Staying well at corporate events
Health and wellbeing at events is a growing focus as part of efforts to combat burnout, seek genuine human connection, and reject exhausting, over-scheduled agendas. From organic food options to chair yoga and mindfulness, the modern business conference is a far cry from the boozy corporate beige events of the past. As the […]
Ask a lawyer. Q&A with Kristy Rusher from Port Hills Law
Christchurch lawyer-of-all-trades Kristy Rusher would tell you the first step to being protected is staying informed. She takes the stand in conversation with Metropol to talk about becoming her own boss, what to look for in a lawyer, and why different cases require different tactics. Kristy, you’ve been in the industry handling cases […]
First homers: Liane Bean of Ray White
Christchurch’s property market is being driven by motivated first-home buyers. First-home buyers remain one of the most active groups in the Christchurch property market, with many well-prepared purchasers acting decisively when the right property becomes available, says licensee salesperson Liane Bean. Nationally, first-home buyers remain the largest purchaser group in New Zealand’s housing […]
The Te Pae effect
Conventions held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre have generated almost $74 million for the local economy in the last 12 months. In the year to June 2026, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre hosted 56 conventions, including several leading international events. This supported 827 jobs in the Canterbury region, according to the impact […]
Relationships beyond rates: Genesis Mortgages
Between evolving lending policies to stricter affordability assessments, borrowers are navigating a complex mortgage environment, which is where professional advice comes in. “A mortgage is rarely just about securing finance – it’s about creating opportunities, building long-term wealth and giving people the confidence to achieve their goals,” says Khushpreet Sidhu of boutique broker […]
Christchurch City Council goes solar
Solar panels lining the top of Christchurch Art Gallery are set to save $32,000 a year in electricity. As part of Christchurch City Council’s electrification programme, 488 new solar panels have been installed on the roof of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said he’s thrilled to see […]
Taking off the eye patch: Hamish Campbell
Sometimes I take off my eye patch and think objectively about why so many of us choose to live in Christchurch. Born and raised in Ilam, I left Christchurch to complete my PhD at Otago before building a career as a cancer research scientist and later as deputy head of research at Multiple […]
Wearable drugs
A Christchurch scientist has developed a world-first wearable drug delivery platform with a view to targeting the $10 billion US injectables market. Christchurch medtech startup Zuuka is preparing to commercialise a world-first wearable drug delivery platform to help people with diabetes, obesity, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s manage injectable treatments more easily at home. The […]
Legal ally on immigration – Vanessa Cha at Pier Law
Immigrating to New Zealand can be an overwhelming, complex and costly experience, but a local lawyer is on hand to help. Pier Law is delighted to introduce associate Vanessa Cha, who has come on board to lead the immigration team. The firm supports clients in Christchurch and across the country, as well as […]
Building the future for the Banks Peninsula – Vanessa Weenink
New classrooms and sustainable transport infrastructure on the way. I was delighted to see that communities across the Banks Peninsula are set to benefit from more investment in schools and sustainable transport infrastructure. The Government announced funding for four new classrooms at Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo as part of a $62.5 million investment […]
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