The Influencers: Alison Adams
Economic booster The biggest challenge facing Christchurch businesses is the labour shortage. This is one of the economic factors contributing to inflation, which we are all experiencing. ChristchurchNZ has been working on two initiatives to help reduce the impact of the shortages. Last week we launched the PowerUp campaign, designed to inform, inspire, […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
A win for us all It has been great to hear the stories of local businesses beginning to notice positive effects to trade, as a result of the centre being operational. We’re thrilled to finally be playing our part in the regeneration of the city. For the remainder of the year – in […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Winter in Christchurch It feels like we’ve passed a milestone once we get past the shortest day, but I often find that’s when the truly cold weather arrives. Having four distinct seasons, however, is one of the things I love about living in Christchurch. With the July school holidays about to start there […]
Think local: Moore Construction
The construction industry is doing it tough right now, with kinks in the supply chain combined with a market slump for labour. Local suppliers, always a useful but perhaps undervalued resource, have emerged as heroes, keeping projects moving when the international players are meeting barriers. One such local superstar is Moore Construction. A […]
A solid foundation: Cook Costello
The Canterbury earthquake sequence highlighted the importance of geotechnical investigations followed by a good foundation design. When building a new house or extension, there is as much engineering input required as there is architectural design. A myriad of aspects needs to be considered, from the state of the land on which the house’s […]
Keeping Antarctica green
New Zealanders have voted to keep Scott Base the same green it has been since 1965. The iconic colour received 4514 votes from the 10,830 Kiwis and honorary penguins that made the choice between green, orange and blue. Orange — or rescue orange as it was dubbed by supporters keen to keep people […]
Here to help: Re/Max Eclipse
Real estate is ever fluctuating, rising and falling in response to both local and global forces. Key to any successful real estate deal is for both seller and buyer to be cognisant of the current market, and financially ready to meet it. Articulating with the vendor and purchaser on any statistical trends and […]
Buying or selling a home? MHR Drainage
Don’t let the dream vanish down the drain. When it comes to buying or selling a home, drains are not necessarily something many of us consider – but we probably should. “Damaged drains are a constant problem for both buyers and sellers in the greater Christchurch area,” explains Josh Mackey, owner of MHR […]
From the editor: 23 June 2022
Caring for our men This month New Zealand shone a spotlight on men’s health here. Sadly it has shown that in many important aspects, men and their wider families are being let down badly. We’re not just talking mental health, although that is a huge ongoing issue, but about men’s health in general; […]
Changing our course
Many will remember Sir John Kirwan from his legendary days as an All Black, yet others will be more in sync with his work in raising awareness of mental health issues. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him during his current tour of the country to help improve children’s mental wellbeing. Proving […]
