Better Sleep Solutions: Dreamwool Beds
If you find you’re often waking at night clammy and perspiring in an overheated bed, the cause could be that your mattress is of a synthetic composition. “We hear many complaints about people having really uncomfortable sleeps with their new mattress,” Dreamwool Beds owner David Henderson says. “Initially it’s good, […]
Fixing the construction sector
New Zealand has long been plagued by sub-standard building, from the leaky homes saga through to the present day earthquake remediation crisis. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, with Government and construction industry leaders committing to transform New Zealand’s construction sector. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says […]
A slice of inner city paradise: Parker Group Construction
Parker Group Construction is a family-owned building company which prides itself on its history of building diverse, quality homes. The company only employs builders with an eye for detail and ensures the customer feels included and satisfied throughout the process, something which is clearly evident in a suite of six high-end inner […]
New lease on life: Box 112
Work to strengthen and refurbish the grand Public Trust Building is well under way, signalling another step forward in Christchurch’s steady redevelopment. First completed in 1925 for the Public Trust, the iconic 152 Oxford Terrace landmark was designed by one of Christchurch’s most celebrated architects, Cecil Wood, who is also […]
Striking the environmental balance
Humankind has long been plagued by the ‘nature nurture’ debate, but in our small, rural country in the bottom of the South Pacific, our farmers have long been the nurturers of nature, turning their talented hands to the plight of provision not just in New Zealand, but on a global scale. […]
Constructing Commercial Excellence
Across New Zealand companies are shifting the construction goalpost as quality becomes an increasing focus for projects and we’re seeing this in the level of commercial developments that are coming to fruition throughout the country. More than 80 of these commercial building projects are vying to win the title of […]
Hanmer’s culinary oasis: Salt N Pepper
Christmas in July? What craziness is this?! It’s Salt N Pepper in Hanmer Springs bringing you the wonder of Christmas fare with a three course Christmas feast of course! Bookings are essential as it is on for only 2 Fridays in July – from 5pm on Friday 19 and Friday 26 July […]
A trusted choice: Angus Chisholm Builders Limited
For more than 16 years, Angus Chisholm Builders Limited has been a trusted choice for Cantabrians when it comes to quality new builds, renovations and alterations. Every step of the way, the locally based residential building business, founded by Angus Chisholm, provides a wealth of experience and offers specific understanding […]
Legal firm’s rising stars: Papprills Lawyers
This month Papprills Lawyers celebrates 125 years of providing legal services to the people of Canterbury. In 1891, Ernest Edward Papprill was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court. In 1894, he established his own law firm in Kaiapoi and, to this day, Papprills has an office […]
Make some Mediterranean memories: House of Travel
“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller,” said Ibn Battuta, and House of Travel Christchurch City’s ‘The Mediterranean: An Escorted Journey’ will not only give you the stories to tell, but the memories of a lifetime. Hosted by Stuart Latimer and James Blankley, you receive […]
