Believe it or not but Christmas is just around the corner! Clients are an essential part of any business and Christmas is the perfect time to thank them for their loyalty throughout the year with a personal gift. So if you’re looking for some different ideas on fun festive gifts for your clients then read on! We’ve got some great suggestions that won’t break the bank either.
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Spring is a beautiful time of year. We can see new life in the garden with buds, blossoms, and cheerful spring flowers such as daffodils and crocuses. And we see new life in the fields with lambs frolicking and new-born calves. With lovely bright warmer weather, it’s time to get outside and make the most of the great Kiwi outdoors. Here are some ideas of how you can enjoy our beautiful landscape with some great free activities.
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September is shaping up to be a busy month on the entertainment front. There’s plenty to choose from in terms of festivals, comedy and performing arts. Here’s our pick of September’s top events in Auckland Classic Comedy Allstars. The Classic Comedy Club, Auckland CBD Friday 12 August 2016 to Friday 30 September 2016 It can still be wet and miserable in September and the Comedy Allstars is certain to help you…
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Christmas is approaching fast and for once you’re relatively organised. Your Christmas hampers are ordered, your careful struggle of year long Christmas club savings have ensured your table will groan and after many attempts at a seasonal Christmas cake you’ve got it perfect. Then, disaster strikes, you’ve nominated to organise the office Christmas function. If this is your first time organising…
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Valentine’s Day weekend is upon us, have you made plans yet for the most romantic day of the year? If your budget stretches further than dinner at a Valentine’s Day restaurant, why not surprise your partner with a weekend out of town? Spoiling your loved one this year with a Valentine’s getaway at a luxury retreat will go down in history as your best date ever – but where to go? New Zealand…
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Spending time at the beach can be one of the most relaxing ways to spend your summer holiday. Whether you spend a day or a week at a New Zealand beach, there’s nothing quite like a golden sandy beach or a secluded bay to let you escape from everyday life – with a dip in the ocean, a good book under the shade of a beach umbrella, or a game of frisbee on the beach…
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Confused about Queen’s Birthday? You’re not the only one! The Queen’s Official Birthday is celebrated on a different day in each of her countries – and in neither of them is it a static date! While New Zealand history traditionally celebrates the birth of The Queen on the first Monday in June each year, read on to find out when other commonwealth countries celebrate this date – and where the tradition began…
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Labour Day is a New Zealand annual public holiday, also celebrated in other countries such as Australia, Canada and the United States, and is primarily a day off work to celebrate and reward workers across the country. Kiwis celebrate Labour Day on the fourth Monday of every October – see the Stat Holidays article for specific dates. The History of Labour Day. Labour Day is strongly…
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Remember the good old days of the Midwinter Christmas disco when you were at primary school? Midwinter Christmas parties may have gone out of style over the last five years or so, but this year they’re back with a vengeance. Thinking about throwing your own Midwinter Christmas soirée but not sure where to start? Check out our top tips to heating up your July with a taste of the silly season…
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Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays, and is celebrated worldwide, including in many of the major cities in New Zealand. It brings Eastern culture at its most celebratory to the West, and is an exciting event for the whole family. The Chinese New Year is celebrated by festivities which traditionally begin on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar, and last for 15 days…
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