The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale

While I enjoyed the break over the lockdown period, I have to admit, it was great getting back into the real-life working routine again. Like many, I grew tired of the Zoom this and Skype that. I went back to work the moment the restrictions allowed me to do so and over […]

The Influencers: Leeann Watson

  In the last few weeks, we saw the nation collectively holding its breath as it became apparent that our border control and testing regime was not as rigorous as we thought. It was incredibly disappointing to hear about some people entering the country then disappearing off the radar. New Zealanders have […]

The Influencers: Joanna Norris

  We’ve got a one billion dollar opportunity waiting for us. One billion is the amount spent on overseas tourism that Canterbury has the opportunity to retain, according to a report from Deloitte. The figure is calculated by estimating how much outbound tourists spend overseas and apportioning this to each region, based […]

The Influencers: John Bridgman

    Construction is back up and running at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre after a shutdown during the COVID-19 restriction period. Work kicked off again at Level 3 with a smaller team and strict social distancing requirements, and as we return to the city it is brilliant to see how quickly […]

The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel

  Work on the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan process was well underway when the COVID-19 crisis hit our shores, which means all the tools that will help us drill into our finances and project priorities have been developed. Now we can road-test them on our updated draft annual plan. I know some […]

The Influencers: Marian Johnson

    I recently took part in a discussion with NZ innovation community leaders where everyone shared their thoughts on what made New Zealand a uniquely innovative country poised to thrive and lead in a post-COVID world. I came to New Zealand 12 years ago having married a young Kiwi on his OE […]