Business

Home to 600-year-old Kahikatea trees; a cherished site of Canterbury’s history, this iconic landmark is no stranger to adoring visitors. For years, Cantabrians have spent their Saturdays browsing the goods of local artisans, then into Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush. Such an entrenched love and local hotspot, the bush’s guiding paths have grown unsafe and […]

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we honour the achievements of women in business, science, politics, and beyond. This is also a call to action because financial security shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be a right. Financial advisor Shiree Hembrow, of phwealth says that despite growing awareness, more needs […]

The power of pairing SMART and Stretch Goals As we near the end of the financial year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your business goals. How did last year unfold? Did you hit your targets, or were your efforts scattered without clear objectives? The advice to “set goals” is ubiquitous […]

Social media, AI, and human trust led to a record-breaking year of advanced scams and personal data loss, according to a recent report on cyber safety. The 2024 fourth quarter Gen Threat Report reveals a surge in online threats, with 2.55 billion cyberthreats blocked in October to December, equalling 321 threats every second. […]

Nearly a third of New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) entered 2025 with growing sales pipelines for the first quarter of the calendar year, according to MYOB. In a nationwide survey of 500+ SME owners and decision-makers, 30% of those polled reported having more work lined up for January to March than […]

For too long, the big four Aussie-owned banks have dominated the market, leaving many Kiwis feeling like the odds are stacked against them. The good news is the big banks are on notice and the Government is stepping up to change that to deliver a banking system that works for everyone, not just […]

Understand your performance, plan for the future, and ask for help before it’s too late. Knowing your numbers is the foundation of understanding and improving your business. Accurate, timely accounts, presented in a way that you can understand, give you a clear picture of how your business is performing. Without them, it’s like […]

Mention real estate and chances are that most people will drop the name Cameron Bailey into the conversation. He is, after all, one of Canterbury (and New Zealand’s) top realty agents. By Lynda Papesch. Cameron has built his reputation on repeat business, outstanding client results, and on delivering exceptional levels of service. All […]

The new year has kicked off with remarkable momentum in the property market, mirroring the activity seen in late 2024. Buyers and investors are maintaining their confidence, keeping the housing market as competitive as ever. For many, the new year represents an opportunity to achieve their property goals, whether that’s securing a first […]

The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. That’s the forecast from the latest QV House Price Index, which shows residential property values edged upwards by an average of just 0.1% nationally in the December quarter. The average home is now […]