Ivan Iafeta

Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers

When we released our vision for Cathedral Square two months ago, we highlighted the significant investment already being made in the area by the private and public sectors.   Since then, that investment has become even more evident. Nexus Point’s Spark building on the south side of the Square is now out of the ground […]

David Schoones

David Schoones: The Influencers

Whether you are a small or large organisation, change begins with leadership. Your brand reflects your organisation. How is your business perceived? How do you want to be perceived? Do you stand out in a competitive world? Returning to Christchurch after working in Sydney, it is very apparent that these are key questions in business […]

Dr Megan Woods

Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers

One of the highlights of the past few weeks in Parliament has been seeing the legislation that will deliver the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal introduced to the House.   I’m delighted that we are making good progress on our pre-election promises and that we’re able to provide Cantabrians with an option to resolve outstanding claims. […]

Leeann Watson

Leeann Watson: The Influencers

As the dynamics of our city continue to change, so to does the diversity of those that live and work in our city. But should we be doing more?   In September, we mark an important milestone, celebrating 125 years of New Zealand women becoming the first in the world to win the right to […]

Shady Attia

Real estate commitment: Shady Attia, Mike Pero

Handling real estate transactions is a serious business that demands a certain level of commitment and dedication to achieve the very best results. Shady Attia carries his responsibilities towards his clients with high regard to ensure they are provided with accurate information and prompt communication.     “Being with the Mike Pero brand for the […]

April McLennan

No limits for youth: April McLennan

When she finished highschool in 2015, April McLennan was overwhelmed with the sheer number of choices facing her, in order to fill the 80,000 hours that research tells us we work in our lifetimes. It was a concern which was front of mind when she attended Festival for the Future. At the event, April attended […]

Cindy Lee

The power of Teamwork:Cindy-Lee, Harcourts Holmwood

Creativity thrives when people work together in a team. Combining unique perspectives from each team member creates more effective solutions to problems and teamwork also maximises shared knowledge in the workplace. Real estate specialist Cindy-Lee Sinclair definitely believes in the power of teamwork and has built up her own team of superb sales consultants and […]

Short-term accommodation

Short-term accommodation

The hotel is dead; long live Airbnb. It is not quite as dramatic as that; there will always be a place for traditional travellers’ accommodation, with hotels, motels and hostels continuing to serve a purpose. The old assumption however, that a stay away from home means a cramped space with an overpriced minibar and poor […]

Keith Beal

The Influencers Column: Keith Beal

The importance of getting people living in the central city again is coming to the fore as the anchor projects take shape and a steady stream of new private developments continue to open their doors. Fletcher Living is now selling homes in the One Central development, with construction of the first 20 opposite Latimer Square […]

Courtney Doig

The Influencers Column: Courtney Doig

The ‘as is where is’ commercial property market still has a surprising amount of steam left in it. We’re picking that there will continue to be plenty of activity through into 2019 as insurers work to settle problematic outstanding claims. A prime example of this is the up market high-rise apartment block at 66 Oxford […]