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4 days ago | 96five.com | Michael McQueen |Michael Mcqueen

“The electric light never came from the continuous improvement of candles.” – Oren HarariIn business, making small, incremental improvements can keep things running smoothly—but it won’t future-proof an organization. According to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, 42% of CEOs believe their companies won’t be viable in ten years if they stay on their current path. The message is clear: playing it safe is no longer safe.

2 weeks ago | 96five.com | Steff Willis

This Mother’s Day, we’re handing you the mic – literally!Mums are incredible. They’re the late-night feeders, the lunchbox legends, the school run chauffeurs, the problem-solvers, and the comfort-givers. Whether it’s their quiet strength or their loud cheers from the sidelines, they deserve to be celebrated in style. That’s where you come in. We’ve teamed up with Epic Hair Designs to give five wonderful mums a well-deserved treat – a $300 voucher for some serious pampering.

2 weeks ago | 96five.com | Michael McQueen |Michael Mcqueen

I had a moment recently that made me stop and think. I was driving a hire car, something I do often while travelling for work. But this one didn’t have the bells and whistles I’m used to—no reverse camera, no 360-degree sensors, no helpful beeping when I got too close to the curb. I found myself hesitating, second-guessing my angles and approach. And that’s when it hit me. Something I used to be really good at—parking—had started to slip away from me.

2 weeks ago | 96five.com | Russ Matthews

Tragic events occur worldwide every day that rarely make the news on the other side of the world. Yet, the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes had an impact that sent ripples worldwide and continues to affect the island nation’s conscience. Writer/director Miki Magasiva (We Are Still Here) taps into the personal shockwaves in Tinā that continue to run through the various communities impacted by the quake.

3 weeks ago | 96five.com | Justin Rouillon