the boy. Maria Hoyle talks to the local influencer about going back for his future.

We caught up with Instagram influencers TASH and KRISTINA in a whirlwind three weeks before they moved to LA.