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Eco Design Advisors

Eco Design Advisors help improve the comfort and health of New Zealanders by providing free independent advice on home performance. Working for local councils, their advice can range from new builds and significant renovations, to behaviour change and simple retrofits. The service can take the form of a conversation around a table, or a comprehensive […]

The power of mentoring: Alison Adams of ChristchurchNZ

Christchurch is a great place to do business. We have a unique innovation ecosystem where companies collaborate and support each other. The city’s size and the cooperative mindset of our people create an environment where everyone chips in to help each other succeed. Which is why the nationwide Business Mentors programme works so well here. […]

The Garden City: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor

Christchurch isn’t called the Garden City for nothing – and it definitely keeps that title when autumn rolls around. The leaves are turning red and yellow, and starting to fall (we’re sweeping them out of the drains, don’t worry), and the weather is starting to cool off. There’s still a lot going on around the […]

Healthy skin with skinimalism

Just a few years ago, having hundreds of different products and targeting every possible skin issue was all the rage. Now, ‘skinimalism’ is in. Rooted in the idea that ‘less is more’, skinimalism strips away the unnecessary steps in your skincare routine in favour of products that are more effective and efficient. It’s like applying […]

Delicious edibles: Naturally Delicious

Being disqualified from your first cake baking competition aged eight because the judges simply didn’t believe you could make something so good, might deter many a budding baker from ever picking up a whisk again. Not so Michael Johnson. Michael says he wasn’t very good at school, but his skills kicked in when he was […]