Property trends: CoreLogic CEO Kelvin Davidson
A deep and prolonged downturn in property values is still helping buyers. The downturn since 2021 has given buyers increased pricing power. Nationally, values have fallen by nearly 18% from their post-Covid peak. Roughly three years on from that peak, the largest declines in values among the main centres have been seen in Wellington and […]
Costly regulation: Straterra Inc CEO Josie Vidal
New Zealand loves to regulate but it doesn’t always get it right and mistakes are costly. We broadly agree with the sentiment in the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document, although it sure needs improvement. We agree with the sentiment in the document that bad regulation can stifle innovation and give rise to numerous unintended […]
Change is coming: Employment Counsel’s Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani
Several upcoming changes to New Zealand employment law may benefit both employers and employees in the long run. Probably the most hotly debated change is the introduction of an income threshold for employees claiming personal grievances for unjustified dismissal. The change means employees earning above $180,000 per annum will be unable to raise an unjustified […]
A remarkable year: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
Despite the challenges, 2024 was nothing short of transformative for Ōtautahi Christchurch. As the CEO of ChristchurchNZ, I have a unique view of the dynamic changes happening in our city, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved. Over the past year, the city supported more than 745 businesses and worked closely with […]
Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele: A regenerated city
In just under three years since opening, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has become a shining example of the successful regeneration of our city. Hosting a diverse range of national and international conventions, exhibitions, banquets, meetings, and live entertainment, Te Pae is helping to firmly establish Christchurch as a unique destination for global business events. […]
ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams: Strengthening global connections
I’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip to Japan, filled with fantastic meetings and insights into the future of Christchurch’s global connections. At the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) conference, I had the privilege of meeting the Mayor of Kurashiki, Christchurch’s sister city. The bond we share with Kurashiki, along with the insights from […]