Playground sunshade petition launched

24/08/2016

More than 1000 people have signed a mother’s petition urging councils to provide shade at playgrounds to protect kids from […]

Shade recommendations for NZ sports grounds and facilities

1/10/2015

The recommendations below are minimum shade guidelines by the NZ Cancer Society for sports grounds and facilities across New Zealand […]

THE KILLER IN YOUR LIFE – UV Radiation and what to do about it

14/09/2015

Did you know that you come in contact with a killer every day? Every time you step out of your […]

8 undeniable reasons YOUR school needs a COLA canopy

13/08/2015

A COLA canopy by Shade Systems is a fantastic way for the school to engage with other community groups by […]

Shade Systems in Rarotonga

11/07/2015

Over the past month, various members of the Shade Systems team have been traveling to and from Rarotonga to assist […]

Does your shade cover need a little TLC?

23/06/2015

Is your sail sagging or flapping? Are there small holes or is the fabric starting to fray? Perhaps your shade […]

Points to consider when buying a shade sail…

11/06/2015

Over the past few years, shade sails have become a very popular and practical shade solution because of their versatility, […]

A Short History of the Shade Sail

12/11/2014

Some people may view the use of shade sails as a modern innovation – but a trip back through the […]

Thinking Ahead

20/10/2014

What does the future hold for the kids of today’s up and coming generation? Is it hovercars and space travel, […]

Investing in a shade structure – the concept of generational equity

19/09/2014

I’d like to take a moment to talk about a concept that we call ‘generational equity’. Don’t worry – this […]

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