The Influencers: John Bridgman
On 25 November Ōtākaro will be holding the City Promenade Scavenger Hunt to mark our completion of this key feature of the wider Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct; $10,000 worth of prizes will be on offer from businesses along the promenade. By answering 10 simple questions about some of the features […]
The Influencers: Ivan Iafeta
On a wet Friday in mid-October, a significant milestone in the regeneration of Cathedral Square was reached. The doors to Tūranga – the new central library – were opened to the public. At nearly 10,000 square metres, it is the largest public library in the South Island. But its significance for […]
The Influencers: Mason Reed
One of the biggest on-going problems facing engineering consultancy firms is the lack of engineering professionals available. This creates problems with resourcing projects and growing businesses. I heard recently that the average age of engineers is 45 and that a lot of the more senior engineers are fast approaching retirement. The […]
The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods
It was a pleasure to announce the establishment of the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS). After the release of the report of my Independent Ministerial Advisor into EQC earlier in the year, it was clear that more needed to be done to help people who have been waiting for their […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
The council’s decision to recommend to Government that the Multi-Use Arena be funded as the lion-share of the Capital Acceleration Fund allocation caused comment around priorities for Christchurch in the regeneration of the city. However, this is not an example of sacrificing one priority in favour of another. The new arena […]
On the Move: Fraser Thomas
Next year marks 50 years in business for Fraser Thomas. And at the end of November, the burgeoning Christchurch branch of specialist engineers and surveyors will celebrate with clients, the move to larger remises at Workstation 55 Business Park in Princess Street. Staff numbers have grown substantially, as have the […]
Construction Connoisseurs: Angus Chisholm Builders
Versatility and adaptability are essential attributes in a successful building business, along with an ability to be unflappable under pressure – all qualities Angus and Laura Chisholm have in abundance. After all, over their many years in the building industry they have developed excellent relationships with clients and have completed […]
Expertise with Assurance: H3 Builders
From the very beginning, H3 Builders has been at the forefront of building and rebuilding Christchurch. H3 Builders was established in 2007 by Dean Harrison. Supported by a team of five, two builders, two apprentices and his wife Jacqui, Dean’s skills as a licensed builder and carpenter, brings over 23 […]
Preserving a legacy: The Brittens’ historic family home
It’s easy to see Isabelle Weston’s unwavering commitment, vision and determination mirrors that of her legendary motorcycle designer father, the late John Britten. The Christchurch business woman and her husband Tim have recently finished a massive three-year renovation project of the Brittens’ historic family home in Matai Street, severely damaged […]
A pioneering property
As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of New Zealand becoming the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote this month, the Christchurch villa where a lot of the legwork behind the campaign took place has been put on the market. Kate Sheppard’s former four-bedroom, three-bathroom […]
