Mobile phone users will be paid for their old and unwanted handsets as part of an innovative New Zealand-first mobile phone recycling and recovery scheme.
Money4Mobiles.co.nz aims to fully recycle as many mobile phones as possible within New Zealand, and give corporations and individuals the chance to put extra money in their pockets and help the environment too.
The phones recycled within New Zealand will be on-sold to emerging and developing nations including India, Russia, South America and China.
“There are around 1.8 million unused mobile phones gathering dust in cupboards and drawers within New Zealand alone,” says Money4Mobiles.co.nz director John Wilson.
“Money4Mobiles.co.nz encourages both individuals and businesses to send in their old mobiles for recycling and eventual sale to emerging and developing countries experiencing high demand for mobile phones.
“Kiwis will be able to help stop inappropriate and dangerous waste ending up in landfills and provide developing countries with affordable access to mobile phones, and at the same time make cash,” says Wilson.
The website Money4Mobiles.co.nz offers a step-by-step guide to recycling mobiles for cash.
Mobile phone users will be asked to input their mobile make and model before grading their phone from ‘A’ (as new condition) down to a ‘D’ (poor condition, i.e. major scratching and missing battery or back cover).
Users will be given a price based on their input. Prices start from $1 for old phones and go up to $512 and payment will be made within five working days.
“When Money4Mobiles.co.nz receives an order and it meets our terms and conditions, customers receive a payment direct to their bank account,” says Wilson.
Phones beyond repair will be used for parts and the company aims to recycle 75 per cent of all phones received.
Any surplus product not returned to a working category is stripped for parts to assist the correction of future faulty products.
“Handsets contain a number of hazardous components such as plastics, cadmium, lead and mercury in the batteries which are potential environmental threats if they are just thrown away rather than recycled,” says Wilson.
Users will be asked to remove old SIM or memory cards, as well as any existing data stored on the handset, before sending their phones to Money4Mobiles.co.nz.
01 June 2010
The first in a series of themed magazine issues highlighting the best of the Navigate Collection has been launched called ‘Navigate Confidential’. The first issue is all about weddings and honeymoons, and highlights the latest trend; Smaller guest lists.
Navigate works with a carefully chosen selection of luxury lodges and resorts, boutique hotels, private islands and super yachts in New Zealand, Fiji and the Cook Islands. This issue showcases unique ways to experience honeymoons and the perfect way to celebrate the biggest day of your life with the ultimate intimate wedding in luxurious style surrounded by the people you love.
Navigate Confidential is a free magazine. We bring you two magazines each year, the second edition will be launched in August 2010 with a focus on the best of Food and Wine in Oceania.
Step inside Navigate Confidential – showcasing a collection of luxury intimate wedding and honeymoon destinations in our world!
Navigate Oceania offers ten reasons to celebrate the smaller guest wedding list.
1. One of the best things about having a small wedding is the intimacy of having the people you care most about being close to you.
2. Because you are surrounded by those closest to you, your more relaxed and the feeling is a celebration rather than a production.
3. You have more control over your budget with an intimate wedding.
4. Pull out all the stops and have the lavish wedding you have always wanted and splurge on the things that really matter. Maybe it’s the out-of-this world dinner or spectacular setting.
5. Because you won’t need a large space to accommodate guests, exclusivity of venue and planning becomes easier.
6. The freedom to customize your wedding and create the perfect unique wedding that reflects just who you are.
7. Spending time with your guests, when the guest list is small makes them feel welcome and not a stranger.
8. Your small guest lists enables everyone to mix and mingle.
9. The smaller wedding includes everyone in the ceremony and you can plan your own special touches.
10. Memories are key - you and your guests will remember this truly special day because it was planned with them in mind.
The Navigate Confidential featured as an insert in the Autumn issue of MY WEDDING magazine. If you missed this copy, you can request one from:
info@navigateoceania.com or visit www.navigateoceania.com
31 May 2010
Nail Yourself Some “Me-Time” This Winter!
