The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A win for us all Changes as a result of The Health and Disability System Review are advancing, so far pretty much within the original timeframe specified. The end of June sees the demise of the District Health Boards across New Zealand Aotearoa, concurrent with momentum gaining in the new entities – The […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Passing on the bat Recently I had the honour of joining cricketing legend Sir Richard Hadlee for the opening of the new sports centre in Hagley Park that bears his name. The Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre is a world-class indoor cricket training facility that has been built through the generosity of the […]
Solid and sustainable: Fraemohs
The word ‘sustainability’ in the building industry has become so hackneyed we often skim over it. If we do notice this tired chestnut, it probably prompts an eyeroll. However, one home building company has been genuine about sustainability long before it was a buzzword. It has been one of their central tenets for […]
Artistic heating warms your world: Herschel
From gas to wood burning to electric, there are numerous options when it comes to heating, but which one is right for your home? An innovative option that is gaining in popularity is infrared heating panels, which provide radiant warmth and also look aesthetically pleasing. Herschel is the global specialist in infrared heaters […]
A boost for apprenticeships
It’s good news for employers hoping to get new apprentices on board to train and upskill. The Government is extending its Apprenticeship Boost scheme, helping employers keep and take on more apprentices. BCITO, a division of Te Pūkenga subsidiary Work-Based Learning fully supports this extension. Director of BCITO, Jason Hungerford, says that Apprenticeship […]
The heart of a home: Bates Joinery
Well-crafted kitchen transformations are dollars wisely invested – and one to take pleasure in every single day. “Over the last 18 months people have put money back into their homes,” says owner Mark Allworthy of Bates Joinery. “Most of our suppliers have had supply issues, however alternatives throughout the supply chain have been […]
Revolutionising panel construction
New Zealand engineers aim to revolutionise the way we construct buildings with a modular building system that’s fast to assemble, recyclable and could be the answer to earthquake prone communities. New Zealand engineers aim to revolutionise the way we construct buildings with a modular building system that’s fast to assemble, recyclable and could […]
Ready for a revamp? Maxwell Plumbing
With the cold weather arriving and all that extra time spent keeping warm indoors, now is the prefect time to revamp your tired looking bathroom, kitchen or laundry. If you don’t know where to start, and need some expert advice, local company Maxwell Plumbing, is here to help. The team specialises in bathroom, […]
Building sustainable cities is critical for NZ’s future
Location-enabled technology may change the way Kiwis function in the future, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. As cities like Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Ōtautahi, Tauranga, Ōtepoti and Kirikiriroa expand, leaders are considering sustainability as a key driver, he says. “We are redefining what a city is and how we interact within it. […]
Creating lush, green lawns: Readylawn
A beautiful lawn doesn’t happen by itself. It takes care and nurturing, yet it is possible to have a beautiful, healthy, lush lawn growing at your home or business in a matter of hours. For 50 years the third generation family business, Readylawn has known that the grass is always greener when you […]
