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NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
My Secret Auckland: Singer Linn Lorkin shares her favourite spots in the city
Epolito's Pizzeria, Grey Lynn. The crust is authentic New York style - the original owner, Chicklena, learned how to make it from her immigrant Sicilian grandfather when she was 13 and passed the method on to her staff, Gabriel and Natasha, who now own the business. They do a mean salad to have with your pizza. Favourite place to take a visitor to? Hoppers on a Sunday evening. The ambience is hip-kitsch, a bit like the Budapest 'ruin bars', with Tiffany-style lamps and a movable skylight roof. The band is world-class, super funky, playing R&B classics, the rhythms irresistible and all ages leap up to dance with each other in a great community way. An Auckland treasure. Favourite spot to finish a night out? Whenever I've just finished a gig, I love to stay in the venue, hang out with the stragglers, drink some wine, have a bite, wind down. Favourite place to get coffee? Neighbour, top of Hakanoa, a high standard of baristaship, lovely staff and I can get a good matcha! Favourite trail for a hike? It's not a hike, it's a walk, but you can't beat good old Grey Lynn Park of an evening. You can walk around the whole perimeter, past gorgeous old oak trees and the community doing its thing: little kids on the playground swings, pre-teens doing the Pump Track on their bikes, teenage girls and boys learning rugby skills from expert Pasifika coaches, happy dogs and their owners. Favourite venue for a gig? Epolito's, see above. I get to sing in French and Italian with French Toast. It's happy hour prices with happy people. Then there's Botticelli in Takapuna. A great live-music bar, and I sing and play my songs with my quartet. Favourite place to find a bargain? The regular pop-ups organised by the non-profit Dress for Success, which provides Auckland women with professional work attire. Good labels, excellent prices and sometimes an everything-at-$5 sale. All proceeds go to their charity. Linn Lorkin has just released Linn Lorkin's 101 Songs: The Songbook – A treasure trove of handwritten lyrics, piano parts, stories and more, celebrating New Zealand's musical legend.
Cision Canada
07-08-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Tough Commerce Acquires AgileTQ to Expand its Job Management Capabilities
TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Tough Commerce, the leader in modern job management software for asset-based construction businesses, today announced its acquisition of AgileTQ, a fast-growing software provider specializing in automation for concrete supply operations. The acquisition brings expanded software capabilities, deep domain expertise, and strong industry relationships to Tough Commerce, reinforcing its position as the trusted category leader in job management for asset-based construction suppliers. "Welcoming AgileTQ into the Tough Commerce family reflects our continued commitment to supporting this industry and investing in the best possible customer experience," said Ronald Richardson, CEO of Tough Commerce. "Our customers help build the world every day. By combining our strengths in innovation, technology, and construction operations, we'll give them a smarter, more connected way to run their businesses—with less hassle and more efficiency." Founded in 2022, AgileTQ's flagship product, PumpTrack, delivers real-time job insights, seamless quote-to-bill workflows, and automated lien paperwork—streamlining cash flow and job management for concrete pumping companies across North America. As part of the acquisition, all AgileTQ team members are now active contributors to the Tough Commerce business, bringing their passion and deep customer relationships to the broader platform. The team includes Joe Sostaric, a 40+ year concrete industry veteran and respected ACPA thought leader, who will help drive product growth and customer success with his unmatched industry perspective. "We're thrilled to join forces with the innovative and mission-driven team at Tough Commerce," said Zach Kirkham, Founder of AgileTQ. "Together, we're building the gold standard in job management, one that gives customers more control, better insights, and a smoother way to run their operations." Special thanks to Asad Jalib, VP of Operations and Finance, whose leadership played a key role in ensuring a seamless transition. About Tough Commerce Tough Commerce is the leading job management software for asset-based construction businesses, currently supporting customers with operations in volumetric concrete, concrete pumping, hydrovac excavation, bins, and more. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Tough Commerce pioneered the industry's first white-label ecommerce platform. Since then, Tough Commerce has evolved to a fully integrated quote-to-cash solution that helps businesses streamline operations, gain financial visibility, and operate more efficiently. Tough Commerce proudly partners with industry leading equipment manufacturers including Holcombe Mixers, Bay-Lynx Manufacturing, Blend Plants, and integrates with a comprehensive set of ecosystem partners including Stripe, Sage, Avalara, Samsara, QuickBooks, and Geotab.