Just because the weather is miserable doesn’t mean you have to be! Set aside some “me time” this winter and enjoy a luxurious experience at Verdo Nails – without breaking a nail – or the bank!
Verdo Nails is a boutique nail salon offering a full range of services to clients, from manicures and pedicures to spa treatments, nail enhancements and acrylics – staffed by a dedicated team of professionals boasting a wealth of experience in the industry.
With an express treatment lasting just 15 minutes, there’s no excuse not to look and feel fabulous this season – drop in for a quick pamper session on your way to pick up your little ones from school, or pop in for a quick pick-me-up in your lunch hour. Whatever time you can set aside, you can guarantee that you’ll leave feeling like a million dollars – without having spent it!
Owner and director of Verdo Nails, Amber McIver says with the regression in standards of nail salons, a gap in the market existed to provide women with a quality service that offered both luxury and affordability.
“I wanted to create a place where beauty was affordable without skimping on luxury. It’s that little bit of luxury that really makes our clients feel beautiful. Women deserve to be pampered and we hope to create an environment that allows that.”
“I’m a true believer in creating experiences. We aim to provide women with an experience where they feel welcome, have no need to question the expertise of our team or the quality of our products and feel assured they will receive the same high professional standard each time they visit,” says McIver.
“Cleanliness is of the utmost importance to the team at Verdo Nails. Alongside this, we strive to provide clients with a service of the highest quality and that also extends to the products we use, including our nourishing oils, scrubs and moisturisers.”
Dedicated to customer hygiene and safety, Verdo Nails is an authorized OPI nail salon and use the OPI range for all nail treatments. Containing no harsh chemicals such as DBP, Toulene and Formaldehyde, OPI provides a safe choice with professional results. Verdo Nails is also firmly anti-MMA (Methyl methacrylate liquid monomers).
Whether you’re a bride-to-be, a busy mum in need of some time out or just in the mood to be spoilt, Verdo Nails offer a gorgeous range of packages – you can even hire out the salon for a truly A-list girls night of serious pampering!
For more information and a full range of Verdo Nails’ services, visit VerdoNails.co.nz
Verdo Nails is a boutique nail salon offering a full range of services to clients, from manicures and pedicures to spa treatments, nail enhancements and acrylics – staffed by a dedicated team of professionals boasting a wealth of experience in the industry.
With an express treatment lasting just 15 minutes, there’s no excuse not to look and feel fabulous this season – drop in for a quick pamper session on your way to pick up your little ones from school, or pop in for a quick pick-me-up in your lunch hour. Whatever time you can set aside, you can guarantee that you’ll leave feeling like a million dollars – without having spent it!
Owner and director of Verdo Nails, Amber McIver says with the regression in standards of nail salons, a gap in the market existed to provide women with a quality service that offered both luxury and affordability.
“I wanted to create a place where beauty was affordable without skimping on luxury. It’s that little bit of luxury that really makes our clients feel beautiful. Women deserve to be pampered and we hope to create an environment that allows that.”
“I’m a true believer in creating experiences. We aim to provide women with an experience where they feel welcome, have no need to question the expertise of our team or the quality of our products and feel assured they will receive the same high professional standard each time they visit,” says McIver.
“Cleanliness is of the utmost importance to the team at Verdo Nails. Alongside this, we strive to provide clients with a service of the highest quality and that also extends to the products we use, including our nourishing oils, scrubs and moisturisers.”
Dedicated to customer hygiene and safety, Verdo Nails is an authorized OPI nail salon and use the OPI range for all nail treatments. Containing no harsh chemicals such as DBP, Toulene and Formaldehyde, OPI provides a safe choice with professional results. Verdo Nails is also firmly anti-MMA (Methyl methacrylate liquid monomers).
Whether you’re a bride-to-be, a busy mum in need of some time out or just in the mood to be spoilt, Verdo Nails offer a gorgeous range of packages – you can even hire out the salon for a truly A-list girls night of serious pampering!
For more information and a full range of Verdo Nails’ services, visit VerdoNails.co.nz
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