Minister for Building & Construction Chris Penk: Unleashing a building infrastructure boom
The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom. The bill will go to Parliament around the middle of 2025. The reforms aim to remove barriers to make it faster and more affordable to build the homes Kiwis need. The changes will also […]
Editor’s Note: beware the scammers
Digital technology is everywhere, as is social media, and with them the exponentially increasing threat of cybercrime. I’m talking about scams, phishing, identity and financial information theft, plus a raft of clever ways for fraudsters to part people from their money. Ultimately it is all about the money; the scammers taking your money. […]
Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson: Election focus on business
Canterbury is the place to be right now. After more than a decade of rebuild activity, we’re stepping into a new chapter, one that cements our place as Aotearoa’s second city and a key driver of New Zealand’s economic future. With local government elections taking place in October, now is the time to […]
Future-proofing a local legacy: Riccarton House & Bush
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 […]
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