Supreme winning build
“Z-home” in Fendalton, pictured, built by John Creighton Builders won the National Supreme House of the Year over $1 million, and New Home over $4 million category, in the 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. Judges say the house takes design innovation to a whole new “work-of-art” level, built after […]
Championing clean waterways: NZ Landcare Trust
NZ Landcare Trust has launched the Aotearoa Catchment Extension (ACE) website to foster sustainable land management practices. Dr Nick Edgar, CEO of NZ Landcare Trust says ACE has three core pillars: online learning modules, in-person Knowledge Hub events, and regional Communities of Practice, covering a curriculum of six vital topics. These include Freshwater […]
Master Builders’ National Winners
Three Canterbury builders won top honours in the 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year national awards in late November. A home in Fendalton was judged Supreme House of the Year over $1 million and won the New Home over $4 million category. Greenland Homes took out the award the best new […]
Health & happiness: Christchurch City Mayor, Phil Mauger
Christmas is just around the corner. Can you believe it! Every year seems to disappear quicker than the last. As 2023 draws to a close, I can’t help but reflect that there is so much we can be proud of as a city. I was chuffed to see the figures from ChristchurchNZ which […]
Economic ambition, CEO ChristchurchNZ, Alison Adams
A future that is good for people and planet drove our work on the Christchurch Economic Ambition, which sets out a long-term goal for Ōtautahi Christchurch to move towards being a regenerative economy. We currently live in an economy where most growth is powered by burning fossil fuels – a reasonably cheap, accessible […]
Mining essential: Straterra Inc Chief Executive, Josie Vidal
The new Government needs to understand the role of mined minerals, including coal, as it picks up the renewable energy mantle. There will be no energy transition without minerals and we make that clear in our submission on Measures for transition to an expanded and highly renewable electricity system. We fully support the […]
High-quality joinery solutions: Murray Hewitt Joinery
Bespoke joinery when executed well can elevate your room to a more modern and sleek space, or provide a beautiful statement piece. D esign today is all about contrast in texture and colour. We’re seeing a resurgence of natural materials being used, especially timber. Murray Hewitt Joinery has been providing outstanding joinery solutions […]
Book ahead: Chim Chim Master Chimney Sweeps
The days and nights are getting warmer. We can forget about lighting the fire and keeping it clean until next winter right? In fact, postponing your annual chimney sweep means getting in the winter queue. Jonny from Chim Chim Master Chimney Sweeps says, “before and during winter this year we were booked eight […]
Planning and consent experts: vUrbs Planning Services
Navigating planning consent in the constantly evolving landscape of resource management has become increasingly complex and uncertain. Aspecialist planning service, vUrbs are experts at helping architects, engineers, builders, property developers, and owners with up-to-date planning expertise from the get-go of their projects.“In all projects, we recognise the need for responsible stewardship of urban, […]
Mid-2025 opening forecast
Further delays may mean Christchurch residents and groups can’t use the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre until mid-2025. More delays and a legal dispute between the delivery agency and contractor were announced in late October, arising from a cost escalation dispute between the contractor, CPB, and the Crown’s delivery agency, Rau Paenga (formerly […]
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