One of the best things you can do this year is support our local businesses: Buy NZ Made
“We’re cautiously optimistic about 2026. The resilience of Kiwi businesses is remarkable, but they need our support now more than ever. Every local purchase is a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s future.” Dane Ambler, Executive Director of Buy NZ Made
Insight on eyesight: Anstice
How early vision insight can make your little one’s learning easier. Pre-school vision screening assesses what a child can or can’t see, yet reading and scholastic development requires the eyes working together for effective reading, says optometrist Nicola Boyce of Anstice Optometrists. “Difficulties with close-range focus can lead to fatigue, decreased reading speed, […]
Putting Christmas back on the table
In a frenzy of mounting financial pressures where even a block of butter can cost $10, one community-first charity is putting Christmas back on the table for families in hardship. “Too many children would wake up without presents under the tree or food on the table, if it weren’t for the incredible generosity […]
Selling the dream: Colliers
We chat with lifestyle property specialist Sally Hargreaves. Q. What types of property do you sell? “I sell lifestyle properties. From coastal homes and holiday baches by the river to family houses, gardens, catteries and unique lifestyle blocks across North Canterbury and Selwyn. Growing up on a Canterbury farm, I understand the deep […]
Safer Air: Active Pure
Canterbury has played a crucial part in growing a globally leading air safety technology called ActivePure. Fully portable, its units actively and safely combat viruses, bacteria, mould and fungi in any indoor space, 24/7/365. Developed with NASA scientists, this game changer has been shown to be highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that […]
Like-minded and agile: Ricoh
Modern workplaces have evolved significantly during the past three years, catering for different work styles, hours and needs. Enter the hybrid – or agile – workplace. Essentially these digitally enhanced spaces support hybrid workforces and also new workstyles. “Many businesses are grappling with solutions to cater for flexible working environments,” explains Duane Smithson, […]
Repeat business success: Lin Ma
A successful business is built from repeat business. Steadfast dedication to client needs grows loyalty. Lin Ma of Harcourts Grenadier has enjoyed a hugely successful career in real estate for more than 20 years. She has sold in excess of 800 Christchurch homes, regularly ranking amongst Harcourts’ top performing agents, both nationally and […]
Making a portfolio: Alistair Bean & Associates
Recently I attended an International Investment Research Conference in Sydney, with more than 800 other financial advice specialists. Almost all in attendance were very positive about our economic futures, with shipping traffic jams unravelling, globally very high employment numbers, borders reopened and the world becoming vaccinated, regardless of rising interest rates and inflation. […]
Connecting people and property: Anthony Deyn
The London real estate scene is a trial by fire scenario. The pace is fast, agents don’t work in teams, open homes just aren’t a thing, and agents have to be prepared to show eight parties through a home in a day. Only the excellent survive, and only the truly extraordinary have huge […]
Choose your agent carefully: Fernanda Hammett
Buying and selling houses can be an emotional journey for many, which is why having a real estate agent to help is so important. From giving advice, to listing, promoting properties, and helping buy or sell, realtors are specialists in their field. Fernanda Hammett comes from a long line of strong women. That […]
