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Organic Food Waste Survey

Organic Food Waste Survey

Published September 20, 2022

As you sit eating your lunch do you take in your lunchroom surroundings? Does your business currently have a sustainability plan in place? What is happening to the banana skin…

Jump for Joy

Jump for Joy

Published September 20, 2022

It doesn’t take much to bring out that inner competitor or the fact that people just love having fun. On Tuesday 21st June 2022, the RBA’s Rosebank Wellbeing Collab collaborated…

Financial Wellbeing Picnic Lunch

Financial Wellbeing Picnic Lunch

Published September 19, 2022

As part of the Rosebank Wellbeing Collab (RWC) our emphasis this year will be on Financial Wellbeing as the implications of COVID-19 take their toll on our Rosebank employees. We…

Reopening of the Kurt Brehmer Walkway

Reopening of the Kurt Brehmer Walkway

Published September 19, 2022

It’s really rewarding to acknowledge effort and that’s exactly what the RBA did for everyone that was involved in the re-opening of the Kurt Brehmer Walkway on Monday 23rd May…

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

Published September 14, 2022

When commercial consultants Rob Erskine and Tony Rutherford decided that they wanted to go into business together (over a beer at their local), they knew that they needed to do…

The Perfect View

The Perfect View

Published September 14, 2022

Successful real estate agents know that to attract potential buyers stunning property photos are a must. But what use is the perfect image if it can’t reach the market? That…

Callander Group: Sparking Success

Callander Group: Sparking Success

Published August 19, 2022

When John Callander founded Callander Electrics over 30 years ago, he wanted a career that left time for his creative pursuits.    “John started the business in 1990,” explains Kerry-Marie…

Jo Mere Pilkington: Strength to Spare

Jo Mere Pilkington: Strength to Spare

Published July 19, 2022

RBA member Jo Mere Pilkington is something of a powerhouse. On June 6, the owner of First Scene Costume and Party Hire was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit…

Calling All Foodies: FoodChain is Ready to Deliver

Calling All Foodies: FoodChain is Ready to Deliver

Published June 10, 2022

Nick Archibald is a man of action. Over 20 years ago, while running his own fish and chip shop in Christchurch, the hardworking entrepreneur couldn’t believe how much fresh seafood…

Rosebank Easter Egg Hunt Competition

Rosebank Easter Egg Hunt Competition

Published June 7, 2022

Congratulations to all the 37 winners of the Rosebank Easter Egg Hunt competition that was run virtually on our Rosebank Business Association (RBA) website and drawn just in time for…

Shine Bright like a Diamond

Shine Bright like a Diamond

Published May 24, 2022

He may not be the first to admit it, but David Alloway is a natural-born entrepreneur. The upbeat, personable founder of Diamond Event Hire on Rosebank Road describes himself as…