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 […]

Solid and sustainable: Fraemohs

The word ‘sustainability’ in the building industry has become so hackneyed we often skim over it. If we do notice this tired chestnut, it probably prompts an eyeroll. However, one home building company has been genuine about sustainability long before it was a buzzword. It has been one of their central tenets for […]

Artistic heating warms your world: Herschel

From gas to wood burning to electric, there are numerous options when it comes to heating, but which one is right for your home? An innovative option that is gaining in popularity is infrared heating panels, which provide radiant warmth and also look aesthetically pleasing. Herschel is the global specialist in infrared heaters […]

A boost for apprenticeships

It’s good news for employers hoping to get new apprentices on board to train and upskill. The Government is extending its Apprenticeship Boost scheme, helping employers keep and take on more apprentices. BCITO, a division of Te Pūkenga subsidiary Work-Based Learning fully supports this extension. Director of BCITO, Jason Hungerford, says that Apprenticeship […]