The Influencers: Alison Adams
Learn from others With borders opened and the visitor economy reviving, this is the time to redefine our place. The Garden City has been a big part of Christchurch’s identity, but with a refreshed Ōtautahi what else defines us and how do we, as a community, want to be represented in the future? […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
An industry feast It has been amazing to watch confidence returning to our industry and see conference delegates in and around our city during the the past few months. Recent reports show hotel nights are up, we’re seeing people are heading out and about more, and at Te Pae Christchurch our booking calendar […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
A city on show It’s spring and Christchurch is ON SHOW again! This is the time of the year that we celebrate everything our city has on offer during spring. There are a large number of events to look forward to from September to December. I was showing a newcomer to the city […]
multi-unit WINNER
A central Christchurch CBD apartment complex by Marcus Stufkens of Stufkens+Chambers Architects was one of 22 awards at the recent 2022 Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. The Riverbank Quarter development (pictured) won the Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling award. The design is a two-three storey complex of 14 mid-to-high market quality residential units and […]
New showhome now open: Versatile Christchurch
Family living has never been easier, now that Versatile Christchurch has opened its new show home in Lincoln. From the company’s family range of homes, the Finn design delivers ultimate flexibility, featuring a large living/dining area, a centralised kitchen with integrated appliances, three good-sized bedrooms, and an abundance of storage with separate laundry […]
Don’t panic: MHR Drainage
When those tell-tale signs that something is wrong in the bathroom, kitchen or laundry areas begins escalating, it’s hard not to panic. As that faint whiff of sewerage starts pervading the whole house or that sporadic drip grows to a steady dribble, anxiety levels about finding a good plumber start to grow as […]
Hallmark of quality
Ensuring your new home has everything on your wish list is important, and that’s why a visit to Hallmark Homes’ new Cardrona show home in Lincoln is essential. Architecturally designed, and inspired by the snowy mountain peaks and rolling hilltops surrounding the Cardrona Valley, Hallmark’s latest show home is a testament to the […]
Pave the way: Affordable concrete and Paving
Spring and summer are the perfect time to tick off those paving and concrete jobs with the help of the extra light and warmer weather. Affordable Concrete and Paving know this too, which is why it’s the perfect choice for your upcoming concrete or paving project. With deep roots in Canterbury, the business […]
Tailored commercial solutions: Smiths City Commercial
Some business names are woven into the fabric of this country. It is difficult to comprehend the changes they have seen, the challenges overcome, and all the celebrations. One such company has been around for 103 years, 100 percent New Zealand-owned and operated, providing specialist advice and making life simpler for Kiwis. Smiths […]
Shake That Tree
Queenstown-based Olivia Wensley is one of New Zealand’s loudest voices for female empowerment. Julia Strelou catches up with her about her latest projects. A catalyst of the #metoo movement in the legal industry, and the CEO of Startup Queenstown Lakes Olivia Wensley is now looking to add “mayor” to her roles. If successful, […]












