Advocating for Banks Peninsula: MP Dr Vanessa Weenink
It’s been a busy two years for the incoming member of parliament for Banks Peninsula. My first challenge was the Port Hills fire in February 2024, which scorched over 700 hectares. The heroic efforts of the emergency crews and the quick response from the Council ensured the fire was well-managed. The next emergency […]
Unwrapping the magic of THRIVE: by Chris Korako
Chris Korako and Margie Foster invite you to spark growth and soak up life with this health, wealth, resilience, and happiness women’s summit. Women are key contributors to economic, business, and community success, so if our country is to thrive then so must women. This is the motivation behind THRIVE Women, a summit […]
Unleashing the Māori economy
A recent report explores unlocking the true potential of the already thriving Māori economy. Many Māori-led businesses are going from strength to strength and have achieved notable success in various sectors, contributing $32 billion (8.9% of GDP) in 2023 and reaching an asset base of $126 billion. These businesses often prioritise sustainability, community […]
Hospitality’s holy grail: Auditing Solutions
Canterbury’s hospitality scene is flourishing – with many successful businesses juggling multiple sites and registration fees. The solution? A single food control plan and team of local food and safety experts. Working closely with food businesses to verify that food control plans are both compliant with the Food Act 2014 and well-suited to […]
Property with purpose, people at heart: Craig Mills – Bayleys
Are you looking for a new home in Christchurch? Whether you’re buying your first home, upsizing, or preparing to sell, Craig Mills from Bayleys Canterbury offers real estate experience grounded in care, clarity, and real value. With years of experience supporting people through some of life’s biggest transitions, Craig brings a calm, genuine, […]
Keeping it personal
Meaningful connection makes smart marketing for small businesses. For small businesses with limited time, resources and budgets, the most effective marketing strategy is not about chasing likes, clicks, or vanity metrics. It’s about making meaningful connections with the right customers – where, when, and how they’re most open to engaging. First, understand the […]
Nest-egg investing: Alistair Bean
Are you missing out on later-in-life lump sum growth due to a few simple errors? One of the most critical considerations when investing is when you’re planning on spending your wealth, as a whole or in parts. This is called short, medium and longer-term investing (or planning), says financial adviser Alistair Bean. “For […]
Auction vs deadline sale: Team Sheppard – Ray White
What’s the best way to sell your home? In today’s tight real estate market, understanding the pros and cons of auction versus deadline sale is key. Marijke and Amy Sheppard, the mother-daughter real estate duo from Ray White Rangiora, have a clear preference. “We’re finding that deadline sale offers are often conditional, such […]
Shooting for the stars: Canterbury’s aerospace industry
Is aerospace the key to our future prosperity? Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen reports on plans to quadruple the value of our region’s aerospace industry in just 10 years while honouring the values of sustainability and diversity. Is the future prosperity of Canterbury found in the stars? Leaders in the region’s aerospace sector […]
Canterbury’s bold B Corp businesses
Can you imagine an economy that’s designed to support people and planet? That’s what the B Corp movement is about and Canterbury has a hard core of companies determined to do better business. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of Canterbury’s B Corps. What’s a B Corp? It refers to a […]
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