Dedicated to student development with Christine Leighton
After 42 years in education, St Andrew’s College Rector, Christine Leighton, is very clear about the privilege of spending a career dedicated to the development of young people. Teenagers are wired to test boundaries and while this has not changed over the last few decades, the world surrounding them has. Schools are places where character […]
Building more rental properties
Canterbury ranks fourth among the regions building dedicated rental properties, with 59 completed so far. According to research conducted by Property Council New Zealand, as of 31 December 2023 there have been 1307 Build to Rent (BTR) homes delivered across New Zealand. Additionally, 850 BTR homes are under construction and a further 3395 in the […]
Eco Design Advisors
Eco Design Advisors help improve the comfort and health of New Zealanders by providing free independent advice on home performance. Working for local councils, their advice can range from new builds and significant renovations, to behaviour change and simple retrofits. The service can take the form of a conversation around a table, or a comprehensive […]
The power of mentoring: Alison Adams of ChristchurchNZ
Christchurch is a great place to do business. We have a unique innovation ecosystem where companies collaborate and support each other. The city’s size and the cooperative mindset of our people create an environment where everyone chips in to help each other succeed. Which is why the nationwide Business Mentors programme works so well here. […]
The Garden City: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor
Christchurch isn’t called the Garden City for nothing – and it definitely keeps that title when autumn rolls around. The leaves are turning red and yellow, and starting to fall (we’re sweeping them out of the drains, don’t worry), and the weather is starting to cool off. There’s still a lot going on around the […]
Healthy skin with skinimalism
Just a few years ago, having hundreds of different products and targeting every possible skin issue was all the rage. Now, ‘skinimalism’ is in. Rooted in the idea that ‘less is more’, skinimalism strips away the unnecessary steps in your skincare routine in favour of products that are more effective and efficient. It’s like applying […]
Delicious edibles: Naturally Delicious
Being disqualified from your first cake baking competition aged eight because the judges simply didn’t believe you could make something so good, might deter many a budding baker from ever picking up a whisk again. Not so Michael Johnson. Michael says he wasn’t very good at school, but his skills kicked in when he was […]
Safe, healthy homes: Fraemohs Homes
The Christchurch and the Kaikōura earthquakes and their aftershocks felt as if they were trying to tear the land in two. The aftermath separated Cantabrians into two groups as well: those whose properties were devastated, and those whose homes came through the trials with little damage. One home remained completely unscathed following the 7.8 earthquake […]
Working together: Leann Watson of Business Canterbury
The last few weeks have been busy again as we advocate on behalf of Canterbury businesses. Recently, Ali Adams (CEO, ChristchurchNZ) and I flew to Wellington for a whirlwind tour of the big business ministries including MBIE and MFAT. The purpose of the trip was to reiterate Canterbury’s position as a powerhouse regional economy – […]
Say it through flowers: Victoria Florists
Whatever life throws at us, from its highest to its lowest moments, it is often the gift of flowers that touches the heart more intensely than the spoken word. To know that we are not forgotten, and more importantly, that we are loved, brings the greatest happiness. Especially on Mother’s Day, there’s no better feeling […]