Realty contrast in 2024
Despite a challenging year for New Zealand’s property market, moments of resilience and divergence emerged, with multi-million-dollar prestige sales, double-digit gains and declines, and properties selling in as little as seven days. The annual CoreLogic NZ Best of the Best 2024 report highlights the country’s top property sales, highest and lowest growth suburbs […]
Why a brewery tour? Wigram Brewing Co
Without stating the obvious, brewery tours are exciting, educational and fun. Getting down to the business end of what’s in your pint of beer is fascinating for both beer and non-beer drinkers alike. Brewery tours help educate and appreciate the science underlying the brewing process and the many complexities involved in perfecting beer […]
Style & functionality for modern Kiwi homes: Canterbury Window Coverings
Interior shutters have long been celebrated as the perfect blend of beauty and practicality, seamlessly fitting both timeless and modern homes. Beyond aesthetics, they enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and privacy, making them a true lifestyle upgrade for the modern Kiwi. Shutters offer an elegant solution for maintaining a comfortable living environment all year […]
ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams: Strengthening global connections
I’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip to Japan, filled with fantastic meetings and insights into the future of Christchurch’s global connections. At the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) conference, I had the privilege of meeting the Mayor of Kurashiki, Christchurch’s sister city. The bond we share with Kurashiki, along with the […]
Weather radar rebuild complete
MetService’s Canterbury weather radar is back in action after a complete replacement during recent months. The $3.5 million project involved the demolition of the 30-year-old radar and concrete tower, then installing a stronger 19-metre-high steel tower and the new radar on top. Part of an ongoing investment in the New Zealand weather radar […]
Experience these delectable flavours: Heirloom Cafe
Many ingredients are required for a successful café – delicious food, great coffee and excellent friendly service. One element that is sometimes overlooked however is the ambience of the environment. The new owners of Heirloom Café in the Colombo – Ava and Rajesh – have definitely not overlooked that ingredient. Their cafe is […]
Heal your mind in Hanmer
While Christchurch’s lively city promotes social, fitness-filled lifestyles, relaxing mental health days are also essential every so often to re-energise. What better place to rest and recharge than a nearby alpine spa village? Rich in natural surroundings, Hanmer Springs is an ideal location for a wellness getaway. At a time where caring for […]
Top tank solution
Water tanks come in all shapes and sizes, often large and unsightly. Now, thanks to an Auckland company, property owners can install slimline tanks that double as stylish fences. In other words, your tank is your fence. Aptly named FenceTank™, you can create an almost invisible, slimline water reuse system that seamlessly blends […]
Sharing Christmas magic
Christmas cheer is near, and blissful holiday memory-making has begun. We asked four of our 2024 interviewees to share the way they will spend the festive season. “I absolutely love Christmas. Living much of the year in America has made me fully embrace the idea of celebrating holidays. Not in the commercial sense, […]
Master Builders winners
Four Canterbury builders stood out at the 2024 Master Builders House of the Year national awards. A coastal home in Eastbourne, Wellington, built by Planit Construction, won 12 awards, including Supreme House of the Year over $1 million, the Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award, and the New Home over $4 million category. The Supreme […]
