FROM THE EDITOR
CREATIVE JUNCTION
other business without the stress of
owning two companies.
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But is that really the message I want
to teach my kids? It was my dream to
create a magazine that shared positive
news, to help small businesses promote
themselves without having to spend a
fortune on advertising. To showcase the
unique talent that so many Northlanders
have and to celebrate the achievements
that no one else seems to hear about.
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an emotional Do I want to teach my kids that you
rollercoaster. Between a deadline, a shouldn’t follow your dreams? Do I want
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and a million bills to pay- it’s not surprising your way straight away that you should
that I was starting to question myself.
give up? I don’t think so.
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Why do I do what I do?
When I started Creative Junction, I knew
we had to do something different from
There are times where I work 70 hour
other publications. Having an online
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weeks and barely have enough to buy
publication reflected my own personal
groceries. I know what it’s like to have to
values. I could create something that
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‘borrow’ money from your savings to get a
could go out to thousands without having
bill paid, and I know what it’s like to have
the environmental impact of distribution. I
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to miss your child’s cross country because
also really liked the idea of online being
you have a client meeting. So why don’t I
forever. Paper disintegrates, but once
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get a ‘real job’?
something is online it can sit there in
I’m a qualified print journalist, I have a ‘cyber space’ for as long as it likes.
wealth of experience behind me and
Sometimes we have to do print editions
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people
are always calling out for writers.
though. Sometimes it is nice to physically
I could provide a steady income for my
open a book, and you can hardly give out
family and allow my husband to run our
an online edition at markets and expos!
When we do print we only print as many
as needed, and we do it locally here in
Whangarei- it’s our little way of keeping
Northland perfect for the next generation
to enjoy.
This month marks the first anniversary of
Creative Junction magazine, and you’ll
notice a big increase in the amount of
businesses that have come on board to
support us. Every single one of these
businesses have been approached by
us because we believe in their service
or product, every single one of these
businesses are local businesses that
share a positive vision for the future of
Northland. Every single one of these
businesses deserves your support, so
please make an effort to like them on
social media, share their business page
and spread the word!
Because you are the reason I do what I
do. If you’re reading this you’ve picked up
the magazine or opened the link online.
Simply by reading our magazine you are
supporting our community. Thank you.
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