The Influencers: Boyd Warren
Resilience and unity Recent government announcements provide a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel for many businesses, especially those grappling with a shortage of skilled labour. The tight labour market is evident in the record numbers of jobs advertised online and in the many case studies from local business of […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Support local The news that New Zealand’s border will gradually reopen at the end of this month is welcome news to many of us. It marks a long-awaited opportunity to reunite with separated family, catch up with friends and reconnect with the rest of the world. Attracting skilled workers to our shores, resuming […]
The Influencers: Kelvin Davidson
Staying on an even keel It’s going to be another fascinating year for the property market. The recent move to red is a clear signal that Covid’s disruption is not yet done, which may cause some turbulent times for the New Zealand economy and property market in the months ahead. The total value […]
From the editor: 3 February 2022
Share the love St Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and for some it is a special time to show how much they care. Caring should not just be something reserved for special days, as recent events have taught us. And caring is not just about buying expensive gifts, although that […]
Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling
Christchurch sensory perceptionist Dr Jo Burzynska talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about experiencing and enjoying the world around us. The smell and that first sip of coffee in the morning, birdsong filtering through the traffic, the velvety petals of a rose; all invoke the use of our five main senses for brief […]
A caring community: Elmswood Retirement Village
Retirement facilities are presented with many challenges during Covid-19 lockdowns. New care protocols have to be put in place to get residents through in the best physical and mental health. Metropol asked how Elmswood Retirement Village navigated the August 2021 lockdown. The Activities team was singled out as the superstars, organising morale-boosting outdoor, […]
The music of Carole King
Christchurch songbird Ali Harper returns home later this year to present a nostalgic musical ride, honouring Carole King. “The more I absorb and dive into the music of Carole King, the more I know you are going to just love the show. We honour her songs, her collaborators, the artists who made her […]
Buskers back on track
Christchurch’s summer street celebration – Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival – is scheduled to take place from 22 April to 1 May, during the Easter school holidays. Organising partners, Strut & Fret NZ and ChristchurchNZ, say the event will take place at Victoria Square and The Commons, Covid-19 permitting. Free to […]
Making a perfect pivot
In today’s uncertain market, the best way to stay relevant is to grow with the changes and get on with it. Metropol writer Kia Dirkson has some suggestions about how to change to get ahead. It is called a pivot and it means fundamentally changing the direction of a business when you realise […]
Connecting people, process and technology: Ricoh
Businesses today rely on a seamless flow of information to stay ahead. Greater mobility for employees and customers, improved productivity, and rationalised costs place increasing demands on every industry. “At Ricoh, we believe that by transforming information into actionable insights and freeing people to focus on creating value, we can unlock the potential […]
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