Apr 2, 2011

128 buildings are to be demolished in Christchurch’s city centre following the 22nd February earthquake. 128. It’s just a number. But when you start putting names to the businesses that were in those buildings, suddenly the extent of the damage becomes very real. These are the building that will be either demolished (or have already been...

Sep 8, 2010

Some of the busiest people following the earthquake are tradespeople. There’ll be a heap of work to do with regards to making buildings safe, fixing water pipes and sorting out electrical problems. Christchurch builders, Carl and Maria McHaffie of McHaffie Homes, are running around the city right now taking care of earthquake damaged homes and...

Apr 22, 2010

Ok, well no not really saved my life but hey that’s a good example of how people can get too involved with their gadgets huh? Anyway. Vodafone were really good to me and here’s how. Note that the title of this blog post could also be “Sucking up to corporates sometimes pays off”. Less than a year ago, I bought a touch screen LG KP500...

Jul 29, 2009

I have just got back from my first Twitter Meet-up (tweetup) at Christchurch’s Divine Cafe. Quite an interesting experience. It’s strange to walk into a cafe and up to a group of strangers sitting around a table and say “So … are you the people from Twitter because if not you’re probably wondering what the hell I’m talking...

Apr 22, 2009

Google has recently created a “Google Me” page. This is an online profile (another one!) that is specifically linked to Google search results. Whenever I get an inquiry from a prospect I haven’t heard of, or I want to find info on an industry colleague or a competitor, I always Google their name. If they have a unique name, you’re bound...

Apr 16, 2009

Here, take my property and use it for your own monetary gains! Would you walk up to a stranger in the street, hand them your favourite photographs and say, “you’re free to use these for anything you like”? No? Well, if you have ever posted a photo to a social site such as Facebook, this is exactly what you are doing. And you’re not just handing them to...