Garage guise
Now you see it, now you don’t: flush-finished and cladding-matched garage doors are the next big thing in new-build homes, gracing Canterbury winners in the Architectural Design Awards for 2026. Two homes in this year’s Canterbury shortlist for the Resene Architectural Design Awards show off the sleek, contemporary feel of flush-finished garage doors, […]
Where nature shapes the neighbourhood: Bushland Park
From organic farmland to a distinctive residential neighbourhood, Bushland Park near Westmorland, at the foot of the Port Hills, reflects nearly five decades of one man’s connection to the land. In 1979, Swiss-trained architectural designer and builder Ernst Frei purchased land in Christchurch’s south-west at the entrance to Hoon Hay Valley. His plans […]
Urban naturing: Director Te Putahi Centre for Architecture and City Making – Dr Jessica Halliday
Nature needs to be integral to our cities and urban lives. With Aotearoa’s magnificent national parks, we often conceive of nature as being ‘over there’. Of course, the fundamental truth is that we are nature – part of the living world. We both depend on it for basic survival as well as change […]
Solar success: Kōwhai Park
One of the country’s largest solar farms, Kōwhai Park at Christchurch Airport is now officially open with around 300,000 solar panels. The South Island’s largest solar farm, Kōwhai Park, officially opened in Christchurch on 15 October, adding 150MWac (168MWdc) of renewable generation capacity to New Zealand’s electricity system. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was […]
Spring into action: Mayor Phil Mauger
From cricketing clashes to Cup Week capers, the energy is high and the buzz is real. It’s safe to say spring is one of the best times to be in Christchurch. The days are getting longer, the cherry blossoms and daffodils have blossomed, the city is looking fantastic, and there’s a real vibe […]
The true cost of a cheap garage door – Garador
The true cost of a cheap garage door might surprise you. At first glance, cheap garage doors might seem like a fantastic deal. Who wouldn’t want to save a few hundred dollars on such a large purchase? Before you jump for the lowest price tags, garage door expert and owner of Garador Aaron […]
Outstanding landscape architecture: New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects awards
Three Christchurch landscape architecture projects have been shortlisted for the national Resene New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects awards. Three sites in Ōtautahi have made it onto a nationwide shortlist of outstanding landscape architecture. They are the Dallington Bridge Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Te Kuru wetland, and stages 1 and 2 of Te […]
A sporting chance: Christchurch NZ CEO Alison Adams
’Tis the season of sport in Christchurch. As I say goodbye to this city I’ve grown to love, I want to reflect on what a huge year 2026 has been for major events. We’ve just wrapped up hosting New Zealand’s only fixture of the Rugby League World Cup, and there’s plenty more to […]
Love your louvre: Louvre Solutions
It’s a luxury to continue your outdoor summer soirées even after the sun goes down, and it’s one within reach. Entertain. Relax. Expand your indoor area. Canterbury’s Louvre Solutions, led by Craig Rogers, is known to perfect the art of an indoor-outdoor flow. These louvres can move at your command to allow full […]
Pride & plaster: Proudfoot Plastering
Does your home need a facelift? A fresh lip colour, clean shave or new haircut is often all it takes to feel rejuvenated. The same applies to your property. Quality plastering in the hands of experts, can easily and dramatically improve the look and feel of a building, adding value, style and charm, […]
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