Sarah Hewlett Diprose is an Architect at Warren and Mahoney, a multi-disciplinary architectural and design practice. Having been with the practice for over 15 years, Sarah holds the senior position of Associate and has been involved in numerous award-winning educational and commercial projects throughout New Zealand’s north island. 1. How did your career in Architecture come […]
Auckland Port is potentially on the verge of being relocated and reclamation plans have been drawn up to move the ports to a new home, in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames. While the port has played a tremendous role in the development of Auckland, today the current site has become increasingly polluted […]
New Zealand already has excellent renewable energy credentials but still wants to set its sights higher – a vision endorsed by Prime Minister Ardern. Taking advantage of its ‘geographical luck’ in the words of one commentator, New Zealand already produces 80% of its electricity from renewable resources; hydro, geothermal and land-based wind power. Auckland, Wellington […]
With the last glimpses of winter behind us, it’s understandable if you’re starting to look towards the summer months with excitement! For many of us professionally, planning is already starting for 2020 so it’s the perfect time to get started if you’re considering making the next step in your career. To ease you into the […]
featured As a business we are navigating the Covid-19 crisis alongside you, balancing the need to flex to the many impacts of the crisis on us all, whilst looking to the future and how… Read More Career Advice If you are looking to advance to the next stage of your career, but you feel you […]
Every day, the ways we travel are improving with many innovations that enhance travelling experiences across the world. In recent years, the way we travel has changed drastically: from GPS devices, e-tickets and ID chip for bag tracking, new technology has really benefited both the traveller and the travelling companies. But, here are four innovations […]
You’ve got a job and you know it inside out. You’re performing well but you are starting to wonder should you be doing more? Even if you love your job, you probably don’t want to stay in the same position forever. To keep evolving and learning, you have to make a change. But that doesn’t […]
A new government report has revealed a digital divide exists in New Zealand. Some communities and households find themselves without adequate internet access. In the report, the key factor identified as influencing internet connectivity levels was household income. Along with other data, the report will serve as a valuable touchstone for the government’s work to […]
From his experience working for a chartered accounting firm and then making the transition into HR and recruitment, Nik Sheremetov knows the key factors that will help you succeed in an Accounting or Finance interview. Here, Nik shares his insights on how to be well prepared and what areas to practice up on before your interview. […]
< Back to Relocate to New Zealand When you’re ready to make the move to New Zealand, you’ll want to find a rental property to get settled. Once you feel more at home, you might want to consider buying a place of your own, but it’s common to rent first. Renting is a relatively straight […]
With an ageing baby boomer population, an increasing number of senior practitioners and law firms will need to think about succession planning. The importance of strategic planning is important, both for the client’s benefit as well as those currently in a firm. Succession planning takes time, and although a non-billable activity, it will determine the […]
Below are a few tips for anyone who has experienced redundancy who is now looking for work: Be honest When it comes to interviewing for new opportunities, it is not uncommon for jobseekers to avoid mentioning their redundancy to future employers. However, we would recommend transparency in this situation. Employers are well aware that in […]
Our data shows us year upon year that employers’ recruitment activity dips in November and December across Europe and the number of potential jobs registered starts to drop at the end of November. From December 2012 to January 2013, we saw a 50% rise in traffic to our website. If you are considering a new role […]