Canterbury site for NZ’s largest solar farm
FRV Australia and its joint venture partner Genesis Energy, have started construction of the largest solar farm in New Zealand, an hour’s drive from Christchurch, at Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. Once operational, by the end of 2024 the 63 MW solar farm will power the equivalent of nearly 13,000 houses. The joint […]
Real Estate rookie claims top awards: Sam Bowen – Harcourts
A sense of humour, cutting edge video skills, and a desire to make people happy when buying and selling homes, are some of the reasons why Sam Bowen is a rising star. Sam’s not your average realtor. His high energy, optimistic approach has just earned him the Harcourts Four Seasons real estate group […]
12 hours in North Canterbury
Stave off the cold weather blues with a day trip dash to the charm of North Canterbury. Take it easy, enjoying the simple things in life, food and company. Morning Pack a picnic first, and plan to leave home around 8am. On the drive up, stop for a bite at one of the […]
Dream awake: World of WearableArt
The magic and vibrancy of WOW will once again encompass audiences with a truly ethereal experience in late 2024. Returning to Wellington’s TSB Arena from 26 September to 13 October, the World of WearableArt Show will combine revolutionary wearable art with captivating entertainment. The theme, Dream Awake, will allow audiences to do just […]
Two event-filled years: Te Pae Christchurch, General Manager, Ross Steele
More than 200,000 attendees have taken part in 458 events at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre since we hosted our first conference two years ago, far exceeding all expectations. This success also reflects the integral role and mahi of our entire local events infrastructure. That includes the council and ChristchurchNZ, our local suppliers […]
Where to Wellington
Gardens galore, native wildlife, magical movie experiences, culinary excellence, boutique shopping, and trails to suit any exercise level. Wellington deserves more credit than simply its notorious wind. See Head to one of the many spots offering animal encounters or gorgeous gardens, such as Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne. These experiences often make a […]
Odd pets
If you’re looking for a pet more removed than the fluffy kind, a reptile or amphibian might be the answer. Sometimes scales or a shell are just what you need in a companion. Popular choices in Christchurch are the axolotl, blue-tongued lizard, or a species of turtle. Often requiring an enclosure, consider earthquake […]
Bring on the builders
From rustic cladding, to designer skylights, current building trends offer plenty of scope for designing and creating unique homes. Exterior cladding sets the scene, and these days there are plenty of options. Here are some: Metal Façades: Popular because of their durability and versatility, metal façade choices range from aluminium to steel and […]
Searching for a new business?: NAI Harcourts
According to data from ChristchurchNZ (2022), Canterbury emerged from the post pandemic period as one of the top performing regional economies. The results of MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor for 2024 also show that Canterbury-based businesses are feeling more optimistic and expecting a stronger performance in the year ahead. Athol McCully, Business Broking Sales […]
Giddy Up
CURATED BY NINA TUCKER The classic cowboy boots have slowly appeared on the shelves of many shoe stores nationwide. A lasting style, the cowboy boot comes with durability, gorgeous embroidery, and timelessness. Seen with everything from denim to dresses, styling cowboy boots seems to have loose rules. Pair with oversized jeans, a leather […]
