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Genesis calls for ban on incandescent light bulbs
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (96+ words) Genesis is calling on the Government to ban incandescent light bulbs as New Zealand lags behind many other countries." It says swapping them out for LED bulbs can save households about $300 a year." Genesis chief revenue officer Stephen England-Hall says…...
Mike's Minute: My appeal to the restaurant industry
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (395+ words) Nicola Waldren has started, I assume, as she means to go on, with a shot across the bow at the Government. She is the new Restaurant Association head - her appeal is the one you thought it might be. She wants…...
'Overly optimistic': Architectural designer tried to invoice for work woman didn't want
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (840+ words) An architectural designer was so "overly optimistic" about his prospects of landing a house design job that he sent an invoice for work he hadn't been contracted to do. The designer, who was working as a real estate agent, met…...
'Creative spirit' on display as World of Wearable Arts opens doors in Wellington
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (94+ words) Wellington's globally renowned World of Wearable Arts show opens its doors today in its 20th year." The event runs for three weeks at TSB Arena with more than 60-thousand people are expected to attend." It brings in designers and creatives from…...
'Breaking point': Designer's WOW entry a tribute to decades-long health battle
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1016+ words) Fashion designer and four-time World of Wearable Art (WOW) finalist Emma Highfield is returning to the international design competition after 15 years. Her entry this year was inspired by a gruelling health journey that took her to "breaking point. Emma Highfield,…...
Vienna museum tries to keep cool with colours
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (346+ words) Armed with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard in the centre of Vienna. Thanks to his collective's artwork covering the black asphalt with a multitude of bright colours, the ground temperature…...
13 emerging designers shine: Resene awards spotlight student talent
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (212+ words) Thirteen fashion students at Whitecliffe College in Auckland have won a place in the Resene Colour of Fashion Awards show with their creations featuring in gala events in Auckland and Wellington in November. The winning designs were selected from 22 diploma…...