Autumn finances: Mylend

It’s March and the weather certainly shows that it is already autumn, an ideal time to start looking over your finances. Get a head start before all those heating bills start creeping in again for the winter. We have lots of tips in this area to help you with all of the fluctuations. Interest rates […]

Te Pae wins award

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has won The Building Sustainability through People Award at the 2025 NZ HR Awards. Marking its 26th year with the highest-ever number of entries, the HRNZ Awards celebrate exceptional organisations and individuals driving change and promoting best practice. Te Pae won its award for “embedding sustainability into its culture and […]

Helping build better futures: Cambridge Partners

Looking to the future, no matter your age, is important, as is gaining sound financial advice. Financial advice and wealth management is what the team at Cambridge Partners specialise in. From retirement planning to investment advice, understanding current situations, future goals and what’s important to clients is a valued part of the service. “Our financial […]

Navigate employment law with ease: MGZ

Facing employment law issues, or don’t have the time or resources to deal with an issue? If so, it’s time to talk to the experts. For 30 years now, the team at MGZ Employment Law has been helping Cantabrians solve their employment issues, efficiently and effectively. The team is experienced and qualified in all aspects […]

Saying yes to a lot more: MP Vanessa Weenink

The Prime Minister started the Parliamentary year with a speech setting out the Government’s aims. We’re continuing to focus on driving economic growth – our most important goal. Too many businesses want to hire more Kiwis, invest in their future, yet find themselves stopped by a system that makes it too easy to say no. […]

Where should you buy in Christchurch? NZ Mortgages

The Christchurch property market has kicked off 2025 with a bang. More homes are hitting the market, interest rates are dropping, and first-home buyers are seizing the opportunity. Based on the data and observations in the NZ Mortgages office, several key suburbs are leading the charge. For buyers looking under $650,000, New Brighton remains a […]

Future-proofing a local legacy: Riccarton House & Bush

Home to 600-year-old Kahikatea trees; a cherished site of Canterbury’s history, this iconic landmark is no stranger to adoring visitors. For years, Cantabrians have spent their Saturdays browsing the goods of local artisans, then into Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush. Such an entrenched love and local hotspot, the bush’s guiding paths have grown unsafe and inaccessible for […]

Empowering women: phwealth

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we honour the achievements of women in business, science, politics, and beyond. This is also a call to action because financial security shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be a right. Financial advisor Shiree Hembrow, of phwealth says that despite growing awareness, more needs to be […]

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Goal setting for small business success: EBI Business Improvement Specialists

The power of pairing SMART and Stretch Goals As we near the end of the financial year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your business goals. How did last year unfold? Did you hit your targets, or were your efforts scattered without clear objectives? The advice to “set goals” is ubiquitous for a […]

Social media a scammers’ playground

Social media, AI, and human trust led to a record-breaking year of advanced scams and personal data loss, according to a recent report on cyber safety. The 2024 fourth quarter Gen Threat Report reveals a surge in online threats, with 2.55 billion cyberthreats blocked in October to December, equalling 321 threats every second. The risk […]