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[ad_1] “We’re getting into the business end of the project now with landscaping and external works well underway,” says Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield in a new video released today. The external works are now “particularly advanced” at the southern end of the site, which backs onto Tuam Street in central Christchurch. “In…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Business as usual, with important conversations ahead It will take some time before we get any specific detail about how the policy changes signaled by the new Government will impact us here in Canterbury. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] That’s the message from the Christchurch City Council red zone team as they prepare for the spring flush after a busy native planting season. Council staff, rangers, organisations, community groups and volunteers have placed an estimated 45,000 native plants through the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) Regeneration Area this planting season, primarily in the…
[ad_1] That’s the message from the Christchurch City Council red zone team as they prepare for the spring flush after a busy native planting season. Council staff, rangers, organisations, community groups and volunteers have placed an estimated 45,000 native plants through the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) Regeneration Area this planting season, primarily in the…
[ad_1] That’s the message from the Christchurch City Council red zone team as they prepare for the spring flush after a busy native planting season. Council staff, rangers, organisations, community groups and volunteers have placed an estimated 45,000 native plants through the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) Regeneration Area this planting season, primarily in the…
[ad_1] Could your business be a Stormwater Superhero? Does your business have good stormwater management practices? Then the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee (CWMZC) want to hear from you! It wants to celebrate businesses that are being a Stormwater Superhero – doing their best to keep chemicals and contaminants out of the drain,…
[ad_1] Integrated farm plan boosts business structure Swannanoa farmer Andrew Gilchrist has delved deep into the business and people side of his family-operated farm through completing an Integrated Farm Plan (IFP). Andrew is one of 15 Waimakariri farmers to develop an IFP as part of Next Generation Farming, a two-year innovation project led by Waimakariri…
[ad_1] Tūwhana, meaning ‘to advocate’, will be the first of its kind for the city, and Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is patron of the programme. Designed to attract prestigious international conferences to Christchurch, the programme brings together influential thought leaders from multiple sectors and communities who work to promote Ōtautahi Christchurch as an international destination…
[ad_1] • World Economic Forum Global Shaper and Christchurch City Council Community Board member, Bridget Williams is the founder of Bead and Proceed, an organisation that educates people about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. • Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services as a triathlete, Erin Baker is…
[ad_1] “It is an absolute coup to have someone of Jen’s calibre on board to help build our sector to be the strongest, and most collaborative in New Zealand. She brings with her an enormous amount of knowledge, networks, destination marketing, project management strategy insights and innovation skills,” Crum says. “Our beautiful riverside city of…
[ad_1] Is your business a Stormwater Superhero? Does your business have good stormwater management practices? Then the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee (CWMZC) wants to hear from you! We want to celebrate businesses that are being a Stormwater Superhero – and doing their best to keep baddies out of the drain. Stormwater is…
[ad_1] UC Business School receives global reaccreditation Meaningful research, empowered students, and quality education are phrases that describe the University of Canterbury’s (UC) Business School and are all strengths that have led EFMD Global to grant the school EQUIS re-accreditation. Amo Matua | Executive Dean of Business, Professor Paul Ballantine is pleased to see the…
[ad_1] Biodiversity is everyone’s business Environmental Science students from the University of Canterbury will upskill the community on how everyone can contribute to improving local biodiversity. University of Canterbury students are helping out with water monitoring and pest control as part of UC’s on-campus biodiversity initiatives. “The key takeaway from the panel is that there…
[ad_1] The heaviest lift in the construction of any Anchor Project to date has been carried out at Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility, with the installation of the first 63-tonne roof truss section. ÅtÄkaro Limited Chief Executive, John Bridgman, says the 43-metre-long roof truss section weighs the same as ten African elephants and is one of…
[ad_1] We might not be flying overseas for Christmas, but high value South Island produce will be. New Zealand lamb will be served on British Christmas dinner tables, and in other parts of the world our live crayfish, fruit, produce and halal meat will be among tasty delicacies. Through the Government’s International Air Freight Capacity…
