by Nick Oscilowski | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorised
Something special is happening in our region. From 16-25 October 2026 the inaugural Festival of Design Aotearoa will be taking place across Whanganui and Palmerston North, bringing together a whole bunch of designers, makers, creatives, and curious minds from across...
by Nick Oscilowski | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorised
Anthonie Tonnon is best known as an award-winning songwriter and performer, but over the past decade he’s also built a reputation as one of Aotearoa’s most thoughtful public transport advocates. He currently operates Whanganui’s historic Durie Hill Elevator and...
by Nick Oscilowski | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorised
Sam Moore is a Whanganui-based garden and planting designer whose work under the Considerate Design banner is grounded in the idea that gardens are living systems — spaces that balance beauty, biodiversity, and functionality. His approach gets good outcomes by...
by Nick Oscilowski | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorised
The Black Pine team is delighted to have contributed to two articles in the River City Press as part of a feature celebrating the opening of the Glasshouse restaurant, bar and conference facilities at The Avenue Hotel in Whanganui. This has been a massive project in...
by Nick Oscilowski | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorised
Gaining B Corp certification is a really intense process for any business, and it’s an achievement to be proud of. But it’s definitely not the end of the journey! Recertification happens every three years — and the criteria is arguably more rigorous than...
