Freedom and a future in North Canterbury Freedom and a future in North Canterbury May 27, 2020 By Dianna Malcolm Community, Environment, Feature, General, Life Style It’s been three years since Corne Van Der Westhuizen has slept with a gun under his pillow every night. That’s because Corne, 48, and his wife, Antoinette, 43, are today living safely as New Zealand citizens at Pegasus, in North Canterbury. They left their embattled – and beloved – homeland of South Africa, also leaving behind extended family, because they wanted their daughters, Kara, 9, and Mia, 6, to have freedom. And a future. Two things they couldn’t ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> Farmers are reeling from pressures Farmers are reeling from pressures May 21, 2020 By Rob Cope-Williams Business, Community, General While the world focusses on the Covid 19 virus few even think of the North Canterbury farmers who are literally facing the toughest times in living history. Gayle Lichfield, Chairperson of the Canterbury Rural Support Trust, says the past twelve months drought has had even worse effect than the three-year drought that hit recently. She says the virus has compacted the stress because of transport restrictions and therefore farmers have been unable to sell off stock. “It’s ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> North Canterbury voucher scheme to attract more customers North Canterbury voucher scheme to attract more customers May 20, 2020 By Jackie Watson Business, Community, General A free new initiative with the aim of increasing consumer spending in North Canterbury by locals and visitors is in the form of an electronic booklet which contains coupons or vouchers offering discounts to customers. Behind the scheme is the Women in Business North Canterbury group who see the value in offering the opportunity to all businesses in the district. The networking group meet twice monthly in Rangiora’s Brook Hotel to support each other and the ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> Positive action creates a stronger business Positive action creates a stronger business May 18, 2020 By Real Communications Business, General For Marty Murchison of Murchison Homes, the lockdown period has created a golden opportunity to revise business plans, processes, and marketing materials, along with writing a book which provides an in-depth understanding of the building process. On day one of the lockdown Marty dove straight into examining his business strategy by creating three cashflow plans based on different scenarios including continuing on the current pathway, a moderate downturn, and a worst-case scenario. “These different scenarios ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> Competition and catch-ups on ice… Competition and catch-ups on ice… May 13, 2020 By Dianna Malcolm Business, Events, General, Life Style North Canterbury’s agricultural sector is still adjusting to the news that one of their most significant annual get togethers won’t go ahead this year. The New Zealand Agricultural Show – run by the Canterbury A&P Association – was one of the last iconic events to surrender to Covid-19 last week. It’s the first time since World War II officials have had to stand down. Scheduled to run from November 11-13, the Show welcomes 100,000 annual visitors. It ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> 1234567Next
Farmers are reeling from pressures Farmers are reeling from pressures May 21, 2020 By Rob Cope-Williams Business, Community, General While the world focusses on the Covid 19 virus few even think of the North Canterbury farmers who are literally facing the toughest times in living history. Gayle Lichfield, Chairperson of the Canterbury Rural Support Trust, says the past twelve months drought has had even worse effect than the three-year drought that hit recently. She says the virus has compacted the stress because of transport restrictions and therefore farmers have been unable to sell off stock. “It’s ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> North Canterbury voucher scheme to attract more customers North Canterbury voucher scheme to attract more customers May 20, 2020 By Jackie Watson Business, Community, General A free new initiative with the aim of increasing consumer spending in North Canterbury by locals and visitors is in the form of an electronic booklet which contains coupons or vouchers offering discounts to customers. Behind the scheme is the Women in Business North Canterbury group who see the value in offering the opportunity to all businesses in the district. The networking group meet twice monthly in Rangiora’s Brook Hotel to support each other and the ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> Positive action creates a stronger business Positive action creates a stronger business May 18, 2020 By Real Communications Business, General For Marty Murchison of Murchison Homes, the lockdown period has created a golden opportunity to revise business plans, processes, and marketing materials, along with writing a book which provides an in-depth understanding of the building process. On day one of the lockdown Marty dove straight into examining his business strategy by creating three cashflow plans based on different scenarios including continuing on the current pathway, a moderate downturn, and a worst-case scenario. “These different scenarios ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> Competition and catch-ups on ice… Competition and catch-ups on ice… May 13, 2020 By Dianna Malcolm Business, Events, General, Life Style North Canterbury’s agricultural sector is still adjusting to the news that one of their most significant annual get togethers won’t go ahead this year. The New Zealand Agricultural Show – run by the Canterbury A&P Association – was one of the last iconic events to surrender to Covid-19 last week. It’s the first time since World War II officials have had to stand down. Scheduled to run from November 11-13, the Show welcomes 100,000 annual visitors. It ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> 1234567Next
North Canterbury voucher scheme to attract more customers North Canterbury voucher scheme to attract more customers May 20, 2020 By Jackie Watson Business, Community, General A free new initiative with the aim of increasing consumer spending in North Canterbury by locals and visitors is in the form of an electronic booklet which contains coupons or vouchers offering discounts to customers. Behind the scheme is the Women in Business North Canterbury group who see the value in offering the opportunity to all businesses in the district. The networking group meet twice monthly in Rangiora’s Brook Hotel to support each other and the ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Positive action creates a stronger business Positive action creates a stronger business May 18, 2020 By Real Communications Business, General For Marty Murchison of Murchison Homes, the lockdown period has created a golden opportunity to revise business plans, processes, and marketing materials, along with writing a book which provides an in-depth understanding of the building process. On day one of the lockdown Marty dove straight into examining his business strategy by creating three cashflow plans based on different scenarios including continuing on the current pathway, a moderate downturn, and a worst-case scenario. “These different scenarios ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Competition and catch-ups on ice… Competition and catch-ups on ice… May 13, 2020 By Dianna Malcolm Business, Events, General, Life Style North Canterbury’s agricultural sector is still adjusting to the news that one of their most significant annual get togethers won’t go ahead this year. The New Zealand Agricultural Show – run by the Canterbury A&P Association – was one of the last iconic events to surrender to Covid-19 last week. It’s the first time since World War II officials have had to stand down. Scheduled to run from November 11-13, the Show welcomes 100,000 annual visitors. It ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >> 1234567Next