In praise of trees: Allwood Trees and Shrubs
Long have trees been admired by man. Journalist, poet and soldier Joyce Kilmer wrote the poem Trees in 1913; its opening lines read “I think that I shall never see a poem lovelier than a tree”. We plant trees to celebrate milestone events, to honour the memory of loved ones now gone, to […]
People matter most: Delray Group
It’s hard to find people who genuinely care. Having a good Financial Advisor who cares can be a great support through the good and bad times that life brings to us all. Tim Lethlean, Financial Advisor of Delray Group encourages everyone “to review your insurance as your financial and family circumstances change. “At […]
Luxury lawns
A beautiful lawn is a sign of a great deal of love invested. It takes time, but also good products to produce an enviable lawn. There is a huge range in the quality of products sold for lawn management and enhancement, and paying more for products does not guarantee the ideal result. For […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
A final thank you This is my last column as Mayor of Ōtautahi Christchurch, and I have to say that I am as optimistic now for our future as I was when I first ran in 2013. Despite all the financial challenges we have had to face and the crises we have continued […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
Feeling optimistic This month, Te Pae Christchurch hosted it’s 100th event – a milestone we did not expect to achieve so soon after opening. W hile there are a couple of reasons to achieve this in such a short space of time, the overwhelming feedback we’ve had, and certainly what is showing in our […]
The Influencers: Ali Adams
Aerospace taking off Can you guess which country launched the fourth-most rockets to space this year? New Zealand did, behind the US, China and Russia. I learned this at New Zealand’s inaugural Aerospace Summit this month, which showcased the rapid moves Aotearoa is making in the sector, which is worth $24 billion a […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
Nurturing children In late August, Te Papa Hauora, the Health Precinct, proudly supported the launch of a new collaboration, ‘Research for Children Aotearoa’. This initiative is being led by the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago, and strongly supported by local Tangata Whenua and Pasifika. A first for New Zealand, Research […]
Colour tips: Reece Bathrooms
Changing things up with your fixtures is a great way to add interest to your bathroom without the risk of trendy colours going out of date in just a few years. Here are some tips from the team at Reece Bathrooms: Chrome is a timeless and versatile option. It feels traditional but is […]
Light filled: Pringle Homes
Flexibility and versatility spring to mind when visiting Pringle Homes’ show home in Lincoln. The spacious light-filled space includes two multi-purpose rooms, a large second lounge/media room with its stand-alone fire and a fourth bedroom off the living room that can be closed off from the rest of the house and double as […]
Top landscape projects
Canterbury landscapers enjoyed a night of celebration recently when four of their projects won major kudos in the 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards held by Registered Master Landscapers. Canterbury winners were Te Raekura Redcliffs School by Canopy NZ Ltd, Te Ara Ātea – Sensory Space by Morgan + Pollard Landscapes, Rolleston School Basketball […]
