Murray Dempsey

Winning the recovery: Murray Dempsey, EBI

Signs are that the economy is on a slow path to recovery. Just as spring always follows winter, it will recover. The key question smart businesses are asking now is not only how to survive today, but how to position themselves to get ahead when those good times arrive. Past recessions have shown […]

Metropol Inspire: Cold weather & connections

Cold weather calls for cocooning up inside. It’s nice to be cosy and warm, yet this can have a negative impact on our social wellbeing. Studies show that cold temperatures can often bring notions of detachment from our social support networks. We tend to favour staying inside over attending events, catching up with […]

Introducing zero-silica engineered stone

Christchurch-based stone benchtop fabricator AGB is continuing its fight against silicosis by being the first in the country to supply zero-silica engineered stone. A family-run business in Hornby South, AGB was the first New Zealand business to ban high-silica engineered stone, and has now gone one step further with its new zero-silica engineered […]

The Black Box: The Kind Foundation

Christchurch’s most recent addition to the spaces and places that make our city feel people-centred and connected is located inside Papa Hou, 4 Rolleston Avenue. Papa Hou, meaning Treasure Box, is a building like no other in Aotearoa – housing a diverse range of specialised spaces for an equally diverse number of users. […]

Group fun in Hanmer: Hanmer Springs Attractions

Operating a range of adventure activities, there’s something for everyone on offer at Hanmer Springs Attractions. Only 90 minutes north of Christchurch, Hanmer Springs is well-known for its relaxing thermal pools, and there is plenty more on offer in the village for groups. Hanmer Springs Attractions is the district’s premium Qualmark Gold adventure […]

Participate in Pawgust

This August, boost your fitness and the funds needed to support Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs. A fundraising and awareness initiative, Pawgust challenges participants to run or walk, dog alongside or not, every day throughout August. The time spent walking is an opportunity to consider the needs of Guide Dogs and their […]

Jade, quartz, and all sorts

Tightened and sculpted facial features, smoother jowls, reduced stress, depuffed, tightened, and radiant skin. Could these be the results of facial tools? They are like a workout for your face, and they come in handy as we search for anything to brighten and tighten our skin. Gua sha, facial rollers, cryo globes and […]

Catering with class: Halswell Bakery

No matter what you’re planning; a business meeting, celebration or family gathering, having fresh delicious catering is key. Food is often the star of an event, bringing everyone together and creating joy and chatter among guests. Fortunately for your event, the talented team at Halswell Bakery have your food needs taken care of […]

Partner jaunts

Conferences often allow partners to attend, adding on special activities for them to make the most of their time in the host region. Many events will have specific programmes for attendee partners, which they may or may not take advantage of. Christchurch has a huge array of options for visitors, and locals, and […]

Energy efficiency

A Christchurch energy expert has called for the Commerce Commission to start promoting incentives for energy efficiency. Chris Mardon, managing director of Christchurch energy efficiency company Ecobulb, says the Commerce Act clearly states that the Commerce Commission must promote incentives for energy efficiency, yet actually does nothing to encourage it. “According to the […]