The Influencers: Ivan Iafeta
As the year draws to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the agencies and organisations that have contributed to greater Christchurch’s regeneration during 2019. If you are a regular reader, you will know of my ongoing admiration and acknowledgement of the private sector’s significant role in Christchurch’s regeneration. You will […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
The opening of the Riverside Market on the corner of Lichfield Street and Oxford Terrace is yet another milestone in the regeneration of our city. The enclosed, seven-days-a-week market is another reason for residents to spend time in the central city, and also provides exposure for local producers to the thousands of tourists who […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
The recent announcement of the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration’s decision to approve the Regeneration Plan for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor is a significant milestone for Christchurch. It is an exciting time for the city as the plan will guide long-term investment and commitment from multiple parties over the coming decades. Its vision […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
Recently, the Christchurch City Council released details of its draft global settlement agreement with the Crown. Since then, there has been much interest in what the city might get out of the agreement, or be left with, as the Crown and Council advance their objective of increased local leadership and normalised arrangements. As foreshadowed in […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
In a place like Christchurch where, in recent years, there has been an intense focus on planning for the future, stopping to just focus on the ‘here and now’ can be tempting. While life should never be all work and no play, we need to choose our moments and, when it comes to the […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
With temperatures plummeting, no one can deny that it is now winter – the time of year that can be the most challenging for businesses in Christchurch’s regenerating central city. For those of us who work in offices in the area, it can be tempting to stay indoors during the cold months. But this […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
Since submitting the draft Regeneration Plan for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor for consideration by the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Regenerate Christchurch has provided advice to the Crown and Christchurch City Council on leadership and governance of the area. We have recommended that an independent charitable trust be established to provide strong governance […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
I was interested to read recently a submission by the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce on the Christchurch City Council’s 2019/2020 Draft Annual Plan, and to note the shared thinking between the Chamber and Regenerate Christchurch on what is needed to ensure Christchurch achieves long-term, sustainable regeneration. A key element, as noted by the […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
We will all have noticed that it’s dark later in the mornings and earlier in the evenings now that autumn is taking hold and the winter months are on the way. While this can be a positive thing for winter sports enthusiasts and those who like to spend time at the numerous ski areas […]
The Influencers: Ivan Iafeta
Like the Arts Centre, the Christchurch Town Hall holds many special memories for people and its re-opening is a significant milestone in the city’s recovery. Completion of the new Spark building, the Aotea Gifts building and Convention Centre are further milestones on the horizon. The activity at the Town Hall from now on will […]