Canterbury’s winning homes
Located in Cashmere and Loburn, two of Canterbury’s finest home builds have been honoured in this year’s Master Builders House of the Year awards. The results are in for the winners of the Master Builders House of the Year 2026 Awards, a prestigious competition that celebrates building excellence in Aotearoa. While many Canterbury […]
Provincial heartbeat: James Gough
Historic red and black pride for Canterbury Rugby has a new place to call gather and call home. Last weekend’s Canterbury Rugby housewarming against Auckland felt like more than a first match in our new home. With Shapeshifter electrifying the occasion and red and black pulsing through the city, Canterbury Rugby brought something […]
Food, glorious food: Ross Steele
The strength of Canterbury’s local food ecosystem is reflected in the region’s recent Michelin success. One of the great privileges of living in Canterbury is access to an extraordinary network of growers, farmers, fishers and artisan producers. From the foothills and plains to the coastline and vineyards, our region produces ingredients recognised not […]
Bathing beauty: Dream Bathrooms
Picture your dream bathroom. Now, imagine really having it. What does your dream bathroom look like? Is it high glamour with plenty of marble and the latest hardware? Does it cater to a buzzing young family where easy cleaning is central to the design? Perhaps you hanker for the elegance of an era […]
Architecture in the spotlight: Huia Reriti
Canterbury architecture has helped shaped Christchurch’s identity, future and quality of life. Architecture has always played a defining role in Christchurch’s identity. Since the earthquakes, Ōtautahi has become a place where bold ideas, resilience and creativity have shaped not only new buildings, but the way we live, work and connect. That’s why the […]
Healthy homes at your fingertips: Gavin Lowe
Homeowner expectations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning are changing fast, with technology being used to make homes feel good. The team at Gavin Lowe Energy has seen homeowners’ expectations shift significantly in recent years, according to general manager Lee Todd. “One of the things I enjoy most about working in the heating, […]
New faces and friends: Mayor Phil Mauger
Giving a big welcome to the new cohort of international students choosing Christchurch. One of the best parts of my job as Mayor is getting the chance to welcome newcomers to this fantastic city of ours. Christchurch is resilient, diverse and has a strong sense of community so it’s vital that when people […]
A lifestyle worth living: Cashmere Estate
Returning birdlife, sections that front onto nature reserves, a grounded way of living… Christchurch’s Cashmere Estate was never going to be a conventional subdivision development. From the beginning, the vision was less about density and yield, and more about creating a place people genuinely want to live,” says Hamish Wright, managing director of […]
Subdivision showcase
Christchurch is bucking national trends in many ways – sell-out events, buzzing hospitality, record growth – fast becoming New Zealand’s favourite place to live, work and play. A successful post-earthquake transformation is partly to thank, alongside the vibrant new developments crafting the lifestyles Kiwis want to live. Between large-scale, master-planned subdivisions and more […]
Inside Andy Ellis’ custom home where clean design meets character
Polished features and refined textures injected with elements of Andy’s playful energy… Andy and Emma Ellis’ latest home is an illustration of Canterbury-made excellence. Andy Ellis has built a reputation that doesn’t rely on noise or novelty. The face of TVNZ’s Moving Houses and a regarded figure in New Zealand rugby, Andy’s name […]
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