Independent Forklifts (September 2011)
Forklift technology has become the supply and distribution backbone of thousands of New Zealand businesses. Independent Forklifts Christchurch branch manager Darren Whelan says being autonomous is an integral part of the company’s business philosophy. Click here to read more.
Macquarie Private Wealth (September 2011)
Macquarie Private Wealth is part of a large Australian diversified investment bank, employing more than 14,000 personnel globally. With three New Zealand offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, the company has been servicing the local personal investment market for 10 years, offering investment advice and a full range of financial services to individuals, charities, and high-level organisations. Click here to read more.
EnableWorks (March 2011)
Work rehabilitation specialist EnableWorks has been providing a range of interdisciplinary professional services to Canterbury employers and employees since 1996. EnableWorks provides a range of services, including injury prevention and early intervention programmes to minimise lost time off work and create healthy workplaces. Click here to read more.
Coupland's Bakeries (March 2011)
Coupland’s Bakeries is one of the largest independently owned bakery chains in New Zealand and currently has more than 20 retail bakeries throughout the South Island. The business is also about to begin expansion into the North Island, with the launch of a store in Waikato early next year. Click here to read more.
K9 Natural Food (March 2011)
Offering 100% natural, New Zealand-made dog food, K9 Natural Food has grown from a small start-up business to an industry-leading international exporter within just four years. Nutritionally based on the diet of the dog’s closest relative – the wolf – K9 Natural Food products combine raw, quality ingredients to meet the dietary needs of man’s best friend. Click here to read more.
Grey Ford (March 2011)
Grey Ford has been operating on the West Coast since 1922, and is the only Ford and Mazda franchise holder in the region. Click here to read more.
Spanbuild (March 2011)
Since its inception almost three decades ago, Spanbild has established a network of companies renowned for high quality buildings, manufactured from their state-of-the-art Christchurch factory and engineered for long-lasting performance. Click here to read more.
Equitus (March 2011)
Locally owned and operated company, Equitus Limited, has developed a mortgage management programme designed to take years off people’s mortgages. In the last ten years, Equitus has been responsible for saving millions of unnecessary interest dollars for Canterbury people. Click here to read more.
Cathedral Grammar School (December 2010)
A unique approach to education in Christchurch
One of the oldest schools in New Zealand, The Cathedral Grammar School was established in 1881 as a choir school for choristers - a role it still performs today. However, there have been a number of other changes to the school over the years - not least, the increase in the school roll from 50 to over 380 students, and the inclusion of co-educational classes. Despite its evolutionary growth, the school remains true to its traditional Anglican values, combining them with a broad, contemporary education to prepare children for the future. Click here to read more.
Clyne and Bennie Plumbing (December 2010)
Master Plumbers of the Year
Clyne and Bennie Plumbing was established over 50 years ago. Today, the company continues to uphold its reputation of quality workmanship and customer service, recently winning the coverted industry award, Master Plumber of the Year Award 2010. Click here to read more.
Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (December 2010)
People helping People
Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (PSUSI) is a true social service that has long been part of the social fabric of Canterbury. Established in 1908 as the Presbyterian Social Services Association, PSUSI is an offshoot of the organisation bounded by Scots settlers in Dunedin in 1906. Click here to read more.
Sandihurst (December 2010)
True and daring....
In a country that supplies only 2% of the global wine market, and in an industry that is still evolving, a small boutique-style winery in West Melton is being recognised as producing some of the best wines in the world. Click here to read more.
The Laptop Company (September 2010)
Moving with the times
With over twenty years of specialisation in the sale and service of laptops, The Laptop Company director John Pope has seen the popularity of portable computers continuing to rise. Click here to read more.
Canterbury Spinners Limited (September 2010)
A leap in the right direction
With a large staff-base drawn from countries as diverse as Samoa, Afghanistan, Cambodia and Ghana, it's no surprise that communication was once identified as a key issue for one of Canterbury's larger employers, Canterbury Spinners Limited. The surprise for human resources manager Karen Treloar was the extent of the problem. Click here to read more.
Christchurch Women's Refuge (September 2010)
More than a safe house
A cornerstone of our region’s approach to combating family violence, Christchurch Women’s Refuge provides more than just a safe house. Click here to read more.
