Resetting priorities: Peter Townsend
We all know it was an odd run up to Christmas. We saw couriers racing around delivering goods, and the stifling presence of shoppers in unprecedented numbers in retail outlets right across the Canterbury region. For others there was a different scenario. Spending constraints were palpable. We witnessed the pressure on charitable institutions desperately working […]
Game on Canterbury: Ross Steele
Over the past few weeks, our team has been returning to the office, refreshed and looking forward to the year ahead. We’ve already held our first event for 2023, and more are planned over the coming the weeks, including an event we are particularly excited to see get underway – Game On Canterbury. Taking place […]
Urban development: Alison Adams
It’s natural to think about the future at the start of the new year. For Urban Development, the newest team here at ChristchurchNZ, future focus is part of the everyday. There is tremendous value in intentional urban planning and place-making. With a wide, long-term lens, we can influence outcomes that will work best for our […]
Sports centre experiences more delays
Construction of Christchurch’s indoor sports and aquatics facility, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, is now expected to be complete in spring 2024. Construction sector constraints, challenging ground conditions and regular changes to the construction programme have continued to hamper progress, which Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive, John Bridgman, says is disappointing for everyone involved. “We know […]
Restoring life to wood: Deck & Fence Pro
Is your deck, fence, or garden table old and weathered? Don’t replace it, restore it! Bring back the natural and original beauty of your outdoor wooden features with Deck & Fence Pro. Your go-to specialists for deck, fence, and outdoor furniture restoration. With a variety of options to fit your requirements and budget, the team […]
Te Pae artwork complete
Installation of the last artwork in Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been completed. Moment of Movement was designed by New Zealand Korean multi-media artist, Seung Yul Oh, in association with John Troy O’Sullivan, and may be seen on the Colombo St side of Te Pae. “Seeing what started as a small sketch of mine […]
Award – winning renovation: Roger Gilchrist Building Services Ltd
This superb renovation in Ōamaru won the Registered Master Builders Renovation of the Year Award. Roger Gilchrist Building Services from Ōamaru won the National Supreme Renovation of the Year, National Kitchen Excellence Award, and National Renovation Over $1.5 million category in the 2022 awards for turning an 1800s homestead into a luxurious, modern family home. […]
Top architectural design: Sheppard Rout
Designed with sustainability in mind, the Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa in Methven has proven to be a winner for the environment, and also for Sheppard & Rout Architects. The pool complex was a winner in the commercial category of the 2022 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) awards. Near Methven and close to the […]
Overcoming challenges: Blue Summit Construction
Multi award winning company, Blue Summit Construction tells Metropol about its two most recent award-winning projects. Rebuilding winning homes Blue Summit Construction owner Michael Ingram learned a lot from transforming his family home, putting his knowledge to good use with other renovations. The result was a regional silver award for a 1950s bungalow renovation, in […]
Hidden treasures: Lockwood Homes
For seven decades, New Zealand home-design lovers have awaited new editions of the Lockwood Plan Book to keep abreast of design and living innovations. The recently launched 21st Edition Plan Book was out of stock in a few weeks, though a reprint is now available. The company’s website is another favourite library of plans, as […]
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