Where there’s a will: Pegasus Bay Law
Accidents and illness happen, and life changes daily with sunrise and sunset. Being prepared for unexpected change, such as a death in the family, can often make it easier for those left to move forward. “Leaving this world without a clear legal will can create chaos for loved ones left to sort things […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Back in full swing We’re already halfway through 2022 and despite the frosty mornings and chill to the air, it is warming to see that a sense of vibrancy has returned to the city in recent weeks. The retail, hospitality, and events sectors are starting to stabilise after an exceedingly difficult period of […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
Economic boosters June is a busy time for Ōtautahi Christchurch and for ChristchurchNZ. I want to highlight just two events we are behind that show different strands of the economic development work we do. On June 15/16, MEETINGS 2022 will be held at the recently opened Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. This is […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A win for us all Changes as a result of The Health and Disability System Review are advancing, so far pretty much within the original timeframe specified. The end of June sees the demise of the District Health Boards across New Zealand Aotearoa, concurrent with momentum gaining in the new entities – The […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Passing on the bat Recently I had the honour of joining cricketing legend Sir Richard Hadlee for the opening of the new sports centre in Hagley Park that bears his name. The Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre is a world-class indoor cricket training facility that has been built through the generosity of the […]
From the editor: 26 May 2022
Yeah nah! Last week’s Budget injected the biggest government spend in New Zealand’s history into the economy, but is it enough? Reality is that the pie is only so big, and there is never enough to go around all the needy. Some of the new initiatives will help business, however, much more will […]
Chasing the chain
Come this October, Christchurch will vote in a new mayor. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch catches up with sitting councillor Phil Mauger, about his tilt at the mayoralty. A keen desire to improve how ratepayers perceive the Christchurch City Council, and also to bring about innovative change are two of the motives driving local […]
Whipped cream with knives
Coming to the Arts Centre’s Great Hall is A Little Night Music, promising to be an evening of theatre that is filled with surprising liaisons and long-simmering passion. With a cast that is both loved and familiar to Christchurch audiences, the show is not one to miss. The show is set in a […]
A real estate perspective: NAI Harcourts
The last two years of upheaval have given ample time for reflection. Covid-19 has spotlighted our lifestyles and values, and brought our own mortality into sharp relief. One aspect of our lives we are reconsidering en masse is how we make a living, and the effect the making of that living has on […]
The marketing tool you need: Metros Marketing
An incredibly effective email marketing tool that not enough businesses are utilising is EDM, or Electronic Direct Mail. There are big benefits for using EDMs, and a few tricks to making them super effective. Whether it’s a promotion, a company update, or a newsletter, it is important that EDMs are sent out in […]
