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Julie Christie

A View from the Top

There's no doubt that television entertainment entrepreneur Julie Christie is a hard act to beat.

There’s no doubt that television entertainment entrepreneur Julie Christie is a hard act to beat. She has made a string of successful hit shows including Treasure Island, Mitre 10 DIY Home Rescue, and My House My Castle, won various awards and made millions. But for the mother-of-two, success hasn’t come easily.

It’s 4:37pm and Julie Christie is held up. I have been sitting in the waiting room pretending to read a TIME magazine for almost an hour. I’m not sure whether to leave and my nerve is failing. Her shows playing on an endless loop on the giant flat-screen TV in the reception foyer reassure me this is Christie’s domain... Please click "Read Entire Julie Christie Article" above to continue reading.

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Paula Kearns

The future of football is feminine

As I unzipped our team’s long blue bag, the strong smell of sweat and wet socks greeted me. And as I started washing the three loads of soccer clothes for my team I reflected on how my great love for the sport led me to become Acting CEO of New Zealand Football, which I have been for four months earlier this year, after the national sporting organisation was financially insolvent in late 2007.

How it all started
In January 2002 I spotted an advert in the local rag for the pre-season muster at the Takapuna Soccer Club. I love soccer and I have always wanted to play, however... Please click "Read Entire Paula Kearns Article" above to continue reading.

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 Claire Massey

Massey on Massey

With a surname such as this, Claire could only work for one university in New Zealand, and she does.
In fact, Claire holds two very important roles with Massey University.

She is currently the director of the New Zealand Research Centre into Small and Medium Enterprise and head of the Department of Management at Massey University.

While Claire is reluctant to expand on her genealogical connection to the University, she is actually related to William Massey, of whom Massey University is named in honour. To make the connection even more relevant... Please click "Read Entire Claire Massey Article" above to continue reading.

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Divide and Conquer

Maximise Your Multitasking Skills

Are all women naturally great at doing everything at once?
And no, this isn’t another article that simply states the long-accepted fact that, every day, it is a woman’s role to run the household, manage her relationship, and deliver on the work front (or in the community). We are, after all, the ultimate multitaskers, blessed with a brain that can assess situations, prioritise and ensure that all that is important is done – all while forecasting a day ahead. Or are we?... Please click "Read Entire Multitasking Article" above to continue reading.

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Motivate Your Team

(without paying more!)

Recognition/Attention
Become a giver! When your employees accomplish something recognise it with congratulations.

Give the personal touch
One-on-one coaching only costs time yet it really shows you care about the individual - that counts for a lot!

Create a good work environment
Is your workspace bright and cheery? Is there enough space? Is there adequate seating? Is the jug handy? Is the temperature right? The list goes on … Please click "Read Entire Motivation Article" above to continue reading.

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Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Each year in New Zealand approximately 2400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer – that’s more than 45 women every week. However, if breast cancer is detected early, there is a greater chance of survival.

When breast cancer is detected early, the cancer is usually small and less likely to have spread to other parts of the body. As a result, these cancers are able to be removed and treated with less invasive procedures. In order to ensure the early detection of breast cancer, The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation recommends yearly screening mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and 49 and every two years from the age of 50 onwards. The Foundation also recommends all women stay breast-aware... Please click "Read Entire Breast Cancer Article" above to continue reading.

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Wellbeing Snippets

TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT? DON’T BE TOO HARD ON YOURSELF!

Is your goal weight set too low? Having a goal is important for weight loss success but your goal should be to make sustainable behaviour changes. Weight loss is always a side effect of finding out what behaviour led to the weight gain in the first place and setting daily goals to change those behaviours... Please click "Read Entire Wellbeing Article" above to continue reading.

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Be a Glamour Queen

Transform day to night beauty

The party season is almost here. The Christmas period brings along lots of work functions, parties and socializing so you will want to look your best. What better time to spruce up your makeup and learn some new techniques. Lack of time is common as we rush from work to parties, events and functions, which mean we all need a great beauty regime that transforms us from looking pretty and professional to being a sexy night siren. Follow one of these three tips to easily take your makeup from day to night...Please click "Read Entire Glamour Article" above to continue reading.

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Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008

Annah Stretton - Compliments 4 Fish
Playing on her love of Asian culture and fashion, Annah Stretton returns to the Orient this season to explore the Japanese practice of Irezumi - the intricate art of full-body tattoo.
The designer focuses specifically on the symbols of the Nishikigoi (known as Koi or Brocaded Carp) and the Chrysanthemum.
Compliments 4 Fish is about cohesive drama: it uses the stunning hues, textures and form of the Koi...Please click "Read Entire Fashion Week Article" above to continue reading.

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THE 2008 MONTANA WORLD OF WEARABLEART™ (WOW®) AWARDS SHOW

The 20th Montana WOW® Awards Show mesmerised the crowds in Wellington once again with 189 garments from around the world, performing amongst an extravaganza of acrobatics, dance, comedy, pyrotechnics and a menagerie of stunning white birds.

Suzie Moncrieff and her team have spent two decades developing the original concept of WearableArt™into a world-class event that has been described... Please click "Read Entire WOW Article" above to continue reading.