Liverton Security
Tony Cutting
Liverton Security Launches New Cyber Security ...

Liverton Security is proud to announce the launch of its new Cyber Security Consulting Division in Wellington, a strategic move to enhance its comprehensive suite of security solutions for businesses and organisations across New Zealand and beyond. 

Liverton Security Launches New Cyber Security Consulting Division in Wellington
Hurricanes
Tony Cutting
Hurricanes sign dynamic outside-back Kade Banks ...

The Hurricanes are thrilled to announce the signing of dynamic outside-back, Kade Banks for the 2025 season.  
 
Banks, fresh off the back of a standout NPC season with North Harbour, has had somewhat of a non-traditional journey to the upper echelons of rugby.  

Hurricanes sign dynamic outside-back Kade Banks for 2025
Hurricanes
Tony Cutting
Hurricanes Poua appoint new Head Coach Fusi ...

The Hurricanes Poua are delighted to announce the appointment of Fusi Feaunati as the new Head Coach for Super Rugby Aupiki 2025. 
“I am deeply honoured and excited to take on the role of Head Coach for the Hurricanes Poua in 2025,” Fusi said.

Hurricanes Poua appoint new Head Coach Fusi Feaunati for 2025
WRFU
Tony Cutting
Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions ...

The Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise.
 
Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to the Wellington Lions as a spot coach for the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition.

Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
Hurricanes
Tony Cutting
Gallagher Joins Hurricanes for 2025

The Hurricanes have added lock Zach Gallagher to their side, ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season, with the Canterbury product making the shift north to join the side. 

Gallagher Joins Hurricanes for 2025

Unlocking a Fulfilling Career: The ESR Employee Experience

Unlocking a Fulfilling Career: The ESR Employee Experience

Join ESR, and you’ll join a diverse and talented team working together to protect and enhance the well-being of people living in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is the New Zealand government research agency dedicated to the health, well-being, and safety of our communities. ESR uses world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, support the justice sector, and more. By joining forces with experts and iwi, ESR is tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa for all.

The Power of Maps: Enhancing Communication for New Infrastructure Projects

The Power of Maps: Enhancing Communication for New Infrastructure Projects

Maps are an important graphic design tool for councils that need a solution to the challenge of conveying complex information to different stakeholders effectively. In everyday language, ‘they help people understand the process of building new infrastructure in a region or nationally’.

Maps can bridge the gap by providing a visual representation easily comprehensible to all. In today’s world, it is critically important to engage the public and build support for infrastructure projects.

Jane Comben (Pogo Design) has the experience and understanding to achieve what a council and the public seek.

Hurricanes Named for Waratahs Clash

Hurricanes Named for Waratahs Clash

To celebrate the opening weekend of junior rugby, all registered junior players in the Wellington region have been given a free ticket to get along and support the Hurricanes as they welcome the NSW Waratahs to Sky Stadium, for week 11. 

Changes to the forward pack see Pouri Rakete-Stones, Devan Flanders and Peter Lakai come into the starting line-up while Justin Sangster is on the bench. Hawkes Bay's Kianu Kereru-Symes makes his first start for the team, named at Hooker. 

New Zealand School of Music announces Jazz Composer-in-Residence 2024

New Zealand School of Music announces Jazz Composer-in-Residence 2024

The New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī has appointed jazz performer/composer and film composer Andrew Faleatua as the 2024 NZSM/Creative New Zealand Jazz Composer-in-Residence. This six-month position, funded by a Creative New Zealand grant, provides a composer with a salary and research grant to develop a significant album of new work.

The Wellington Art show - An Artist's impression

The Wellington Art show - An Artist's impression

Growing up in Breaker Bay was amazing for a child obsessed with creatures of all kinds from birds to bugs to fish so I picked up a pencil and began drawing them. Dreaming of being an artist I graduated from Wellington School of Design in 1992. After many years as an illustrator I turned my focus to being an artist. My intricately detailed wildlife art is influenced by my time as a scientific illustrator at Te Papa, and my own traditional Celtic visual culture.

The Limestone Dragon

The Limestone Dragon

An old friend of Brett Keno (Sculptor) from his school days visited his studio in Otaki during the Kapiti Coast Art Trail and asked if he would consider creating a Chinese Dragon for the Lunar New Year Festival 2024.

Brett loved the opportunity to try something new and enjoyed the challenge of discovering his first Dragon hidden in a block of limestone.  The colour of the limestone ended up a little golden which was perfect.

Regional recognition for Chorus cabinets' makeover

Regional recognition for Chorus cabinets' makeover

The partnership that has led to drab Chorus cabinets around Porirua being adorned with beautiful art has been recognised for its community values.

The Kūmara Awards have been held annually since 2020, awarded by Placemaking Aotearoa for projects that make a positive difference in public places and spaces in the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch regions.

What Dance Can Do - A Photography Project

What Dance Can Do - A Photography Project

I think we can all agree, the power of expression through dance and movement has no limits. This is just one reason why it is simply magical to witness the transformative effects programs such as What Dance Can Do makes on our future leaders. 

Whether you participate or witness it, dance is food for the soul. And thanks to a wonderful dedicated team with an amazing initiative, it is weaving its way more into the lives of children who may not necessarily have the chance to explore it in this way, and all alongside very talented professionals. 

Capturing Cherished Memories: Celebrating Loved Ones with Personal Life Documentaries

Capturing Cherished Memories: Celebrating Loved Ones with Personal Life Documentaries

In today’s digital world we have the ability to create treasured family assets by using video to create and preserve a loved one’s personal life documentary. This is some of the work Julian Farquhar loves to do.

Don’t be a ‘bad egg’ this Easter long weekend

Don’t be a ‘bad egg’ this Easter long weekend

Police are on a hunt for bad eggs this Easter.

Police is taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour from travellers going near or far this Easter Weekend.

After a disappointing start to the year on our roads, there has been an improvement to date in rates of deaths and serious injuries over February and March, but Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing, says we can and must do much better.

Enhance the Power of Collective Marketing: How Collaborative Strategies Can Transform Your Business

Enhance the Power of Collective Marketing: How Collaborative Strategies Can Transform Your Business

Did you know that there is a rising trend in marketing that is changing the game for businesses? It's called collective marketing, and it has the power to transform your business in the digital age. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of adopting collective marketing strategies and where to find the resources to help get you started.