Property metrics
Figures from CoreLogic NZ show 60,859 properties sold in the year to February 2023, the lowest 12-month total since October 1983. During February alone, about 4100 deals were done. That is the lowest for that month of the year since at least 1981. The figures are striking and show just how quiet the […]
Go Christchurch
Christchurch is turning into the Events Capital of New Zealand, there’s been so much going on lately. From international sporting events to massive outdoor concerts, the local must-do calendar has been jam-packed. SailGP was fantastic. Lyttelton and the harbour were looking absolutely brilliant, and showed what a beautiful place we live in, and […]
Living roofs
Going green includes various creative options that can add value to residential and commercial properties. Having a living roof is one of those. Increasingly worldwide, including in New Zealand, rooftop gardens are popping up on homes, office, and even public buildings. A living roof is, however, somewhat different to a rooftop garden, although […]
For a fabulous finish: Proudfoot Plastering
Whether traditional cement-based or a modern synthetic compound, the plaster finish on your home needs not only to look fabulous, but also take everything our environment can throw at it. Application is critical too, and the craft of plastering has been passed on down the ages. When professional application skills are combined with […]
Cutting edge building safety: Moore Construction
We are not known as the ‘shaky isles’ for nothing. This state of affairs combines with the fact that some pretty interesting weather has us in its sights. The result is an imperative that our buildings are firmly anchored to the ground with the latest in technology, by experts in the field. Moore […]
True artisanship: TimberTru
If your passion is for the hand-crafted, the one-off, the quirky, and the unmistakably beautiful, you can find yourself an outlier in a world where mass market is king. Plenty of suppliers will talk a good game, bandying about ‘architectural,’ and ‘bespoke’ and ‘our workmanship speaks for itself’, but you brace for the […]
New forklift rules
A new set of modern, fit-for-purpose forklift operating guidelines has been developed by industry. The Forklift Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) provides information and guidance to those involved in operations that involve forklifts. This includes safe work practices on how to select, maintain and operate forklifts, and how to meet Health and Safety at […]
Tailoring your solutions: Smiths City Commercial
“We’re well established. We’ve been around for 103 years.” The “we” is Smiths City Commercial. “We know the commercial landscape inside and out. And we’re part of it,” says General Manager Trade and Commercial Karn Gerrard. Smiths City Commercial offers solutions tailored for customers and their businesses. “We’re experts at sourcing products for […]
Experts in real estate: Milena Bartlett and Andrew Swift
Purchasing or selling a home can be a daunting task. There’s much to think about, and sometimes it is hard to know where to start. From cleaning and preparing to negotiating and understanding the market, there’s lots to consider. On top of all this – no one wants to be dealing with an […]
Deputy Editor’s perspective: For the girls
International Women’s Day, a day marked to celebrate the women’s rights movement, has just passed. On that day I took time to think about the women in my life who inspire me. My mother, grandmother, and several close friends are all strong characters, not afraid to stand up for what is right. I […]
