Kiwisaver group offers free, online programme
In its inaugural Annual Review, the foundation says its unique programme to build financial capability is helping numerous New Zealanders. Since 2009, Ngā Tāngata Microfinance (NTM) has been offering interest-free loans to New Zealanders who’ve hit a rough patch and don’t know where to turn. The Booster Foundation partnered with NTM in 2022, to build […]
Moving on up in your career: Zestpeople
Is career change on your New Year’s wish list? Remember, a “goal without a plan is just a wish”. When you see people who are passionate about their work and lives, seem to have found their perfect niche, talk about their life and work with such enthusiasm, do you ever wonder how you could discover […]
Fuelling finances: Mylend
Race Week is traditionally a big week in Canterbury. Cup Day, Ladies day, Riccarton Races… it’s a week of sunshine (hopefully) socialising and being surrounded by people hoping to make a quick buck. Now I have been known to attend Cup Day on the Tuesday with the same lovely group of friends who I have […]
Cruisy economy
Figures from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) on the economic and social impact of cruise tourism shows the 2023/2024 season generated $5.3 million for the local economy. Total cruise tourist expenditure was between $23 and $35 million. The NZIER report for ChristchurchNZ revealed a positive view of cruise tourism, with 69% of […]
Talk to us now: NZ Mortgages
The market is certainly buzzing with activity. With the OCR dropping to 4.75%, interest rates are finally heading in the right direction at a great pace. Another OCR announcement at the end of November has the potential to see the rate go to 4.5% for the start of 2025. Our crystal ball hopefully sees 4.99% […]
Restoring New Zealand’s law and order: Vanessa Weenink, MP Banks Peninsula
Every New Zealander deserves to feel safe in their homes, businesses, and communities, but in recent years, that feeling has turned to fear for too many. Here in Canterbury this issue is no different. That’s why this Government made a promise to restore law and order and we’ve taken decisive action in our Q3 Action […]
EBI Business Improvement Specialists: Why ignoring older workers is destroying your company’s future
Ageism is an unspoken bias that’s killing workplace potential. Let’s be honest, consciously or unconsciously, many companies lean toward hiring younger talent, thinking youth equals innovation and experience equals stagnation. That kind of thinking really is past its use-by. Ignoring older workers means you’re not just missing out, you could be sabotaging your company’s growth. […]
Airport rideshare zone changing
Christchurch Airport is changing some of its public transport pick-up points to enhance passenger convenience and safety. As part of these improvements, the Rideshare (Uber) pick-up zone will move just a few steps away from International Arrivals at Door 7, alongside the existing taxi rank and Super Shuttle. The change reflects the growing preference for […]
Managing career change: Zestpeople
Navigating unplanned career change through restructuring and redundancy can be a rocky road. We don’t have to look far to know someone affected by the wave of restructuring throughout the country; it’s a challenging time for all involved. As specialist career practitioners and trusted partners to many organisations, Zestpeople has extensive experience in outplacement, currently […]
The real deal: Ray White Marshlands
In 2013, Amanda Blair’s journey into real estate began with a spark of passion ignited on the set of Mitre 10 Dream Home. The DIY star had her design skills put to the test and was immersed into the world of power tools, frenzied hammering, sanding, and painting to create a brand new home. She’s […]
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