A big year ahead: Leeann Watson
I hope that you had an enjoyable summer, and the new year has started well for you. I would like to take the opportunity to outline Business Canterbury’s advocacy priorities for what is going to be another big year for local businesses. As we start 2024, Business Canterbury is focused on ensuring the […]
Apprentice awards
Christchurch has no shortage of building apprentices, and now is the time for them to shine in the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB) annual Apprentice Challenge. Challenge entries have opened, and close on 25 March. Regional competition heats will be held in multiple locations, including Christchurch, on 6 April. Regional winners receive an all-expenses-paid […]
Structures telling stories: Art Fetiche
Applying art to tell stories is a meticulous craft, and through decades of history, it’s one that still requires the most experienced of hands. Steel structures, massive walls, and stories of historic Māori craftsmanship, make up the latest Art Fetiche project, revealed in December. The ‘Pounamu Pathway’ building located in Māwhera (Greymouth), showcases […]
Back to business: CE Business Canterbury, Leeann Watson
In my last column, we announced that our name was changing from Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce to Business Canterbury. Since then, we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our members and business community about how our new name better reflects what we do and who we support. On behalf of Business Canterbury, […]
The beauty of wood: Megrame Oceania
From its warm, glowing good looks, to its sustainability benefits, wood is a preferential choice in windows and doors throughout the world. Today, timber and timber/aluminium-clad windows and doors can be highly engineered, precision components, built to the most demanding thermal and security specifications, with low maintenance intervals and a long service life. […]
Get out and enjoy: Christchurch City Mayor, Phil Mauger
I hope you have had a chance to relax and unwind over the summer break. The weather finally came good, and Chrissy and I enjoyed plenty of time on the water with the kids and grandkids, fishing and swimming, as well as spending some quality fun time over the hill in Akaroa. It […]
Dreaming of a new home: Lin Ma, Harcourts
Holidays spent relaxing in a different location, or the same setting wishing for something new, often inspire thoughts of selling and buying. Your biggest asset, it’s naturally scary to put a home on the market and be in the best position to do so. Each element of the selling or buying process can […]
Your lifestyle, your unique home: Stonewood Homes
The truth is that building a home can be stressful, challenging, and extremely rewarding simultaneously. The difference is when a highly skilled, family-based building team, with top-of-the-line design software, endeavour to make your dream home, and then deliver on their promise. You want a reliable company with a consistently good reputation, who will […]
All ours now
The award-winning Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct is now under the exclusive stewardship of Christchurch City Council, with the transfer of its final feature – the North Frame pedestrian bridge – from the Crown to the city’s ownership. Stretching alongside the Avon River from Christchurch Hospital to Fitzgerald Avenue, the Avon River Precinct […]
Masterful home maintenance solutions: Clyne & Bennie
As a home or business owner, you may have experienced a building maintenance issue or emergency at some point that gave you a considerable amount of stress. Not knowing where to turn to or what is necessary can be overwhelming and frustrating whilst the maintenance predicament escalates by the minute. Whether it’s electrical, […]
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