Weather radar rebuild complete
MetService’s Canterbury weather radar is back in action after a complete replacement during recent months. The $3.5 million project involved the demolition of the 30-year-old radar and concrete tower, then installing a stronger 19-metre-high steel tower and the new radar on top. Part of an ongoing investment in the New Zealand weather radar […]
ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams: Strengthening global connections
I’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip to Japan, filled with fantastic meetings and insights into the future of Christchurch’s global connections. At the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) conference, I had the privilege of meeting the Mayor of Kurashiki, Christchurch’s sister city. The bond we share with Kurashiki, along with the […]
Top tank solution
Water tanks come in all shapes and sizes, often large and unsightly. Now, thanks to an Auckland company, property owners can install slimline tanks that double as stylish fences. In other words, your tank is your fence. Aptly named FenceTank™, you can create an almost invisible, slimline water reuse system that seamlessly blends […]
Master Builders winners
Four Canterbury builders stood out at the 2024 Master Builders House of the Year national awards. A coastal home in Eastbourne, Wellington, built by Planit Construction, won 12 awards, including Supreme House of the Year over $1 million, the Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award, and the New Home over $4 million category. The Supreme […]
Scandi design at its best: Fraemohs Homes
What is the one approach to home design that most people can agree on? It doesn’t polarise with aesthetic extremes, it is timeless rather than trend driven, it is liveable, cosy, and translates across cultures. We are talking Scandinavian Design. It is enduringly popular because of its simplicity, its emphasis on nature, and […]
Modern green living: Envirosolve
From roasting marshmallows to telling ghost stories, moments like these take place around a roaring fire. The focal point of warmth, the hypnotic dances of flames, the intrinsic vitality. Together, these conjure up good feelings. Where once we thought we had seen the last of a home fire’s charm, the brilliant technology of […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Entertaining you
Well, where did that year go? It’s hard to believe we’re about to celebrate Christmas and move into 2025. It’s been another busy year for the Christchurch City Council and I’m sure everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved break over the festive season, as I certainly am. If you’re having a staycation […]
Making homes healthier
In the only national study of its kind for 20 years, nine out of 10 Kiwis consider their home to be a “healthy” place to live, although many still experience cold, damp, condensation, and mould, and wish their home was warmer. The BRANZ study is collecting data from over 750 households across New […]
Classy, contemporary, and secure: NH Windows & Doors
Doors and windows play a vital role in having a healthy home, so it’s important to make the right choices when building new, or retrofitting. Good looks are important too, with the design and style of both doors and windows adding to a building’s ambience and aesthetic, inside and out. Double glazing is […]
Low-energy and easy to love: Team Green Architects
Homes built before 2023 are often three times less energy efficient than homes built after 2023. Those built before 2007 are even worse, at four times less efficient. Great news though, solutions exist beyond purchasing a brand-new build. Retrofitting and refurbishing to improve the quality of your home is an affordable and practical […]
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