Revolutionising Healthcare Through Sustainability And Innovation
Born with a singular purpose – to make healthcare more sustainable – Christchurch-based Medsalv is tackling environmental and financial waste in the industry. Founder Oliver Hunt discovered...
Christchurch Airport reports a 10.5% increase in half year profit
Christchurch Airport reports a 10.5% increase in half year profit driven by international passenger growth and a strong property portfolio performance.
Concentrate named a product excellence winner in hubspot’s 2024 impact awards
Today, Concentrate announced that it has been named a winner in the Product Excellence category in HubSpot’s semi-annual 2024 Impact Awards for a website project for the iconic Chelsea...
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre Delivers $77 Million Boost to National Economy and Supports Over 690 Jobs
The Crown-owned convention centre, Te Pae Christchurch, has exceeded expectations, delivering a $77 million boost to New Zealand's GDP and supporting 693 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs...
Christchurch glass recycler turns waste into huge growth opportunity
Over the past 15 years, a Christchurch-based recycling company has saved more than 450,000 tonnes of glass from going to landfill.Founded in 2009 during the global financial crisis, 5R...
Christchurch-based Kathmandu Leads Global Sustainable Innovation
Christchurch-based outdoor brandKathmanduhas solidified its global leadership in sustainable innovation by winning an ISPO Award for its groundbreakingWomen’s Seeker 4-inch Shorts. ...
Two local organisations among winners in Xero’s global business fund
Global small business platformXerohas announced the four New Zealand small businesses and nonprofits who have won a share of the NZ$750,000 global prize pool as part of theXero...
US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Air New Zealand hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a US$150 million, 14,000 square meter expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre. The expansion...
Local business leaders in running for national tourism awards
Turning a $2.7 million loss into a $300k profit and pioneering New Zealand’s first global ski pass are just some of the achievements that have two Christchurch tourism leaders vying for...
Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
In the last year the Air Force Museum of New Zealandhas experienced record visitor numbers – and with the imminent arrival of a hugely popular retired aircraft, a new facility in the...
Two local innovators recognised for turning science into impact
Two Christchurch innovators were recognised at the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland for their outstanding contributions in transforming scientific...
Revolutionary aerial transport system launches in Christchurch
A groundbreaking elevated point-to-point passenger transport system with low energy needs and zero emissions has been launched, offering a local solution to a global problem.Whoosh Solutions
New sustainability tool for vegetable farming industry
Potatoes New Zealand has launched the Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS) Tool, an innovative solution designed to enhance sustainability practices within the vegetable farming industry, at...
Dawn Aerospace’s rocket-powered aircraft, certified for supersonic flight
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has awardedDawn Aerospacea certificate to fly the Mk-II Aurora at unlimited speeds, including supersonic, up to 80,000 feet altitude. This...
Ask the Expert: Finding the right number of staff in challenging times
Business Canterbury HR/ER Consultant Michael Prisk shares his insights on how businesses can adapt in challenging times.In the current economic environment of rising costs, high interest...
New board game makes learning about shares fun
A new board game built on the basic principles of how to invest in shares and aimed at making investing fun is about to hit coffee tables around the country.Sharenanigans is a fun and...
Advanced AI system to revolutionise milking on dairy farms
New AI technology is improving cow flow at milking time, resulting in a more efficient process for farmers, and calmer, more productive cows.Designed by Christchurch-basedLivestock...
Cultivating markets for the ‘king of nuts’
Tucked away in West Melton is Walnuts New Zealand – a co-operative focused on elevating the humble walnut into a premium product in New Zealand, with aspirations to break into the lucrative...
Conferences generate off-peak benefits for Christchurch
With Christchurch set to host a series of high-profile international conferences back-to-back, May is shaping up to be high-paced for many local businesses in what is traditionally a...
Measuring the good
For many impact organisations, there’s no question that they are doing good work. The challenge is how to quantify it. Ki te Tihi – The Loft Charitable Trust Social Emergency Response...