Mason Reed

The Influencers: Mason Reed

One of the biggest on-going problems facing engineering consultancy firms is the lack of engineering professionals available. This creates problems with resourcing projects and growing businesses.   I heard recently that the average age of engineers is 45 and that a lot of the more senior engineers are fast approaching retirement. The […]

Dr Megan Woods

The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods

It was a pleasure to announce the establishment of the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS).   After the release of the report of my Independent Ministerial Advisor into EQC earlier in the year, it was clear that more needed to be done to help people who have been waiting for their […]

Leeann Watson

The Influencers: Leeann Watson

The council’s decision to recommend to Government that the Multi-Use Arena be funded as the lion-share of the Capital Acceleration Fund allocation caused comment around priorities for Christchurch in the regeneration of the city.   However, this is not an example of sacrificing one priority in favour of another. The new arena […]

Fraser Thomas

On the Move: Fraser Thomas

Next year marks 50 years in business for Fraser Thomas. And at the end of November, the burgeoning Christchurch branch of specialist engineers and surveyors will celebrate with clients, the move to larger remises at Workstation 55 Business Park in Princess Street.     Staff numbers have grown substantially, as have the […]

Crushing on Velvet

Crushing on Velvet

Velvet may have been a hallmark of the eighties, but the luxurious fabric is experiencing a renaissance and is well and truly at home in this contemporary day and age.     Plush and textured to the touch, it makes for a stand-out statement piece, taking the form of pillows, couches as […]

Cherry on the Top

Cherry on the Top

Cherry red certainly packs a sartorial punch. The fiery shade is dominating the fashion shows this season, with a look which has us all hot around the sartorial collar and not just when looking through rose-tinted glasses.     Bold tomato red hues stood out on the SS18 catwalks of several designers, […]