[ad_1] Well-established New Zealand clothing manufacturer Deane Apparel have today confirmed their intention to close their manufacturing plant in Russley, Christchurch, which will lead to around 70 job losses among their predominantly female workforce and result in the further loss of vital manufacturing capacity from New Zealand. FIRST Union’s Southern Regional Secretary, Paul Watson, says…
[ad_1] The latest figures for the Tenancy Tribunal have been released for November. The statistics show that the majority of applications to the Tribunal are made by landlords and are for rent arrears and bond refunds. “A separate division of the Tenancy Tribunal specific to rent arrears and bond refunds (and where there are no…
[ad_1] Huawei, the leading global provider of information and communications technology, infrastructure and smart devices has celebrated its 15th year of business in New Zealand. Over the last fifteen years, the company played a significant role in transforming the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and made substantial investments in the local communities. After establishing its Auckland office…
[ad_1] A rental car company is providing record numbers of vehicles to local and international production crews as the New Zealand film industry is set for one of its biggest years. Budget New Zealand’s car and truck rental service has established a new business unit to provide transport to the film and production industry, as…
[ad_1] Greg Campbell, Chief Executive of Ravensdown has notified the Board that he will be leaving the role and has started his six-month notice period. This gives the Board time to search for a suitable replacement for Greg who has been CEO of the farmer-owned co-operative for eight years. Greg explained that the time felt…
[ad_1] The five-star Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is set to change hands in what will be New Zealand’s most significant hotel transaction of 2020. The deal follows the sale of the 65-room Discovery Lodge in Queenstown, announced last month. Both transactions were brokered by Dean Humphries, National Director of Colliers International’s Hotels team. The…
[ad_1] Air New Zealand is adding more capacity to its domestic schedule for the busy festive season, upgauging existing A320 services to A321 aircraft from Monday 7 December until the end of December. Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says the airline will upgauge more than 350 flights to larger aircraft…
[ad_1] New Covid-19 alert levels give us the best chance of keeping people alive and getting back to normal as soon as possible, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. “Although businesses are required to close, it is reassuring that wage subsidies have been extended and that further work is underway on employee and business support….
[ad_1] The newspapers are awash with stories of the housing boom. Amongst the various drivers at play, the stimulatory effect of falling interest rates tends to come up a lot. But we don’t believe it’s all about interest rates. Otherwise all economies with rock-bottom interest rates would be experiencing housing booms, and all regions of…
[ad_1] A new plan to improve public transport in the greater Christchurch area, and lay the foundations for future improvements, has been supported by the Council. The Council endorsed the Greater Christchurch Public Transport Futures Business Case, which lays out a proposal for improvements to the existing bus network in Greater Christchurch over the next…
[ad_1] Central Canterbury electricity distributor, Orion, today announced its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality for corporate emissions by June 2022, the first electricity company in New Zealand to commit to this ambitious target. The commitment is eight years ahead of Christchurch City Council’s goal for council-owned companies to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Orion Group…
[ad_1] The largest Kiwi-owned vape company has opened another store – this time in Auckland’s Ponsonby and just one month after tougher restrictions on vaping took effect. VAPO’s 16th specialist store opened today on 132 Ponsonby Road, following two other stores opening in Queenstown and Pukekohe last month. After Christmas, VAPO will also open on…
[ad_1] Steve Fuller has announced his retirement from the role of Chief Executive of Christchurch fibre network provider, Enable. Mr Fuller has led Enable since its inception in 2007 and intends to step down between July and September 2021. “I am immensely proud of the Enable business, my team, and what we have all achieved…
[ad_1] Waikato-based Waitomo Group continues its disruption of the New Zealand retail fuel market with the opening of its fifth South Island site in Christchurch. Located at 311 Cranford St to the north of the city, the unmanned 24-hour Cranford Fuel Stop will be officially opened on Wednesday 16 December at 12pm. Waitomo is building…
[ad_1] Waitomo Group is rounding off another massive year for the Waikato-based fuel supplier, with the opening of its fourth Wellington Fuel Stop later this week. Widely acknowledged as the fuel company that brought competition and choice to the Wellington retail fuel market, Waitomo will open its Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop on Thursday 17…