INTRODUCING MIKE GOATLEY TRADE BACKGROUND SOLUTION FOCUSED RESULTS DRIVEN

Mike is a friendly, approachable , and experienced real estate specialist achieving great results for his clients during these challenging times. With the markets being stressful for many people at present Mike is empathetic and driven to achieve the best possible results for you. To find out more, contact Mike, he is looking forward to hearing from you

Mike Goatley

Recent feedback:

Mike has excellent knowledge of the real estate market. He has an in-depth knowledge of building construction and it’s nuances, even as far as arranging high quality trades people to remedy and address any building compliance issues. Mike is also well informed on all legal and other compliance requirements. Mike is a very personable, efficient, dedicated real estate practitioner whom I have no hesitation in recommending — Tony

Cover Story

Publisher's note

Welcome to Canterbury Today’s first edition for 2023 where we chat with Jason Gunn about his career in the media and his mission to unlock the communicator in us all.

With the working year now well under way, we look at ways to maintain your motivation in the months ahead, the importance of goal setting and offer seven tips to beat the back at work blues.

There are pieces on driving your business down the path to success, solving supply chain issues and what to expect with a general election on the horizon.

We also take a look at places to forge workplace bonds, how to attire yourself for the part, the vital importance of waste reduction and we look back at Jacinda Ardern’s time in office.

Throughout the magazine, features provide insights into successful companies and organisations, and the people working in them, and as always, we thank all our columnists for their expertise, along with the views, opinions and predictions of all those who contributed.

Editor

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Viewpoints Pages 8-9

8 What on earth are you talking about?

The importance of having quality conversations

9 Positive signs for the year ahead Opportunities abound for Canterbury’s economy

9 Events Diary

Find out what’s on near you

Management Pages 5-23

5 Life and style

Items worthy of desire

10 Back in the saddle Maintaining motivation for the year ahead

11 Staying on track

The importance of goal setting

12 Top Gunn

Jason Gunn’s mission to unlock the communicator in us all

16 Threads of success

Attiring yourself for the part

17 Maintaining your zen

7 tips to beat the back at work blues

18 Reflections on leadership

Looking back at Jacinda

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