Bereavement leave petition
Christchurch mother Sheena Hemens has launched a petition to increase bereavement leave in New Zealand from three to 10 days. As Parliament rewrites the country’s bereavement leave law for the first time in a generation, a petition has been launched by Christchurch mother and businesswoman Sheena Hemens, who lost her daughter Lauren in […]
Talk business to me
Canterbury has a plethora of business networking groups that are quietly getting on with the job of helping local businesses thrive. Local businesswoman Felicia Forbes, the founder of networking group Tag Circle Collab, reveals the what, where and why of local business networking. Whether you’re looking for mentors, sales leads, moral support, local […]
NZ-India FTA signed – MP Vanessa Weenink
Trade deal will be huge economic boost for Cantabrians, says MP for Banks Peninsula Vanessa Weenink. The New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been signed, marking a once in a generation step forward for New Zealand exporters into a market of 1.4 billion people. This will deliver significant gains for exporters, cutting […]
Health matters: Hamish Campbell
Making real progress in early cancer detection. When I entered politics at the last election, I brought with me a background in cancer research and years of exposure to the profound impact that diagnosis and treatment have on patients and their families. Seeing firsthand the difference strong public health services make in people’s […]
Can AI replace your lawyer? Pier Law
Are you using AI to write legal contracts for your business? Be aware of the risks. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal sector, enabling rapid drafting of contracts, letters, and policies. “While this offers cost and time savings, it introduces significant risks around accuracy, judgment, confidentiality, and accountability,” says Christopher Connell, associate […]
Kiwi eco brand expansion
Christchurch-based Forsana is scaling up production and retail reach as demand surges for non-toxic household cleaners, plant care and water treatment solutions across New Zealand and Australia. Christchurch eco-friendly manufacturer Forsana is accelerating its growth, announcing new retail partnerships and a push into the Australian market as demand rises for safer, sustainable cleaning […]
Good as gold: Commonwealth Vault
“It’s not for nothing that people use the phrase, ‘good as gold’.” We sat down with Myles Chandler, general manager behind Commonwealth Vault – the ‘buy, store and protect’ bullion facility that has earned the country’s confidence. Is buying bullion a good idea to preserve the value of your savings in the 2026 […]
Merivale’s most exclusive address: The Mansfield
A sophisticated collection of 38 apartments and penthouses, The Mansfield invites a new way to live in Merivale. The first of its kind in the destination suburb, 24 Mansfield Avenue is an address that will earn its reputation in residential living from day one, and, like fine wine, only get better with time. […]
The bullion boom: Commonwealth Vault
Myles Chandler of Commonwealth Vault unpacks three reasons why bullion is an investment to back in a 2026 economy. ‘If I can’t hold it, I don’t own it’. Physical gold and silver are real and have zero counterparty risk – you own the metal outright. It can’t be frozen, hacked, or defaulted on […]
Plenty happening in health: Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink
Improved health services coming to Christchurch. There were plenty of positive health sector announcements made by the Government throughout April. Cantabrians will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment more easily, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway. This expansion puts patients at the centre of their care, while enabling more […]
