Managing Director Marina Hirst Tristram with the new look Zesti bakery range By RENÉE LANG | Photography By ana galloway READ MAGAZINE The efficient processing premises which the Tasman Bay Food Group now occupies in Brightwater is a far cry from the company’s modest beginnings back in 1985 when fruit juice was its main focus. … Read more
By John Cohen-Du Four | Photography Tim Cuff READ MAGAZINE With their recent big tick from the Forestry Stewardship Council’s® (FSC®) annual independent Environmental Management audit, Nelson Forests are showing they walk their talk when it comes to continuous improvement in environmental stewardship. Nelson Management Ltd (NML), who manage Nelson Forests, are FSC®-certified, which provides … Read more
All Blacks captain Kieran Read lifts the trophy. Rugby Championship test match rugby union. Argentina Los Pumas v New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio JosÈ Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Saturday 30 September 2017. © Copyright photo: www.photosport.nz By Geoff Moffett READ MAGAZINE Nelson will be bowled over by the scale of the All Blacks v Argentina … Read more
By RENÉE LANG | Photography By ISHNA JACOBS READ MAGAZINE From left: Ben Douglas, Brad McNeill and Dean Steele Ten years ago local chartered accountant Dean Steele took a look at his client base, took a deep breath and then took steps to set up his own accounting practice in Havelock. Even though he was … Read more
Myles and Margarette Sellers By brenda webb | Photography By ishna jacobs READ MAGAZINE The knowledgeable and friendly team at The Sellers Room in Stoke is committed to providing its clients with outstanding service and skills. Whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom or commercial fit out, Myles and Margarette Sellers and their capable staff will help … Read more
By RENÉE LANG | Photography By ISHNA JACOBS READ MAGAZINE Buying or selling a house is recognised by most people as being one of life’s most potentially stressful situations. So it really does make good sense to work with someone you not only trust, but who also offers a good dose of life experience. Cue … Read more
By John Cohen-Du Four | Photography Supplied by Brook Sanctuary READ MAGAZINE 14.4km of pest-proof fencing on Nelson’s doorstep Imagine a vast swathe of pristine pre-European native bush; a huge area with absolutely no introduced predators — no rats, stoats, possums, feral cats. A place where New Zealand’s unique and endangered wildlife can thrive, … Read more
By Maike van der Heide READ MAGAZINE Spreading the good word on good works A Nelson charitable foundation may be too humble. New head and former corporate high-flyer Wei Siew Leong relishes the chance to give something back to the community by joining those who give back. Maike van der Heide investigates. Working in the … Read more
Photography By ISHNA JACOBS & PETER BURGE READ MAGAZINE James Burch, Euan McLeod, Phill Urquhart, Richard Butler, Allan Willoughby, Daring to be different, 10 years ago a regional IT solutions company named itself after a fruit; a fruit with immense health benefits and which thrives in our fair clime. A decade on, BlueBerry is an … Read more
By Renée Lang Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE The thing about running a successful business, whether it’s a small operation or a large company employing many people, is that you want to be able to get on with running it. After all, you’ve got it that far – so why not stick with what you’re … Read more