Ministry of Awesome

Why Startups Matter for Christchurch

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to finally launch that dream startup and fulfill your goals and ambitions then 2019 is a great year to make it happen.

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Firm financial foundations for startups

Our last Startup Breakfast Club was all about how to ensure your startup has robust financial foundations.

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AllGoods is Awesome

About 6 months ago, we met this awesome group of guys when they came in to talk about their upcoming pitch at Canterbury Angel's Pitch and Pizza.

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Five Takeaways From the Jumpstart Your Startup in 2019: Breakfast Club Event

It was great to see so many of you inspired, motivated, and ready to learn at this month's Breakfast Club - Jumpstart your Startup for 2019! Thanks again to our three...

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Steven Moe: Talking Purpose

Awesome Stories

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Awesome Story #3 Feat: Andrew Moss

Awesome Stories

Andrew is the owner and operator of the Flipout trampoline arena in Christchurch, one of the largest of its kind in the world and part of the world-renowned Flipout franchise.

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Awesome Story #2 Feat: April McLennan

Awesome Stories

April has a mission to equip young New Zealanders with the self-awareness, confidence and opportunities to pursue and excel in work they are passionate about.

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Awesome Story #1 Feat: Magda Lorenzo

Awesome Stories

Magdalena Lorenzo has always loved reading and she is an avid user of public transport.

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The End Game that Startups Need to Think About

In The News

When starting a business, it's also important to think about the day you'll leave it.

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Ministry of Awesome and Ara create new innovation hub.

In The News

Ara Institute of Canterbury to become more Awesome.

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An awesome enterprise: Q&A with the Ministry of Awesome’s Chief Awesome Officer Marian Johnson

In The News

A social enterprise established in the dark days post-quake to encourage positivity, collaboration, activation and support for a city that was struggling to survive, the Ministry of Awesome is a...

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Could Christchurch be a self-sufficient 'Fab City'?

In The News

Carl Pavletich, co-founder of Fab Lab Chch, a social enterprise encouraging the uptake of technology and "active citizenship" in Christchurch.

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FoodStarter - A New World of Awesome food innovation

Blog posts

FoodStarter has officially launched, entries close Sunday 7th of October.

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The single most critical step to take before you start your business.

Blog posts

You are an ardent moviegoer who makes the weekly pilgrimage to the nearest cinema but it’s a hassle for you to check all the different cinema websites for times and...

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