The power of mentoring: Alison Adams of ChristchurchNZ
Christchurch is a great place to do business. We have a unique innovation ecosystem where companies collaborate and support each other. The city’s size and the cooperative mindset of our people create an environment where everyone chips in to help each other succeed. Which is why the nationwide Business Mentors programme works so […]
The Garden City: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor
Christchurch isn’t called the Garden City for nothing – and it definitely keeps that title when autumn rolls around. The leaves are turning red and yellow, and starting to fall (we’re sweeping them out of the drains, don’t worry), and the weather is starting to cool off. There’s still a lot going on […]
Safe, healthy homes: Fraemohs Homes
The Christchurch and the Kaikōura earthquakes and their aftershocks felt as if they were trying to tear the land in two. The aftermath separated Cantabrians into two groups as well: those whose properties were devastated, and those whose homes came through the trials with little damage. One home remained completely unscathed following the […]
Passive builds the future: Team Green Architects
As the demand for more energy efficient housing in Aotearoa increases, the need for “passive housing” builds has never been more vital. The guiding principles of a passive house include airtight construction, high-quality insulation, triple-glazed windows, heat recovery ventilation, and thermal bridge-free design. Team Green Architects skilfully blends the passive house model with […]
Investing in healthy homes
A healthy home is a must, providing a superior living environment to ensure good health and wellbeing for those residing in it, throughout the life of the building. New Zealand has healthy home standards that relate to all rental properties, and since 2020, many older homes (private and rental) have been retrofitted to […]
Construction costs provide certainty for builders and consumers
The growth rate of construction costs in New Zealand has dropped below long-term averages, as the industry completes a wave of building consents and resolves Covid-19 supply chain disruptions. CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recorded a 0.5% increase in the first quarter of the year, less than half the long-term quarterly […]
Courting the theatre
Channeling “Kiwi-Scandi chic”, Christchurch’s new Court Theatre is already drawing an appreciative audience without having opened its doors yet. On the corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets, the exposed timber beams set the scene for a state-of-the-art theatre, due for completion in late 2024. The concept, for the $56 million build, a collaboration […]
Te Pae net carbon zero
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been recognised as Toitū net carbonzero certified, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to leading the industry in world class sustainable operations. Ayear after committing to the milestone – and almost two years in operation – Te Pae has met Toitū Envirocare’s internationally-recognised standards of measuring, managing and […]
Bridging culture and beauty: Art Fetiche
There’s a knack in creating artworks that captivate, to capture meaning in a way that empowers and educates. From the 420sqm ‘Man Cave’ so impressive it left mouths agape, to Kauawhi, the two-koru heart-shaped sculpture in support of the Māia Health Foundation, Art Fetiche has proved countless times their commitment to their craft […]
Complete design inside and out: Foley Group Architecture
Good design starts with context, whether for a house, an office building or a civic project. Site selection is critical, although the reasons for choosing one are personal and varied, says design director Rob d’Auvergne, of Foley Group Architecture. They have been designing residential and commercial buildings, interiors, and landscapes for over 35 […]
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