OPES Partners | Director Andrew Nicol: New builds vs old builds
Were our houses really built better back in the day? Rows of townhouses are springing up all across New Zealand. Some people call them cheap, cookie-cutter homes. Especially when you see them next to older villas. But were houses really better back in the day? Fifty years ago, homes were hand-built by teams […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Local election countdown
This will be my last Metropol column for the current mayoral term as we head into the local body election period. Ihave thoroughly enjoyed my last three years in the role of Mayor. It seems fitting that we are currently celebrating Matariki – a chance to connect with the past, celebrate the present […]
Supporting our community: Ross Steele, Te Pae General Manager
Te Pae marks three years of success since first opening its doors. T e Pae Christchurch is more than just a venue. It’s a gathering place where our community can come together to support one another. In recent months, our team have proudly supported and hosted several fundraising banquet events, helping to raise […]
Creating community in Ashburton: Neil Brown, Mayor of Ashburton
Civic buildings bring people of a community together and Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton’s library and council administration building, has achieved just that. Since it opened in January 2024, Te Whare Whakatere has been a place for business, for debate, for decisions and gatherings; it has also become a space for the community, who […]
Budget breaks for business: Leeann Watson, CE Business Canterbury
Canterbury businesses can benefit from announcements in the recent Budget. Budget 2025 makes meaningful progress where it counts for Canterbury businesses, providing a platform for growth, helping rein in inflation and beginning to chip away at our infrastructure deficit. The centrepiece ‘Investment Boost’ initiative will provide a great platform for businesses to activate […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Te Kaha countdown
A big highlight for me over the last month was the ‘one year to go’ milestone until One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha opens its doors to the public in April 2026. It was great to host so many local media to mark the milestone, and the vibe was extremely positive and […]
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