The view from the top: NZ Mortgages
We’ve been anticipating it for a while and now it looks like we’ve arrived at the peak of interest rates – and what will probably be a turning point in the market. In late May, the Reserve Bank raised the OCR (Official Cash Rate) by 0.25 basis points, a move that came as no surprise […]
Know where you are heading: Metros Marketing
It’s easy to solely focus on dollar signs when you’re a business owner. Figuring out ways to constantly improve your business to succeed financially is a common goal. However, investing in your long-term marketing plan is even more crucial to ensure your business is not only generating profits, but generating them for a long time. […]
Nearing the peak: NZ Mortgages
At the time of writing, interest rates are continuing upwards, but this can’t last much longer. The increased cost of living is affecting many Kiwis, and property prices are cooling around the country, so if we are not already at the peak of interest rate levels, we are very close to it. My hope is […]
Sexual abuse at work
You may have seen news articles lately about senior lawyers sexually abusing or harassing junior female staff. The Law Society now takes these types of complaints very seriously, and the naming and shaming involved in a finding of misconduct by the Law Society will stay with the offender for the balance of their career. However, […]
Powerful partnerships, 25 years of Metropol magazine
Metropol has partnered with many of Canterbury’s successful and longstanding businesses during the past 25 years. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to highlight some of the people who have trusted us to provide a direct line to their customers. To our valued clients and readers, we extend our heartfelt gratitude, and eagerly anticipate […]
Changing of the guard: Harcourts Grenadier Lin Ma
For the first time in more than 25 years, there is a new agent at the helm of Harcourts Grenadier’s success. Lin Ma took out the coveted position, and was awarded the top salesperson title, out of more than 200 agents. Lin has a hardworking and humble attitude, she’s efficient, trustworthy, and focuses on doing […]
Moving forward: Ricoh
Work is about what you do, not where you do it. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors. Additionally the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed along with with them. Helping businesses move forward locally is Ricoh NZ Christchurch. We take time to understand your business, your people, […]
Most trusted brands
Reader’s Digest 24th Annual Most Trusted Brands survey results reinforce that to retain trust during difficult financial times requires innovation, adaptability and, above all, excellence. Coming out of the pandemic years and head-first into a period of high inflation, has encouraged the best brands to regroup and work even harder to secure customer trust by […]
Behind an iconic kiwi brand
Take a teaspoon of baking powder, fold in an art deco building and legacy gardens, add an iconic Kiwi brand, a dash of philanthropy, and you have a rich slice of social and culinary history. More than 140 years since Thomas and Jane Edmonds arrived in New Zealand, the full story of an entrepreneurial family […]
Websites mistakes to avoid: Metros Marketing
Bad websites leave a bad impression on your customers. If information is too hard to find, or your website doesn’t operate the way it should, you may lose potential customers. Here are some mistakes to avoid to ensure you minimise that risk. 1. Mobile-friendly Last year, nearly 60% of website traffic came from mobile devices. […]
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