Built to save energy: eHaus
Christchurch has climate extremes – icy cold in winter and long hot summers. Living in a home that remains at a constant healthy temperature range all year round without the big energy bills, is a reality when you build an eHaus. Experienced builder Martin Smith from Ultimate Homes became disillusioned with building to […]
Time for a winter revamp: Maxwell Plumbing
August means the thick end of the worst weather and a lot more time spent keeping warm indoors. It is the perfect time to revamp your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry, ensuring it is warm and well ventilated, as well as looking sharp. If you don’t know where to start and need some expert […]
Next stage for new theatre
With the main contract about to be awarded, construction will start soon on Christchurch’s new three-storey Court Theatre. Tender documents are currently with the short-listed contractors, with the theatre to be completed by 2024. Its multipurpose facilities will include a main theatre with 360 seats, a family theatre seating 120 to 150, several […]
A home you’ll love: Angus Chisholm Builders
A new architecturally designed concept home in Lincoln has its owners excited to move into it. The Intello airtight barrier for the inside envelope, 140mm exterior walls, upgraded insulation, and windows recessed to align with the insulation line, together with the mechanical ventilation system fitted to the heat pump, carry this home far […]
Challenging conventional underpinning
Ground engineering experts Mainmark suggest it’s time to move away from conventional underpinning, and adopt a more innovative approach. Steve Piscetek, divisional manager, Mainmark Civil and Mining, says conventional steel and concrete underpinning have long been the go-to solutions to support or strengthen existing structure foundations, but alternative solutions are fast gaining favour. […]
6 personality traits that you can improve using digital tools
Most of us has at one point or another thought about how we could improve ourselves. We either want to be more spontaneous or more positive, etc. In this article, we will provide a few digital tools that could help you develop a better you. Spontaneous: MeetUp A great challenge for many is […]
From the editor: 21 July 2022
Stadium green light Arguably some of the best news this month was the Christchurch City Council’s vote to proceed with the construction of the multi-use stadium. The majority of councillors voted in favour of the project with only three against it. This is great news for Christchurch and the wider region, with the […]
Back together again
Fondly known as the talented front woman for Fur Patrol, Julia Deans is getting the band back together for a reunion tour this August. Georgia Summerton catches up with the rock and roll star ahead of the tour. Born right here in Christchurch, Julia Deans was always destined for a creative life, with […]
The Pōhutukawa pathway
A mural showing a colourful, abstract journey of growth and recovery is now on show at Ōtautahi’s child and youth mental health outpatient unit, at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Cashmere. The mural, titled The Pōhutukawa Pathway, was designed by teenage Christchurch artist Ella Ward, and was unveiled by her in conjunction with mental health […]
Tap dance to the top
In a cut-throat New Zealand entertainment industry, emerging young Christchurch performer Bayley Graham has found himself in the spotlight, thanks to hard work and dedication. The tap-dancing talent chats exclusively with Metropol writer Nina Tucker about his recent win on the New Zealand talent show ‘60 Seconds’, what tap dance means to him, […]
