Refreshed kitchens, real value: MF Turnbull Kitchen Renewal
Is your kitchen outdated, or does it simply no longer work for the life you are living today? There are options aplenty when you redesign with a specialist kitchen renewal business. Many homeowners believe that achieving a modern-looking, functional kitchen requires a costly, full-scale process that will take months. However, manager of MF […]
Building boom
Ten of the city’s newest greenfield residential subdivisions. 1. Harakeke Halswell A 16 hectare development delivering 252 homes across five stages. Located between Halswell, Aidanfield, Addington and Cashmere, with Halswell Quarry and the Halswell commercial area nearby, developer Fletcher Living describes it as a 21-hectare “thoughtfully masterplanned” community in Halswell. The first off-plan […]
Dream kitchens: Dream Doors
You could have the kitchen of your dreams in just five simple steps. The Dream Doors five-step process guides clients through consultation, design, manufacturing, installation, and handover. This structured client-focused approach is designed to reduce renovation anxiety through effective communication. Managing director Adrian Kay emphasises the importance of each phase: “We focus a […]
Beginners guide to subdividing
Wondering if you could subdivide? Factors to consider: Anyone who lives in Christchurch with eyes in their head can see that the city is undergoing massive change. New residential subdivisions are sprouting up all over the city and in older suburbs, standalone family homes built in the 1960s and 70s are being bowled […]
Looking to subdivide? By Survus
For Canterbury landowners, subdividing can open up exciting possibilities, but a successful subdivision starts with the right advice. Could you subdivide your property? It’s a question many Cantabrians wonder, but that’s often where it ends. Subdividing could be the key to unlocking the value of unused land or making better use of a […]
Architecture excellence
For the house-lovers, a look at some of the Canterbury homes awarded for architectural excellence. More than 20 Canterbury architectural designers were recognised for outstanding design at the recent 2026 Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) awards. For the full list of all local winners, see page 79, meanwhile here’s a look at some […]
Queens of the stone age
One of the noticeable trends in recent award-winning Canterbury homes is the beautiful use of stonework. From solid stone walls giving strength to the heart of a home to extending exterior schist into indoor living spaces or turning a river-worn boulder into an interior feature, contemporary use of stonework in architecture is shaping […]
Grand designs: Warren and Mahoney
Multi-award-winning architect Tobin Smith of Warren and Mahoney had two of the Christchurch homes he designed honoured in the recent NZ Institute of Architecture awards: Chapter Street and Frankie’s House. This project reimagines a 1920s villa for contemporary family life, retaining its street presence while transforming the interior. A new garden room sits […]
On the move: Alison Adams
Ōtautahi Christchurch is a city that will always feel like home. Twenty-five years ago, I left the UK expecting to be away for a short time. Instead, Ōtautahi Christchurch became home. That’s one reason why deciding to leave has been so difficult. The opportunity to join the University of Nottingham as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global […]
Waikuku’s wicker destination: Woven Veranda
From Waikuku to the world, Scandinavian-style wicker furniture from this North Canterbury boutique is a firm favourite. “You need to experience the wonders of wicker to know why it remains so popular,” WovenVeranda owner Guy Gunn explains. Think swingseats, lounge chairs, sofas, dining settings – it’s a favourite for indoor and outdoor living. […]
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