Sophisticated, luxurious and tiny: Curtis Designs
Tiny homes offer a lifestyle that is taking off in a big way. Worldwide, this way of life is solving so many housing solutions. Sustainable living to reduce waste and carbon footprint does not have to come in the form of a shabby house bus of old – but instead in luxurious trend-setting […]
Reducing indoor air pollutants
New Zealand’s recently established Indoor Air Quality Research Centre (IAQRC) brings together expertise from seven leading research organisations. It aims to increase public awareness of indoor pollutants, and related health outcomes, and to advocate for improved indoor air quality in Aotearoa New Zealand. The IAQRC comprises a multi-disciplinary team with specialist indoor air […]
Dulux colour awards finalists
Several Kiwi projects have made it into the finals of the 36th annual Dulux Colour Awards, which will be announced in Melbourne later this year. A panel of design industry experts from New Zealand and Australia narrowed this year’s entries to 103 finalists, whose projects exemplified the most innovative use of colour in […]
Showcasing quality and versatility: Morel Construction
When great design meets skilled construction, everyone wins. A combination of liveability, aesthetic appeal, efficient use of space, energy conscious building, and longevity meets the demands of the community, the market, and the planet. A development of four homes on Innes Road is a great example of developer, designer, and builder working in […]
From the editor: 28 April 2022
Let it snow Here’s wishing all the wonderful mums out there a Happy Mother’s Day on 8 May. Mothers deserve to be looked after every day, but once a year works for me. We’re heading into the last month of autumn and being greeted by the smell of wood fires in the morning […]
Designing her dreams
Former Cantabrian Caitlin Crisp is a fashion force to be reckoned with, recently celebrating the launch of her label’s latest collection. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton catches up with Caitlin about her journey in business so far, and the designs that fashion lovers everywhere can’t seem to get enough of. After studying Fashion Technology and […]
Listen to the music
Indie folk trio, Albi & The Wolves are coming to coming to Canterbury, thanks to Arts On Tour NZ. Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi, Pascal Roggen and Michael Young have crafted a stage show that’s brimming with energy and moments to pause for reflection. The trio has a huge sound that […]
Simon & Garfunkel homage
The 40th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s memorable New York concert has sparked top New Zealand singers and songwriters to put on their own special concert, paying homage to the celebrated duo. In September 1981, the City of New York hosted a now legendary benefit concert for the people of their city, Simon […]
Is housing still hot? Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Taken by storm in 2021, the property market ran hot with prices soaring and even the most seasoned speculator surprised by the boom. It was a seller’s jackpot. However, it seems a tipping point has been reached as a potent cocktail of new tax rules impact on the profitability of older rentals alongside […]
Lending a hand: Ricoh
Giving back to the community is an important part of business these days. One company lending a helping hand with projects such as its annual Big Green Day Out and support of various other charitable organisations is Ricoh Christchurch. From mentoring young people through to digging holes for trees, the team at Ricoh […]
