Rising rents: Trade Me Property / Customer Director – Gavin Lloyd
About 20 per cent of buyers and sellers view the upcoming election as a decision-making factor. With the general election approaching, property conversations often turn to political uncertainty, but for most Kiwis it’s largely business as usual. Our recent Trade Me Property research reveals that just 20 per cent of sellers and 22 […]
Keeping things fresh: Affordable Concrete
From driveway repairs to a new patio, the arrival of warmer weather is the time to tackle those concreting jobs. The season brings with it so much that is new and fresh, from beautiful blossoms to delightful little animals and gives us the impetus to freshen up the environs of our homes as […]
House on the hill
An equilateral triangular retreat perched on a remote Banks Peninsula headland, this 35m2 off-grid cabin sits lightly above Lavericks Bay on a windswept coastal ridge. A simple space-efficient floor plan emerges from this playful triangular footprint, reads the citation for designer Ben Comber’s Lavericks Bay project. Award-winning in the regional New Home up […]
Supreme renovation: LM Architectural Builders
A Merivale home has won the coveted Supreme Renovation of the Year in this year’s Master Builder House of the Year Awards for LM Architectural Builders. Proving that the right extension can add much more than square metres to a home, this Merivale home, recently renovated by LM Architectural Builders, has bagged a […]
Future conversations: Ross Steele – Te Pae Christchurch | General Manager
The South Island wants a stronger voice in this election and more focus on our opportunities and challenges. Some of the most important decisions affecting our communities don’t begin in Parliament or Council Chambers. They begin when people come together to talk, challenge ideas, and build understanding. Over recent weeks, Christchurch has hosted […]
B for build
Home Construction Limited has become a Certified B Corporation, which means an independent assessor has measured how the company treats people and the planet, not just how it performs financially. New Zealand has more than 500 Certified B Corporations. Now one of them builds houses. Founded in 2011, Home Construction is a full-service […]
Investing in Greater Christchurch
The Greater Christchurch Partnership is strengthening its advocacy priorities to champion the planning, funding, financing and transport investment needed to support one of New Zealand’s fastest growing urban areas. Greater Christchurch is home to most of Canterbury’s population and sits at the heart of the South Island economy, making a significant contribution to […]
A fresh start in Cass Bay: Jim the Builder
Should you renovate or rebuild? That was the tough decision facing this Cass Bay homeowner. When the owners of this Cass Bay property began considering a major renovation, they initially hoped to transform the home they already had. But after looking closely at the options, Jim the Builder helped them reach a different […]
Worthwhile: Josh Milne – Home Construction | Design & Innovation Lead
Rigour and innovation are required to build homes that are warmer, healthier and affordable. Constructing warmer, healthier homes takes more effort – and it’s worth the mahi. I often get asked: why put real effort into sustainable construction in a country this size? Doesn’t it just cost more? It doesn’t have to. The […]
Global connections: Mayor Phil Mauger
From Antarctica to India, Christchurch is focused on building trade and business relationships. One of the things I love about Christchurch is that we’re a city that looks outward. This year we welcomed visitors from 18 countries for the start of another Antarctic season, and it was a great reminder of the important […]
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