Outdoor transformations
From carports to conservatories, add value from the outside in with renovations that focus on your outdoor space. When we think about what we can do to add value to our properties, most of us instinctively look to changes we can make indoors. Shiny new kitchens and bathrooms often steal the spotlight, but […]
Man with a plan: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
Summer might be winding down, but we’re gearing up for a big year ahead. We’ve just adopted the draft Annual Plan, which you’ll be able to give your feedback on. It sets out what the Council intends to do over the next 12 months, and how we will pay for it. These decisions […]
Summer spark: Ross Steele – Te Pae Christchurch General Manager
New venues and hotel developments are a sign that Christchurch is shining. Christchurch is buzzing with summer energy. A lively events calendar continues to attract visitors and from cultural experiences to major events, Christchurch is truly coming into its own. It’s been wonderful to see the influx of cruise ship passengers and other […]
Soak it in: Dream Bathrooms
A beautiful bathroom tailored to you – that’s what dreams are made of. Cantabrian Adrian Kay is behind the best of local bathroom renovations, streamlining them to your specifications. “We are experts in bathroom facelifts and full renovations – we deliver beautiful and functional bathrooms, on time and on budget,” says Adrian, founder […]
Building for better: All proceeds from Rolleston home sale go to Māia Health Foundation
A newly built home in Rolleston is being sold with all proceeds going to Māia Health Foundation’s fundraising for the redevelopment of Christchurch Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The architecturally designed Arbor Green three-bedroom property was built by Hughes Developments, which has committed 100 percent of the sale price to Māia to support improvements to the region’s specialist […]
Buckets of beauty
Take your valentine (or ‘galentine’) to one of Canterbury’s best flower farms for a bouquet made much more personal. KATE WILLIAMS, THE AFTER-HOURS STYLIST Beloved Canterbury-based author and floral stylist, book ahead and secure your spot for a 7 or 12 February ‘pick your own’ session at Kate Williams’ flower fields in Prebbleton. […]
Hot in the city: Gavin Lloyd
Christchurch looks set to remain a competitive property market in 2026, buyers need to be ready to act swiftly. For those of us watching the property market, the big question is: What will 2026 hold? Looking back on 2025, Canterbury proved to be a real anchor in the property market. The region finished […]
Exciting times ahead: Mayor Phil Mauger
Our city is firing on all cylinders and bubbling with optimism. Wow – can you believe 2026 is already here! I hope you had a safe, fun and relaxing summer break. Hopefully, you had the chance to check out Parakiore over the holidays. Opening that facility was a real highlight for me last […]
Summer skies: Justin Watson
The airport is buzzing with international visitors to Ōtautahi up 15% on last year. We’re right in the middle of our airport’s busy summer season, the time of year when our airline partners add more flights into Christchurch, bringing tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world with them. These direct […]
Rising to the occasion: Alison Adams
Christchurch knows how to step up to the plate, and the city is now entering its next stage of growth. Ōtautahi Christchurch is entering 2026 with unmistakable confidence. You could feel it as we hosted the Special Olympics National Summer Games in December. Thousands of athletes and volunteers bringing our venues to life, […]
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