Women taking on trades
Female Ara graduate and engineer Katie Thomas hopes to inspire more women to follow in her footsteps. “Trades are awesome,” she says. “One thing I enjoyed about getting into engineering is that the culture is really cool. It’s usually quite fun – the boys can go a little bit over the top, […]
Architecture Awards winners
A Housing Co-op, a Merivale home with a reflective pond, an ode to The Christchurch Style, and an Opawa Swamp House are among the winners of the 2021 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. The awards held in early August celebrate the greatest architectural designs New Zealand has to offer. Awarding outstanding […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Breaking down barriers. The launch of the Christchurch Invitation: Mahia te Aroha last month was a very moving event, for all who attended. Seven Gold Bravery Awards were presented by the Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy, in her role as patron of the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand. The flood of support, […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Head to the hub. If you’re less than enthusiastic while stacking the dishwasher after dinner tonight, spare a thought for the Ōtakaro team. Members of the team have been rapidly unpacking, cleaning and storing almost 8500 wine glasses, 7500 teacups and matching saucers, and much more at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
BLOOM in the city. BLOOM, the city’s spring festival of events, fashion, sport and music will breathe colour and vibrancy into Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our city is at its most beautiful in spring and BLOOM highlights the lively streets, events and hospitality scene to showcase the city, attract visitors and stimulate spending. BLOOM […]
The Influencers: Scott Thelning
Being the best they can. Poise, passion, precision. Lisa Carrington has paddled her way to becoming New Zealand’s most prolific Olympic medalist. After winning her third gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, her parents provided some sage advice to us all. As parents our children are the most precious things in our […]
Time for a spring fling
Traditionally the days leading up to and the start of spring are a time to clean up and clean out, in other words a spring clean. I prefer to think of it as a ‘spring fling’. I fling open curtains to let the light in, fling out clothes unworn for at […]
Personal taste to the fore: Luke Gardner
Outdoor entertaining is something to factor-in during the design process for your new-build home. Luke Gardner shares some ideas for creating your perfect outdoor space. “It’s about your own personal taste and just about anything goes.” When coming up with a plan, think about the situation of your section, your house shape […]
Outdoor furniture care
Now is an ideal time to start checking outdoor furniture for the coming spring and summer. Get rid of any rickety old stuff and invest in sturdy weather-proof tables and chairs, or revamp your existing ones. Future-proofing is a sound investment so buy waterproof covers for outdoor furniture, regardless of the material. […]
Splash out at home: Lagoon Pools
Dad is raising a chilled beer, feet up, a smile of contentment on his face. No, it’s not the rugby score he’s beaming over. He’s just another satisfied new home-pool customer. No more water park or public swimming pool queues, just instant poolside bliss. Lagoon Pools, the South Island dealer for Leisure […]
