Renaissance of redesign: D-Sign Studio
This past decade has seen a seismic shift in people’s relationship with the environment. Sustainability is the future and when businesses embrace this, anything is possible. Interior designer Shreeni de Silva heads a boutique furniture redesign studio that champions sustainable thought and practice. Established in 2013, D-Sign Studio is renowned for its handpicked, […]
Restoring history: T&A Construction
Christchurch has lost many of its iconic heritage buildings through earthquake damage, so it is particularly special to learn of one that is to be repaired and restored. The building in question is the old municipal chambers on the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace, one of Christchurch’s oldest public buildings. Built-in […]
Site-specific build specialists: Blair Ward Construction
At Blair Ward Construction, they enjoy the flow of the construction process, the communication, and the collaboration that comes with building architecturally designed homes. Blair from Blair Ward Construction was living and loving life on the hills above Sumner when a vacant section came up for sale next door. He could see this […]
Time for a spring upgrade: Maxwell Plumbing
Spring cleaning can mean many different things. For some people, it really is as simple as cleaning surfaces in a house or garage that has been neglected for months. For other people, the word ‘spring’ signals something new. Perhaps that something new might be the renewal of a tired-looking bathroom, laundry, or kitchen. […]
Te Pae Christchurch targeting pre-Christmas opening
Get set for pre-Christmas events at the new Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Originally the first events were to have been held there this month, but thanks to the latest Covid-19 disruptions, the convention centre is now aiming to hold its first events in the lead-up to Christmas. Many of the specialists necessary […]
Hard vs soft landscaping
No build – home, bach or business – is complete without landscaping and much like the style of the building, options are endless. Clean lines, low maintenance and easy care or mowing lawns, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs? That is the question. The reality is there’s no simple answer; it’s all about […]
Breaking new ground
A major milestone for commercial development centred around the Prebbleton Village Tavern was ticked off recently with the start of geotechnical testing. Prebbleton Village Square has over 2000m2 of tenancy space and features a unique design with car parking on the outside of the development, resulting in a family-friendly open square space complemented […]
Time for a cool change
Brought together by shared experiences of grief, the Cool Change Sisters are a raw and honest voice, sharing their stories in the hope of sparking a much-needed shift in New Zealand’s mental health space. Grace Curtis, Georgia Harris and Tori Wheelans are the founders of Cool Change, a movement to give the bereaved […]
It’s time to Talk Peach
September is gynaecological awareness month, and Talk Peach is the Kiwi organisation making big moves to educate about gynaecological cancers. Founder Tash Crosby shares her story in hopes to educate and support women across the country. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 36 years old, Tash is one of the mere 15% of people […]
Nothing beige about neutrals
Amidst the ever-changing trends of vibrant colours, pretty pastels and bright shades of the rainbow, neutral tones are a strong and steady constant in the fashion world. In the latest spring lookbooks, earthy neutrals are everywhere, and it is no surprise these warm, subdued tones are shining. Shades of chocolate, cinnamon, rust, and […]
