City set to boom: Christchurch City mayor Phil Mauger
We get all four seasons in Christchurch and spring is in swing – another reason I love living here. I know I’m not alone in that, there’s a lot going on for our city, it’s great to see. The place is humming, with exciting developments and the talk from up north is not ‘where are […]
Rewarding building excellence
A University of Canterbury civil engineering student Yu Li (pictured far right) won the “Next Gen Supreme Award” at the 2024 New Zealand Building People Awards. More than 600 construction industry professionals gathered to celebrate the excellence of the people behind a variety of projects nationwide, and congratulate award recipients. Yu Li received two awards […]
Super salad
Fresh seasonal salad days are here, coinciding with cheese month. To celebrate both, this page, and page 56, have two cheesy salad recipes from Canterbury’s own cookbook queens, Margo Flanagan and Rosa Powers. Enjoy. HERBY QUINOA AND HALLOUMI SALAD Feeds: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 head […]
Make your home healthy
While it is easier to build a “healthy home” from scratch, there are steps that can be taken to make existing houses healthier. Consulting an expert is well worthwhile, as often they will tell you what can and cannot be done with an existing home. If you’re building new, there are now plenty of building […]
All fired up: Envirosolve
Energy conscious times call for elegant technological solutions. The time for passive or airtight dream homes has come, but it need not result in soulless or invisible heating systems. The stunning Scandi-designed Bionic Fire, is ideal for passive or airtight buildings,” says Dr Rene Haeberli, owner of sole stockist Envirosolve. “These wood fires give you […]
Petiquette in the workplace
If your office has an open-pet policy, it’s best to abide by any rules set up by your team. Keep up with office-dog-friendly habits, or use the below as a guide. DO • Check with your office first, determine if it is appropriate, and what day(s) work best. Always consider any potential allergies in your […]
Pimp your outdoors
Increased enjoyment of your outdoors is a major benefit of installing outdoor lighting, even more so that summer is on its way. Whether you choose to work with a landscape lighting designer, hang a few string lights in your pergola, or install some well-placed spotlights, it will be well worth the investment. Good outdoor lighting […]
Bringing you advanced aesthetics: Transform Clinic
The landscape of appearance medicine is constantly evolving. For over 30 years, Merivale’s Transform Clinic has been blending experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results. Founded by Dr Ian Little, the clinic has become a trusted destination for those seeking advanced aesthetic treatments. Today, under Katie McIndoe’s (pictured) expert guidance, the clinic continues to […]
That fabric feeling
It’s all in the fabric. You can’t trust the weather. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER Gorgeous, versatile fabrics, you can. Silk, tencel, linen, and cotton poplin are utilised for their high-end feel and multifaceted qualities. Dress in the looks that serve both your comfort and agenda—whether that is back-to-back business meetings, cocktail hour, or date night. […]
Look after it: Garador
Your garage door smoothly and reliably opens up and closes down. Opens up and closes down without you even being fully conscious of it. Until it doesn’t. It is making an awful noise and is now stuck half up, and you can’t get your car out to go to work. The first question Aaron and […]
