Growing New Zealand’s economy

Startup investments in New Zealand rose to $157 million by the end of last year, up substantially from $20m in 2006. The latest Startup Investment Report from PwC and the Angel Association (AANZ) shows that last year investors provided more follow-on capital than ever before, with 56 percent ($109m) of all investment being follow-on capital. […]

Do you need Devine intervention? Michael Devine Insurance

Independent and professional advice. That’s what clients receive when they discuss their insurance needs with Michael Devine.     WHAT TO YOU PERSONALLY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF YOUR WORK? “It’s forming strong personal relationships with clients so they know they can trust us and the insurance solutions we develop for them. A real […]

A man is not a financial plan: Polson Higgs Wealth Management

Studies show women make higher returns on their financial investments than men. Why, then, do so many take a hands-off approach to money? Authorised Financial Advisor Shiree Hembrow has dedicated 25 years to helping women plan for and reap the rewards of well-managed finances.   The phwealth adviser says women have a different perspective on […]

central city equity investment opportunity: MAAT Group

Maat Consulting Ltd is offering an equity investment opportunity in a new company, Victoria Property Investment Ltd, which has been formed to purchase the property at 99-123 Victoria Street, Christchurch.   This investment has 7,226.2 m² of net lettable area, spanning four levels of fully tenanted office space at 123 Victoria Street, plus a ground […]

Maat Group: Putting your investment dollar to work

Equity Investment Specialists, Maat Group, continues to bring value to the national commercial landscape and investors alike. Metropol talks to Managing Director Neil Tuffin about how commercial property equity investment can make your dollar work harder for you. What does the Maat Group offer and what does your name mean? Maat Group is a commercial […]

Get excited about investing

The best way to get involved with investing is to keep it simple and let a financial adviser do it all for you. They know how to navigate the highs and lows and assist you in achieving the growth you desire. Bank term deposit rates are still at their lowest for quite some time and […]

Marian Johnson: The Influencers

If the last few months of winter 2019 had a theme for our city’s startup and innovation ecosystem, that theme would be startup funding.   As you know, our government’s Wellness Budget allocates $300 million to a fund of funds for startup investment managed by NZ Venture Investment Fund. While our local startups have decent […]

Get Investing: Alistair Bean & Associates

Alistair Bean, Managing Director at Alistair Bean & Associates says, “it’s a great time to be investing in the stockmarket and managed funds”.     As a Financial Adviser, Alistair says, “It can be difficult to see past a media gloom fest. The current investment opportunities are driven by global low interest rates, a high […]

Cindy-Lee Sinclair

Marketing your property: Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood on what to think about when selling your home or investment

Long established as a top-flight professional real estate agent in Christchurch, Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate Merivale says there are several things to know when putting property on the market. An absolutely key element is to ensure an agent has a signed listing authority before they bring buyers through, Cindy says. Your agent […]