A Christchurch-based brand of sunglasses has hit back at claims that its business name is objectionable, after the Companies Office refused the name.
Leigh Pickering, owner of sunglasses brand "Happy To Sit On Your Face" says she will fight the decision not to allow her to operate under that name.
Pickering, who's always worked in the fashion industry, has started a business venture importing stylish and affordable sunglasses that, she explains, sit comfortably on your face (hence the name).
She told Fair Go the brand name has the added advantage of making people laugh, a good thing "because life is hard".
She said she chose the brand name because "glasses need to be happy to sit on your face, you can tell straight away, as soon as you put glasses on and move whether they feel uncomfortable or not".