The Influencers Column: Ivan Iafeta
The Christchurch City Council recently announced the development of an action plan to increase the pace of regeneration in Christchurch’s city centre. The stimulus was an assessment by Regenerate Christchurch of progress in the central city and five key recommendations regarding leadership, growth, people, activation and implementation. The council’s action […]
The Influencers Column: Matt Harris
One of the repeated issues that we see in NZ business is the ongoing difficulty in attracting skilled labour. In the construction sector, an area often in the news lately, we are faced with a continual shortage of trained and experienced engineers, architects, planners etc. If left unchecked, this can impact […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
Following the release of the Independent Ministerial Advisor’s report in June which found that things weren’t up to scratch at the Earthquake Commission, it is great to see some positive changes being made in progressing claims and communication with claimants. Most of these changes have been really practical and directly addressed […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
One of the key parts to making Christchurch’s downtown a great place to live, work and play is ensuring strong investment from private developers in residential development within the four avenues. Without great projects catering to all sections of the property market, we won’t deliver on the bold ambition to see […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
Most Cantabrians won’t know that they live in a city that boasts the country’s second largest tech sector, contributing around $2.4 billion of GDP and exporting $1.1 billion annually. Next time you’re driving through central city, you might look out for the EPIC Innovation Campus on Manchester Street where more than 250 ICT […]
John Bridgman: The Influencers
As a recent arrival on the regeneration scene, the most common question I have been asked is naturally – why did you want the job as Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive? As an engineer I have worked in New Zealand, Australia, UK and Asia in a variety of project and business leadership […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
When we released our vision for Cathedral Square two months ago, we highlighted the significant investment already being made in the area by the private and public sectors. Since then, that investment has become even more evident. Nexus Point’s Spark building on the south side of the Square is now out […]
David Schoones: The Influencers
Whether you are a small or large organisation, change begins with leadership. Your brand reflects your organisation. How is your business perceived? How do you want to be perceived? Do you stand out in a competitive world? Returning to Christchurch after working in Sydney, it is very apparent that these are key […]
Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers
One of the highlights of the past few weeks in Parliament has been seeing the legislation that will deliver the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal introduced to the House. I’m delighted that we are making good progress on our pre-election promises and that we’re able to provide Cantabrians with an option to […]
Leeann Watson: The Influencers
As the dynamics of our city continue to change, so to does the diversity of those that live and work in our city. But should we be doing more? In September, we mark an important milestone, celebrating 125 years of New Zealand women becoming the first in the world to win […]
