How Digital Money Is Slowly Becoming Part of Everyday Life
A few years ago, cryptocurrency was mostly discussed as an investment. For plenty of people, that meant following market swings, reading Bitcoin headlines, or occasionally checking the XRP price. Today, those conversations have started to broaden. The way we use money has changed dramatically over the past decade. Paying for coffee with […]
The 2026 KiwiNet Awards finalists turning world-class research into global impact
Five Canterbury-based finalists are among those recognised at the 2026 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards for entrepreneurship spanning health technology, climate innovation and cultivated food production. From breakthrough health technologies and lower-emissions industry to cellular horticulture and innovative consumer platforms, five Canterbury finalists were among the 18 winners of the 2026 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation […]
Charging ahead
Fuelled by record growth in sales of electric vehicles, Canterbury business Evnex hits 20,000 chargers. Australasia’s largest manufacturer of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers, local company Evnex has passed 20,000 chargers installed across New Zealand and Australia. The Addington-based company shipped its first charger in 2017. The first 10,000 sales took eight years […]
Passing the baton – Port Hills Law
Some conversations are easy to put off. Succession planning is often one of them, writes Kristy Rusher, director of Port Hills Law. “I see it regularly with successful family businesses. The founder has spent decades building something they are proud of, and at 55, with a business operating for 40 years, retirement can […]
The power in precious metals: Commonwealth Vault
How do you make smart investment moves in uncertain times? To find out, Metropol sat down with Myles Chandler from secure bullion storage facility Commonwealth Vault. What’s been happening with gold and silver lately? After a stellar price rise in February, and a fall off for the last few months, both metals have […]
Aerospace age
Kea Aerospace gains altitude with the opening of a new Christchurch facility and fresh local and international investment. Kea Aerospace is entering its next phase of growth with a new Christchurch manufacturing and operations facility, fresh international investment and a new generation of aerospace talent on the horizon. The company recently opened its […]
Weddings and wills: Port Hills Law
Getting married? Dresses and cakes are fun, but wills and powers of attorney are key, says lawyer and director of Port Hills Law Kristy Rusher. There are lots of conversations happening when you are planning a wedding. Family, clothes, venue, the overall look and feel, as excitement builds before the big day. However, […]
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 […]
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