The programme has broad appeal across multiple content creation disciplines from TV commercial directors wanting to tell a story in commercial short form or cross over to long form, cinematographers, editors and other industry professionals who would like to direct their own projects, producers looking for a better understanding of how to support and get […]
Retail spending in Christchurch increased by 4 per cent during June 2020 compared to the same period last year, bringing it back in line with pre-COVID levels, according to the latest Marketview data. Spending growth was seen across home, hardware and electrical (up 26 per cent) and apparel and personal (up 16 per cent), while […]
Anna Elphick General Manager Strategy, Insight and Policy said the increased spending was encouraging but there is still some way to go. “There’s been strong growth in many suburbs including Papanui and New Brighton. Pent up demand and eased restrictions on movement have provided some buoyancy to the levels of retail spending, but we are […]
The funding is delivered as part of the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, which connects small to medium businesses (up to 100 FTE) to specialist advisors in areas including: HR & Employee Relations Health and Wellness Business Continuity Planning Finance and Cashflow Management Marketing, Business and digital enablement strategy The new funding includes $37.25 million […]
In the period from 14 to 31 May 2020, spending in Christchurch increased 9 per cent compared to the same period in 2019. The country moved to Alert Level 2 at 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 May 2020. For the entire month of May 2020, overall spending in the city was 15 per cent lower than […]
Corporate governance: ruled by code not a CEO Imagine an organisation that performs thousands of transactions, but has no governing structure, no board, no chief executive and no middle managers. This is exactly what the research paper The DAO controversy: The case for a new species of corporate governance? addresses. Authored by Robbie Morrison, Dr […]
I can’t stand by – calling out sexism in academia How do male academics become allies in fighting sexism in the #metoo era, without ‘mansplaining’ or ‘white knighting’? Three University of Canterbury (UC) academics have looked into the necessary steps behind championing inclusivity and diversity in academia. Professor Ekant Veer, Kseniia Zahrai and Dr Susannah […]
“Christchurch is recognised as a hub of expertise, with a strong business ecosystem and deep talent pool in our internationally-recognised tertiary institutions,” Ms Heaphy says. “At MEETINGS we will be highlighting the region’s epic incentive and pre and post touring options. Canterbury is home to New Zealand’s highest mountain and largest glacier, stunning high country […]
Reserve Bank walks the post-COVID tightrope University of Canterbury (UC) economists Associate Head of Economics and Finance Stephen Hickson and Associate Professor Alfred Guender discuss the role of the Reserve Bank amid the pandemic’s economic upheaval. First, the RBNZ has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to almost zero and committed to that for 12 […]
With a total prize pool across multiple categories valued at over $340,000, there are plenty of reasons to enter the HealthTech Supernode Challenge. This includes entry into a virtual pre-accelerator programme, the potential for startup investment, a Canterbury District Health Board validation contract, and an exclusive invitation to a further startup incubator programme. Most importantly, […]