The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Over a year after the first cases of Covid-19 hit our shores, we continue to see considerable strain on our global supply chain, which could have significant long-term repercussions for both businesses and consumers. The concern around freight is a “perfect storm” of supply chain challenges. The global surge in […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
We are now well and truly into autumn. Maybe the odd chilly day will give you a chance to have your say on a range of plans that represent significant investments in our city. Ihave referred to the Long- Term Plan as investing in the future. I am aware of […]
The Influencers: Marian Johnson
At Ministry of Awesome, we are completely focused on growing NZ’s future high-value companies. One of the most exciting projects we are working on right now is how we can encourage more women founders into the start-up pipeline. Not only do we want to encourage diversity in our start-up ecosystem […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
In what might be the best gauge of current developer confidence in Christchurch, we have just gone to market with our largest central city land parcel. At over 8000m2 the site bordered by Madras, Armagh and Gloucester Streets is the biggest blank canvas development opportunity you will see this close to […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
Having wrapped up a fantastic summer of events, capped off with the biggest coup of all – securing Christchurch as host city for global sailing event Sail GP 2022 – it’s worth a look at why major events form a key part of our economic recovery. If you were one […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
The last few weeks have intensified the spotlight on Covid-19. We have seen changes in Alert Levels, which have again caused disruption in our community. However this time we were all better prepared, with systems and practices in place to be able to respond. This was foreshadowed by the announcement […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
I was in a coffee shop the other day when someone asked me if I was the Mayor. Turns out she had recently moved from Auckland to take up a job here, and it was her chance to let me know how much she was enjoying the move. The rent […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
A growing number of Kiwis are eyeing up Ōtautahi Christchurch as a tempting place to live. Twenty per cent of those recently surveyed said they were open to relocating to Christchurch within the next five years. This is a great indicator of the vibrancy and profile of our city. We regularly gauge […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
Like many of you, I am sure, I have spent time over the Christmas break reflecting on the tumultuous events of 2020 and constantly reminding myself just how fortunate we are in New Zealand to be able to live relatively normal lives compared to so many others around the world. It is […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
This month we will take a moment to remember all that Christchurch lost on February 22 a decade ago. It’s also a natural point to consider how far we have come in that time. Responsibility for the delivery of the Crown-led anchor projects was handed to Ōtākaro Limited in 2016. While a […]
