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 […]

Putting people in homes: Rent Wise Property Management

People and property are Shona Saunders’ passion. Combining the two, she works with rental property owners and also tenants to ensure the best for both. REINZ accredited, Shona has been working in the rental field for more than 10 years, through her company Rent Wise Property Management. Repeat clients are a sure sign of her […]

Springtime home lending: Mylend

It’s the beautiful time of year when the blossoms are blooming, flowers smell amazing, and everything is so green that it’s impossible not to be in a good mood. Home lending often reflects the seasons too. People are more excited to sell their home and take the plunge when the surroundings are prettier. It just […]

NZ Mortgages: First Home Buyers in Christchurch, the essential tips & tricks

Buying your first home in Christchurch is an ever-increasingly popular option. Cheaper than Auckland and Wellington, with plenty of options for property from hillside homes, city townhouses to classic kiwi bungalows on larger sections, there is an option for every buyer. Here at NZ Mortgages, we’re proud to be based in Christchurch, and to help […]

Murray Dempsey

Marketing is the backbone of business strategy: EBI Business Improvement Specialists

Business strategy defines a company’s overall vision, objectives, and competitive advantage. It also answers big questions. Questions such as: Why does our business exist? Where are we going? What value do we provide a customer over others? How do we create and keep customers? At the same time, marketing strategy focuses on how to select […]

Why women must take charge: phwealth

For women in New Zealand, retirement planning involves more than checking KiwiSaver balances or relying on superannuation. It’s about ensuring there’s enough saved and invested to not just get by, but thrive during retirement. This also means having money set aside for emergencies, says financial advisor Shiree Hembrow, of phwealth. For many women, taking an […]

Improving health, and reducing poverty: Vanessa Weenink, MP Banks Peninsula

As the MP for Banks Peninsula and a former GP, I have always been deeply committed to healthcare that serves our whole community. My journey into Parliament was driven by the desire to create policies that extend beyond individual instances of care; they aim to uplift entire populations. I am excited about the ambitious health […]

Top results for mortgage brokerage: NZ Mortgages

In an industry where success is driven by a deep commitment to clients and a passion for results, a Christchurch-based mortgage brokerage stands out among New Zealand’s best. NZ Adviser announced its top business people for 2024, with NZ Mortgages celebrating after not one, not two, but three of its star advisers were recognised for […]

Sort your mortgage with our experts: NZ Mortgages

It has been non-stop for our team over the last few weeks. The Bright-line changes are still having a huge effect on the applications we are doing, with property investment having a real resurgence. It really is the best time to get into investing, as property prices are still reasonably affordable, and as the changes […]