Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Local election countdown
This will be my last Metropol column for the current mayoral term as we head into the local body election period. Ihave thoroughly enjoyed my last three years in the role of Mayor. It seems fitting that we are currently celebrating Matariki – a chance to connect with the past, celebrate the present and look […]
Supporting our community: Ross Steele, Te Pae General Manager
Te Pae marks three years of success since first opening its doors. T e Pae Christchurch is more than just a venue. It’s a gathering place where our community can come together to support one another. In recent months, our team have proudly supported and hosted several fundraising banquet events, helping to raise vital funds […]
Creating community in Ashburton: Neil Brown, Mayor of Ashburton
Civic buildings bring people of a community together and Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton’s library and council administration building, has achieved just that. Since it opened in January 2024, Te Whare Whakatere has been a place for business, for debate, for decisions and gatherings; it has also become a space for the community, who we see […]
Budget breaks for business: Leeann Watson, CE Business Canterbury
Canterbury businesses can benefit from announcements in the recent Budget. Budget 2025 makes meaningful progress where it counts for Canterbury businesses, providing a platform for growth, helping rein in inflation and beginning to chip away at our infrastructure deficit. The centrepiece ‘Investment Boost’ initiative will provide a great platform for businesses to activate their growth […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Te Kaha countdown
A big highlight for me over the last month was the ‘one year to go’ milestone until One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha opens its doors to the public in April 2026. It was great to host so many local media to mark the milestone, and the vibe was extremely positive and enthusiastic. This […]
Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma: The building sector’s turning point
As we move deeper into 2025, we are seeing small signs that could indicate the tide might be starting to slowly turn for the building and construction sector. The journey out of the downturn has been long, but we are beginning to see glimmers of recovery – in the numbers, in the policy environment, and […]
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