Editor’s Perspective: December 6th
“Don’t try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human” – Tony Robbins It seems everywhere we look, there’s someone telling us how to ‘be’. Aware of this modern day challenge, Robyn Okrant devoted 2008 to adhering to all of Oprah’s suggestions on how to ‘live your best life’. […]
The Perfect Place: Distinction Christchurch + Win With Metropol
Location, quality accommodation and scrumptious food are just some of the reasons why Distinction Christchurch is the place to stay in the central city. Located at 14 Cathedral Square, the hotel recently opened in March and stands proud amongst a growing vibrant central city. Watch the world go by as […]
Topp of their Game: Q&A with Jools Topp
Dames Jools and Lynda are at the Topp of their game. We caught up with Jools about the pair’s impressive career and what’s next on the cards. Your awards list is growing. Did you ever think you would be appointed Dames? Never in a million years. One of our pet […]
State of the art: Auto Express Car Wash
There’s a new player in town when it comes to getting your car cleaned and it’s a game-changer. Auto Express Car Wash, next to Burger King at 530B Sawyers Arms Road, offers the most technologically advanced car wash operation in the New Zealand marketplace. It’s a simple process with state […]
Papanui’s medical marvel
There is no substitute for experience. Naturally when you have a project you wish to get off the ground, you want a firm with the experience you would expect; you want HRS Construction Ltd. With a strong track record in successful delivery of community, infrastructure, industry and commercial projects, HRS […]
25 years of constant change
Operating for 25 years in the tech industry is a significant milestone. CommArc Consulting Ltd recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, its longevity achieved through the company’s ethos of building partnerships and trust with its customers, as well as having flexibility to cope with the change that is inherent in operating in technology. […]
Affordable hilltop lifestyle
A hilltop lifestyle dream and a desire for affordability produced Linetype Architectural Director & Designer Ben Brady’s own enchanting home on Moncks Spur. A search for hill sites led him here, but Ben initially rejected the section because its 30-degree slope meant the numbers just didn’t add up. However, a […]
Esplanade’s Exceptional Newcomer: Sumner’s Esplanade
The renovation of this 1900’s arts and crafts style house on Sumner’s Esplanade is a favourite project of Ben Brady, from Linetype Architectural. The result has exceeded the client’s expectations: they described the lifestyle sought but weren’t prescriptive, leaving Ben plenty of space for ideas. Ben says the outcome is […]
Honoured by Award
Thanks to hard work, attention to detail, and a truly collaborative effort, the team at Christchurch’s Eternodesign scooped three National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) 2018 awards. Renowned for kitchen and bathroom design, and bespoke soft furnishings, the Merivale-based company won the Creative Excellence Award, and was recognised as runner-up […]
Central city comeback queen
Almost eight years since the 2011 February earthquake forced its closure and three years since restoration work began, the Christchurch Town Hall is earning its place as the central city’s comeback queen. The first rebuild of this magnitude to be completed in the city, enhancements include modern and integrated technologies, […]
