Whitewashed Wonder: Resene
This fresh, cool room manages to take the essence of trendy Scandi cool and blend it with a distinctly local, natural style. The walls retain a modern minimalist look with the use of Resene Colorwood Whitewash, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show through and add visual texture. […]
A very clever build: NKR Builders
A stunning new home at Kaiapoi’s Sovereign Palms was a recent build by NKR Builders. Situated on a corner site with commanding lake views opposite, the residence incorporates, but doesn’t integrate, a private home and a beauty salon, Specially You Beauty Therapy. Two separate entrances lead to the house and […]
Get rid of chlorine!: AquaPro Plumbing and Drainage
Not so long ago, Canterbury had the best drinking water in New Zealand. However, after the earthquakes that forever changed our city, water chlorination has become the bug bear of every local, causing dry skin, rashes and other conditions which we could well do without, plus it doesn’t taste as good. […]
Riverside Market: The feather in the city’s cap
The central city’s new Riverside Market has all the theatre and atmosphere of an industrial-scale Victorian era warehouse, with all the security of the latest in engineering by Kirk Roberts. How lucky is Christchurch? Kirk Roberts’ Executive Structural Manager Nick Calvert says the exposed steel work in this building is […]
Sheet metal specialists: Coombes Sheetmetal and Fabrication
Coombes Sheetmetal and Fabrication Ltd is 100 percent New Zealand-owned, operated and has been serving the Canterbury and wider region for more than 60 years, providing quality sheet metal, fabrication and welding work to their comprehensive client base. “The only common theme from week to week is the diversity of […]
High-end design inspiration: Bates Joinery
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy,” said Verdi and having Milan, that city of style and culture to host EuroCucina, the largest kitchen trade fair in Europe, is non-negotiable. Mark and Jaden Allworthy, Owner and Showroom Manager of Bates Joinery, attended EuroCucina where high-end kitchens, design […]
Green by name and nature: Green Builders
Reuben Green, Director of Christchurch firm Green Builders, is dedicated to achieving the highest standards on all building projects and works hard to ensure the construction process is always as seamless and stress-free as possible. With a 20-year background in building and time spent in Melbourne where he worked on […]
Pile driving growth: Moore Construction
Throughout the city’s rebuild, local family business Moore Construction has been specialising in pile driving and demand only continues to grow. For more than 30 years, the operation has been based in the South Island and now employs a team of nearly 20, including engineers and quality surveyors. Moore Construction’s […]
‘Tree-mendous’ team: Kiwiflora Nurseries
Although their customer base is Canterbury, Kiwiflora Nurseries enjoys such a good reputation for growing superior quality trees and shrubs, that the business is projected to expand to Central Otago, Nelson/Marlborough, Southland, West Coast and the North Island. Nestled just off the new Southern Motorway, with easy access from State […]
Transform your kitchen: Aspiring Kitchens
Like most great ideas, Aspiring Kitchens & More grew through hands-on experience and creative thinking. Managing Director John Harris ran a successful building and property maintenance company for 10 years, installing kitchens and bathrooms across the UK. John is a qualified electrician, plumber and construction project manager; all important skills […]
