The real deal: Ray White Marshlands
In 2013, Amanda Blair’s journey into real estate began with a spark of passion ignited on the set of Mitre 10 Dream Home. The DIY star had her design skills put to the test and was immersed into the world of power tools, frenzied hammering, sanding, and painting to create a brand new […]
Springtime home lending: Mylend
It’s the beautiful time of year when the blossoms are blooming, flowers smell amazing, and everything is so green that it’s impossible not to be in a good mood. Home lending often reflects the seasons too. People are more excited to sell their home and take the plunge when the surroundings are prettier. […]
NZ Mortgages: First Home Buyers in Christchurch, the essential tips & tricks
Buying your first home in Christchurch is an ever-increasingly popular option. Cheaper than Auckland and Wellington, with plenty of options for property from hillside homes, city townhouses to classic kiwi bungalows on larger sections, there is an option for every buyer. Here at NZ Mortgages, we’re proud to be based in Christchurch, and […]
Why women must take charge: phwealth
For women in New Zealand, retirement planning involves more than checking KiwiSaver balances or relying on superannuation. It’s about ensuring there’s enough saved and invested to not just get by, but thrive during retirement. This also means having money set aside for emergencies, says financial advisor Shiree Hembrow, of phwealth. For many women, […]
Marketing is the backbone of business strategy: EBI Business Improvement Specialists
Business strategy defines a company’s overall vision, objectives, and competitive advantage. It also answers big questions. Questions such as: Why does our business exist? Where are we going? What value do we provide a customer over others? How do we create and keep customers? At the same time, marketing strategy focuses on how […]
Sort your mortgage with our experts: NZ Mortgages
It has been non-stop for our team over the last few weeks. The Bright-line changes are still having a huge effect on the applications we are doing, with property investment having a real resurgence. It really is the best time to get into investing, as property prices are still reasonably affordable, and as […]
Improving health, and reducing poverty: Vanessa Weenink, MP Banks Peninsula
As the MP for Banks Peninsula and a former GP, I have always been deeply committed to healthcare that serves our whole community. My journey into Parliament was driven by the desire to create policies that extend beyond individual instances of care; they aim to uplift entire populations. I am excited about the […]
Top results for mortgage brokerage: NZ Mortgages
In an industry where success is driven by a deep commitment to clients and a passion for results, a Christchurch-based mortgage brokerage stands out among New Zealand’s best. NZ Adviser announced its top business people for 2024, with NZ Mortgages celebrating after not one, not two, but three of its star advisers were […]
Economic property powerhouse
Property continues to hold the title of New Zealand’s largest industry, according to new insights from Property Council New Zealand. The latest analysis reveals the sector’s direct contribution to GDP has soared to $50.2 billion, an impressive increase of $25.4 billion since 2012. This figure now accounts for 15% of the country’s total […]
Career choices unlocked: Zestpeople
Choosing an initial career pathway can be a daunting challenge for our young people. Zestpeople is a Christchurch-based Career Management, Career Transition, Coaching and Training Business working with both individuals and organisations for over 17 years. At the helm are the directors, Michelle Staples and Jude Mackwell, who are passionate about helping people […]
