Christchurch’s housing future: TAO Homes
Ten to 20 years from now, what will housing look like in Christchurch? Christchurch is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s most promising real estate markets, and according to Tao Homes Director, Tao Meng, the future demand for housing is defined by buyers demanding more than affordability. “Christchurch continues to evolve into one […]
..and the winners are
There’s no shortage of architectural design talent in Canterbury. Here is the full list of the Canterbury houses and architects recognised for outstanding design at the recent 2026 Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) awards. Hamilton Avenue, Mansfield Avenue, Flat 7 and Woodford Grace by Cymon Allfrey, Cymon Allfrey Architect Limited (Christchurch) Balmoral Ōtautahi […]
Tight supply: Gavin Lloyd
Canterbury is the country’s property powerhouse, holding its ground on both pricing and speed to sell. Trade Me Property figures across the winter period show the wider region is flat, but the annual picture is where Canterbury and Christchurch shine. Canterbury asking prices are up 3% year-on-year, outperforming the 2% national average. Christchurch […]
Building warranties comparison
New Zealand building warranties differ in important ways, new analysis finds. New Zealand’s three main residential building warranties provide different forms and levels of protection, meaning homeowners should understand what is covered before relying on a warranty if defects arise. The NZ Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) has published a comparative analysis of […]
Hotting up: Mayor Phil Mauger
Forewarned is forearmed; be prepared for a hotter summer with the upcoming El Niño. And just like that, another winter has come to an end. August was pretty tough on the weather front but certainly highlighted what a sensible decision it was to put a roof on our Stadium. Crowds have been turning […]
Urban heat: Jessica Halliday
We can protect our city from the increasing effects of climate breakdown if we take action now. This year, the effects of climate breakdown are really making climate change more tangible around the globe. We’ve been watching Western Europe experience its biggest heatwave in recorded history, resulting in 20,000 deaths, massive wildfires, droughts […]
Refined outdoor living to relax in
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Take that famous (though anonymous) quote and let it inspire your outdoor living for the season ahead: refined, refreshed, and a real reset. Turn to the natural environment for inspiration; balance earthy hues like chocolate and sage with […]
Most popular pools: Nova Space
In Canterbury’s winning homes from the latest house and architecture awards, pools proved one of the most popular lifestyle features. To find out more about the blend between indoor and outdoor living and the importance of making the right investment, Metropol sat down with business owner and passionate pool man Chris Thelin. Homes […]
Canterbury’s winning homes
Located in Cashmere and Loburn, two of Canterbury’s finest home builds have been honoured in this year’s Master Builders House of the Year awards. The results are in for the winners of the Master Builders House of the Year 2026 Awards, a prestigious competition that celebrates building excellence in Aotearoa. While many Canterbury […]
Provincial heartbeat: James Gough
Historic red and black pride for Canterbury Rugby has a new place to call gather and call home. Last weekend’s Canterbury Rugby housewarming against Auckland felt like more than a first match in our new home. With Shapeshifter electrifying the occasion and red and black pulsing through the city, Canterbury Rugby brought something […]
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