Playful spaces win awards: Morgan + Pollard Landscapes
Christchurch based landscapers Morgan + Pollard Landscapes won several awards for two separate projects at the recent 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards held by Registered Master Landscapers. The construction of Te Ara Ātea – Sensory Space and also design of Rolleston School Basketball Courts & Sports Wall were among 132 projects from around […]
People’s choice winner
The Landscapes of Distinction ‘People’s Choice’ Award for 2022 went to Christchurch company Onlandscapes, for its work on an incredible residential project on Rugby Street in the Garden City. More than 5000 people voted for the People’s Choice Awards, which were open nationwide to the public to vote. Designed for empty nesters, Rugby […]
Digging it
Spring and summer are boom times in the garden, for blooms, berries and beets. Many people find digging, planting, and even weeding a relaxing hobby, and the good news is that it can also put food on the table. Nothing beats wandering the vegetable patch and creating a fresh salad from what’s on […]
$25m museum grant
A $25 million Government contribution to Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment is “crucial” to the project, the Chair of the museum’s trust board says. Trust Board Chair David Ayers says the money is vital to the project’s viability. “Without this crucial contribution from the Government, we could not redevelop the museum, and address the issues […]
The Influencers: Dr Lina Li
Women on boards Businesses with women on their boards do better when it comes to enhancing the effect of strong corporate social responsibility on financial performance, according to recently published research. The research utilised data from 1507 US firms over a 10-year period and found that the effect of good corporate social responsibility […]
The Influencers: Jason Roberts
Looking ahead New opportunities will open up financial technology (fintech) in New Zealand. More than 26,000 fintech companies operated globally in 2021 and worldwide investment topped $US210 billion. As the fintech sector matures further, and evolves from a disruptive to established technology, there’s good reason to believe that the trends outlined here will […]
The Influencers: Graeme Muller
Crucial for NZ economy Digital adoption across sectors of the New Zealand economy has never been so crucial. In the primary sector digital adoption is highest in business management tools and lowest in areas such as water and effluent management. As environmental pressures increase, these technologies will be essential for helping farmers manage […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
Cruising along Cruise season is upon us, and the tide is turning as we welcome a steady flow of visitors to our city. On 27 October, the Celebrity Eclipse docked at the new Lyttelton terminal, marking the beginning of the cruise season and the first passenger vessel on Canterbury shores for over two […]
Unlocking the Kiwi dream: VVV Real Estate
A new real estate firm has just been launched in Christchurch. Looking at real estate with a fresh perspective is the driving force behind the new people-led company, VVV Real Estate. “We want to open the door for people to own their dream home,” explains VVV Real Estate’s founder Stephanie Robertson. “Whether it’s […]
