Thinking of downsizing and retiring? Nest Residential
Who wants to end up in a retirement village? “Not me, that’s for sure,” says Simon Fenwick, of Nest Residential Homes. I know, I know, easy to say when you are middle-aged like me, and not facing decreased mobility and increased care. Easy to say when you can still mow lawns and get […]
Kitchens channel soft neutral tones
Building new or renovating, a kitchen is the heart of a home, and calls for extra special care and attention in design, fittings, and aesthetics. Leading kitchen designers in New Zealand predict, in 2025, Kiwi homeowners can expect to see timber kitchens with porcelain benchtops in soft neutral tones, all wrapped up in […]
Minister for Building & Construction Chris Penk: Unleashing a building infrastructure boom
The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom. The bill will go to Parliament around the middle of 2025. The reforms aim to remove barriers to make it faster and more affordable to build the homes Kiwis need. The changes will also […]
Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson: Election focus on business
Canterbury is the place to be right now. After more than a decade of rebuild activity, we’re stepping into a new chapter, one that cements our place as Aotearoa’s second city and a key driver of New Zealand’s economic future. With local government elections taking place in October, now is the time to […]
Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele: Change is coming
It’s fantastic to see the positive impact international conferences are having on our city. This is reflected in feedback from delegates, local businesses, and results from ChristchurchNZ’s Conference Legacy Project. In 2024, Te Pae Christchurch welcomed more than 80,000 visitors to over 220 events, and the pipeline looks strong. Our thriving business events […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Welcoming our new citizens
The role of Mayor brings many highlights. One of my favourites is our Citizenship Ceremony. Every month I, or the Deputy Mayor, have the privilege of welcoming around 300 new citizens. Since I’ve been Mayor, I have officiated at 21 ceremonies, welcoming 6266 new citizens, and giving a native tree to every family […]
Accolades roll in
Post-quake restoration and conservation at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has again been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO recently announced awards for just eight of the 52 entries in the Asia-Pacific region ranging from entire city districts to individual buildings. Three in China, two […]
Leading roller blind technology: Canterbury Window Coverings
Capture the spirit of modern living and celebrate contemporary style with Soluna Roller Blinds. The latest technology combines with timeless design and luxurious textiles. Smooth and quiet, elegant and easy to operate, Soluna Roller Blinds have a range of sophisticated yet effortless operating systems that can be tailored to fit any space. The […]
Property trends: CoreLogic CEO Kelvin Davidson
A deep and prolonged downturn in property values is still helping buyers. The downturn since 2021 has given buyers increased pricing power. Nationally, values have fallen by nearly 18% from their post-Covid peak. Roughly three years on from that peak, the largest declines in values among the main centres have been seen in […]
Costly regulation: Straterra Inc CEO Josie Vidal
New Zealand loves to regulate but it doesn’t always get it right and mistakes are costly. We broadly agree with the sentiment in the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document, although it sure needs improvement. We agree with the sentiment in the document that bad regulation can stifle innovation and give rise to […]
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