Back to Basics: Michelle Chim’s "Papercup" Phone In 2022, Joy Shivas turned her vision for a more diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem into reality. Her Women Entrepreneurs Fund, supported by Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation, is an endowment fund that continues to grow, supporting female business founders year after year. Now, thanks to Joy’s generosity, three more extraordinary women have been given a lifeline. Speaking of lines, Michelle Chim, one of our lates

Syncing with your Cycle: Lizzy Leonard's Smart Meal-Planning Platform The Women Entrepreneur’s Fund is back with another round of $10,000 grants for female business founders – moving the needle ever-closer to an equitable startup system. Thanks to the continued support and vision of donor Joy Shivas, we have three more remarkable winners to celebrate. Lizzy Leonard has launched an innovative SAAS product you’ll want to sink your teeth into. Born out of her own experiments wi

February 2026 Storm Severe weather has affected communities across Aotearoa this year, but some have been hit far harder than others. The February storm was a stark reminder of how sudden and devastating these events can be, causing widespread damage across the motu. Close to home, torrential rain triggered flash flooding and landslides across Banks Peninsula and parts of Christchurch City. In just 48 hours, the Peninsula received nearly six times its average monthly rainfall