Revolutionising panel construction
New Zealand engineers aim to revolutionise the way we construct buildings with a modular building system that’s fast to assemble, recyclable and could be the answer to earthquake prone communities. New Zealand engineers aim to revolutionise the way we construct buildings with a modular building system that’s fast to assemble, recyclable and could be the […]
Ready for a revamp? Maxwell Plumbing
With the cold weather arriving and all that extra time spent keeping warm indoors, now is the prefect time to revamp your tired looking bathroom, kitchen or laundry. If you don’t know where to start, and need some expert advice, local company Maxwell Plumbing, is here to help. The team specialises in bathroom, kitchen and […]
Building sustainable cities is critical for NZ’s future
Location-enabled technology may change the way Kiwis function in the future, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. As cities like Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Ōtautahi, Tauranga, Ōtepoti and Kirikiriroa expand, leaders are considering sustainability as a key driver, he says. “We are redefining what a city is and how we interact within it. With urban […]
Creating lush, green lawns: Readylawn
A beautiful lawn doesn’t happen by itself. It takes care and nurturing, yet it is possible to have a beautiful, healthy, lush lawn growing at your home or business in a matter of hours. For 50 years the third generation family business, Readylawn has known that the grass is always greener when you really care […]
Home building costs soar
The average cost of building a home in New Zealand’s main centres has shot up 20.9 percent in the last 12 months. QV CostBuilder, New Zealand’s construction cost database, reports that at the end of April, based on more than 60,000 updates rates, there was a 20.9 percent increase in the cost to build a […]
A grand opportunity
Work is well under way to turn The Grand in central Christchurch into a world-class destination, complete with an artisan French bakery, people-focused food court experience, visitor information centre, iconic restaurants, and bars and one of New Zealand’s largest outdoor plazas. Stage 1 of the project is already fully funded. A second crowdfunding campaign went […]
Passive makes perfect sense: Team Green Architects
Architecturally designed passive houses have come to the fore in recent years, and among the leading proponents is Team Green Architects. Its approach is to fully understand each client’s dream and vision, to follow world leading energy efficient design principals, focus on a beautiful architectural outcome, and bring together the best team to make that […]
Award-winning, simplicity of form: Chaney & Norman Architects
Architects Beth Chaney-Walker and Chris Norman formed a creative partnership in 2018, bringing together a mutual passion for sustainable, high performing homes. Their NZIA registered practice of architects and architectural graduates works collaboratively, drawing on their collective experience for their designs. One such outstanding design from Chaney & Norman Architects is the Ben Ōhau House, […]
Improve instead of move: Build Right Homes
As homeowners, it’s a reality that sometimes we outgrow our homes or fall out of love with our homes. They no longer fit with how we live our lives. This then leads to the dilemma of deciding whether you’ll take on a renovation project with the existing property or start from scratch to achieve the […]
New arena under way
Last month saw the blessing of the site of Te Kaha – Canterbury’s multi-use arena – by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and the first soil turned, signifying the start of construction of Christchurch’s final anchor project. An official site blessing of Te Kaha (the arena) and Te Kaharoa (the precinct), was followed by a soil-turning […]
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