‘Hilltop’ Architectural Masterpiece: MC Architecture Studio
“Diversity is a good characterisation of our practice,” says Max Capocaccia, Principal Architect at MC Architecture Studio. With a history of architecture in his family, Max established his own boutique studio in Christchurch in 2009. Since then, this award-winning firm has put diversity to the test, designing residential and commercial structures nationwide […]
A Home in Harmony: 360 Architecture
When the client engaged 360 Architecture to build a house on their site on the lower Cashmere slopes, they bought with them a number of interesting challenges. The size of the site was quite restricted, the soil was very unstable and in poor condition, and the height to which the house […]
A noble tipple: Clark Estate Winery
Clark Estate Winery’s new wild-fermented range Clericus offers a broader, more sophisticated taste. A derivative of Clark, Clericus is a word associated with the most noble scholars in Roman society – and the exquisite selection is certainly worthy of its namesake. Slowly ageing since 2016, the Clericus range includes a […]
A life well lived: Fitzroy of Merivale
It was truly an occasion to remember when Fitzroy of Merivale resident, Betty Davies, celebrated her 100th birthday on 8 June. After a wonderful lunch out with family from the North Island and Tasmania, Betty’s celebrations continued with an afternoon tea in the Fitzroy lounge at 2:30pm, where surrounded by […]
25 Years of Access: Accessman
“Accessman is a true Kiwi success story,” says General Manager Lena Harrington. In 1994, Christchurch-based electrician Ross Pickersgill purchased a scissor lift machine, which not only made working at height safer, it also increased productivity. When Ross wasn’t using the machine, he hired it out to other contractors. With that […]
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioloni with Arrabbiata Sauce
INGREDIENTS 800g Pasta Vera Spinach & Ricotta Ravioloni 2 tbsp olive oil 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 tins chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper 100g Pasta Vera Basil Pesto, to serve […]
The perfect pasta: Pasta Vera
Using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, the exceptional range of products at locally owned family business Pasta Vera are created with love. Pasta Vera is the preferred gourmet pasta supplier to restaurants and hotels around New Zealand and works with chefs to create their own specialised pasta. Based in Wigram, […]
Engineering the Future: BVT Engineering Professional Services
Matt Bishop has been on many cutting edges in his career thus far. From an early interest in electric motorcycles – he was the first person to ever race one at Ruapuna – to innovative strategies for doing engineering differently, change is an important part of Matt’s philosophy. Managing Director […]
South Frame Office Space: Stockman Group
Tucked into the heart of the SALT District is the latest addition to a network of boutique office spaces under the banner of Above Your Space, run by Stockman Group. Brought to the market by property investment company Southwark Equities Limited is 36-38 Southwark Street, a fantastic complex of eleven […]
Top of the South Winter Escape
In New Zealand’s sunshine capital, seasons are distinguishable by the landscapes, with fallen autumn leaves adorning the footpaths or a fresh dusting of snow blanketing the mountain ranges. The ‘Top of the South’ is a region in which winter comes into its own. Nelson Tasman is renowned for its temperate […]
