The Influencers: Leeann Watson

The recently announced trans-Tasman travel bubble has come as welcome relief. Prior to Covid-19, Australia was our largest international visitor market, accounting for almost half of all international visitor arrivals, and spending approximately $2.7 billion.     So as we head into the colder months, an influx of visitors from Australia will have a significant […]

Moving through grief

Sumner psychologist Julie Zarifeh has suffered immense loss, losing her husband and son in the space of two weeks. Her new book traverses the subject of grief, as Julie herself traversed the famed Pyrenees trail Camino de Santiago, the New York marathon, falling in love, getting engaged and becoming a grandmother.     Grief on […]

Meet the marketplace for movers making prices fairer: Wise Move

Problem: You’re about to move a large item. Say it’s a motorcycle you’ve ordered from Oamaru that you’d like brought up to Rangiora. If there’s just one of you, and your item weighs 300 kilograms, you realise you’re not going to be able to fit it in your car or ute, let alone lift the […]

The Influencers: Peter Townsend

For as long as I can remember, the need to improve the interface between education and the workplace has been an issue. How can we better equip those in education to be as well prepared as possible for life beyond the classroom?     Given its unique grouping of key stakeholders, (Canterbury District Health Board, […]

The Influencers: Leeann Watson

Over a year after the first cases of Covid-19 hit our shores, we continue to see considerable strain on our global supply chain, which could have significant long-term repercussions for both businesses and consumers.     The concern around freight is a “perfect storm” of supply chain challenges. The global surge in demand for goods […]

The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel

We are now well and truly into autumn. Maybe the odd chilly day will give you a chance to have your say on a range of plans that represent significant investments in our city.     Ihave referred to the Long- Term Plan as investing in the future. I am aware of calls for austerity […]

The Influencers: Marian Johnson

At Ministry of Awesome, we are completely focused on growing NZ’s future high-value companies. One of the most exciting projects we are working on right now is how we can encourage more women founders into the start-up pipeline.     Not only do we want to encourage diversity in our start-up ecosystem we also know […]

The skinny skincare tools

Regular visits to the beauty salon sounds like a fabulous idea, and is a fantastic way to not only look after your skin but doubles as a relaxing selfcare ritual. With so many salon treatments available, it can be tricky choosing which to invest in, but luckily, it’s becoming easier to take care of your […]

The Influencers: John Bridgman

In what might be the best gauge of current developer confidence in Christchurch, we have just gone to market with our largest central city land parcel.   At over 8000m2 the site bordered by Madras, Armagh and Gloucester Streets is the biggest blank canvas development opportunity you will see this close to Cathedral Square anytime […]

The Influencers: Joanna Norris

Having wrapped up a fantastic summer of events, capped off with the biggest coup of all – securing Christchurch as host city for global sailing event Sail GP 2022 – it’s worth a look at why major events form a key part of our economic recovery.     If you were one of the 13,800 […]