The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel

Getting a green light With the countdown to Christmas, many of us are looking forward to time off, and catching up with friends and family. This Christmas though is going to be different than in the past because it will be the first under the new Covid-19 Protection Framework – traffic lights as […]

Helping migrants call NZ home: Migration Associates

Immigration New Zealand has confirmed new details about the 2021 Residence Visa category, which offers a one-off opportunity for many migrants living here. Under certain new criteria, many migrants who are currently living and working in New Zealand can now apply for a residence visa. Immigration New Zealand says that the 2021 Residence […]

Selling retirement units: RUS Conultancy

Buying or surrendering a retirement unit occupation right differs from the standard house sale or purchase. That’s where Sharon Bennett from RUS Consultancy comes in. With a law degree and legal executive qualification from the United Kingdom and experience in handling New Zealand retirement village unit settlements, Sharon knows that for a resident, […]

What about Blockchain?

The New Zealand Government is currently reviewing the potential for a sovereign digital currency, as are many other countries around the world. Among those in the spotlight is Blockchain, a mature technology that, while fresh to New Zealand, is growing fast. Globally job listings for crypto and blockchain have been skyrocketing, growing 118 […]

New residency visa category: Migration Associates

Thousands of migrants now have a pathway to New Zealand residency. Immigration New Zealand has just announced a new category, starting December 1, offering a one-off opportunity for many migrants who are currently living and working in New Zealand to apply for a residency visa. The new 2021 Residency Visa Category recognises the […]

Business is booming: NAI Harcourts

Despite the recent lockdown, or maybe because of it, NAI Harcourts is very busy currently dealing with both buyers and sellers of businesses. We usually find that during a holiday period, enquiries for businesses ramp up, and we believe that’s because people have some time to consider what they would like to do […]

The value of print: Metros Marketing

In our highly digital world, and with so many spending more time at home, people are craving physical experiences with brands. The beauty of a print magazine, for example, is its tangibility. There is something almost luxurious about settling in with a cup of tea and flicking through the glossy pages, taking time […]

Doing well while doing good: Craigs Investment Partners

Sustainability is a growing topic of interest, with investors and the general public alike. Sustainability isn’t just about climate change; it also means thinking about social factors, as well as governance. These factors impact and resonate with everyone differently which is why we cannot simply look at purchasing or investing decisions as ‘good’ […]

Planning for retirement: PH Wealth

The sooner the better is the best possible advice when it comes to planning and saving for retirement. Age 30, 40 and 50 may seem a long way off, and 65 incomprehensible, but come the day you do decide to opt for a life of retirement, early planning will prove invaluable. That’s where […]

A helping hand: Ricoh

Every child deserves a fair chance, and Christchurch businesswoman Lisa Mead is helping many of them achieve it. Founder of accounting and business advisory firm Social Currency, Lisa is investing in the next generation through a business model that donates 10 percent of all sales to help at-risk youth in Aotearoa. A chartered […]