Professional Services Network
Over the past few years I have had many discussions with local business development groups around the value in the collective knowledge and expertise of professional service providers across the North Canterbury area.
I am a firm believer that if you fill a room with smart and passionate people...great things will happen!
There are many highly skilled individuals across the region working in isolation. My experience suggests that the collective wisdom, experience and knowledge of these individuals could offer something special to the market place
I am looking for expressions of interest from professional service providers in forming a working group focused on promoting professional services out of the North Canterbury region. Ideally a wide cross section of professional services would be represented, including (but not limited to) Finance, Insurance, Leadership and Governance development, Technology Leadership and Governance development, Software development including mobility and web, programme and project management, solution architects, Sales and Marketing, CRM and Brand Management etc.
Opportunities all start with a conversation and that's all I am asking for. No investment, no "BS", just an open and honest chat to see if we can collectively create something unique that we can take to the marketplace.
Please register your expressions of interest including your contact details and a summary of your service offering by sending an email to eyretonconsulting@gmail.com
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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