Marian Johnson

The Influencers: Marian Johnson

One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet talented entrepreneurs and helping them succeed. And that’s exactly what the whole team got to do last week at the Pressure Cooker final of FoodStarter 2019 – a national competition looking for the most innovative food and beverage startups in […]

The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods

For a city recovering from a major disaster like the Canterbury earthquakes, all the evidence suggests that simply rebuilding buildings and restarting businesses is not the end of the recovery journey.   The lasting impact of the trauma of the disaster and the long, grinding recovery that follows can have lasting mental […]

Gorgeous green spaces: Styx Landscaping

Launched in 2005, Styx Landscaping is set to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary next year, and founder Glen Thomson and his partner Elly are proud to have grown their company so successfully that it’s now one of the most trusted names in landscaping and property care.     From decks, fences and all […]

Exciting Times at Elmswood

It’s thrilling times ahead for Elmswood Retirement Village as they finally move into the first phase of a makeover renovation, starting with their classic villas and the serviced units wing within the main building.     The villas’ remodelling and interior overhaul will see each villa fitted with an impressive designer kitchen, […]

The Influencers: John Bridgman

Not only is our Te Papa Ōtākaro Avon River Precinct project the largest urban transformation ever undertaken in New Zealand, but now it has also been deemed this year’s best, winning the prestigious George Malcolm Award for supreme excellence at the 2019 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards.   The Avon […]

The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel

What a wonderful few weeks it has been in Christchurch. We’ve hosted royalty and we’ve revelled in the Canterbury Anniversary events that bring the region together each year. In my mind, there is no better place to be in the spring than Christchurch.   It was an honour to welcome the Prince […]