Women of impact
From asset strategy and valuation to engineering in Antarctica, meet three of the women helping shape how the built environment of Ōtautahi grows, functions, and feels. Joanna den Hollander National Asset Manager, Ngāi Tahu Property As the national asset manager for Ngāi Tahu Property, Joanna is responsible for the group’s property investment portfolio […]
Tallest build since the quakes
A new six-building residential project in central Christchurch is scheduled for completion in 2028. Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city. It will be the tallest building to be built in the city since the earthquakes and will be part of a $103m, […]
Iconic investment
A world-class Canterbury Museum is one step closer to opening thanks to new financial support from Christchurch City Council, following annual plan investment decisions in Ōtautahi’s ‘iconic’ buildings. Christchurch city councillors voted in late May to provide additional funding for the museum’s lengthy redevelopment with a $15 million grant and a $28.6 million […]
Local government reform: Mayor Phil Mauger
The New Zealand Government wants local government bodies to amalgamate. We’ve had a busy time recently with the Government’s direction for councils to get together to come up with options for amalgamation within their regions. It’s a big piece of work, so we’re cracking on with looking at what the reform process means […]
Local confidence: Ross Steele
Four years on from its first conference, Te Pae is more than just a venue. There’s something special about milestones that belong not just to an organisation, but to a city. As Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre marks four years since its first conference, I’ve found myself reflecting less on the scale of […]
Art as the voice of Ōtautahi: Jacob Yikes
Art both transforms the city’s built environment and reflects our culture. As a full time artist living and working in Ōtautahi, I’m fortunate to watch and be a part of the city’s growth and changing aesthetic through its murals and street art. Like the 11 storey high mural I painted on the side […]
Slam dunk: James Gough
The courage to back ourselves on a major city investment is paying off. The question is not if people will debate a proposed major city investment. They always will. The question is whether a city has the courage to back itself, and what happens as a result. One New Zealand Stadium at Te […]
Automate your entrypoint: Garador
Which small lifestyle changes have the biggest effect on the way you feel? Made the school lunches the night before? Award yourself 10 extra minutes in bed next morning. Stocked up on toothpaste when the special was on? Give yourself a smug smile in the mirror. Contacted Garador Christchurch and now you pull […]
Driveway wins: Affordable Concrete
From brand-new builds to upgrading tired surfaces, a well-designed driveway elevates street appeal, improves functionality, and delivers lasting value to any property. Asmooth, well-crafted driveway can quietly transform a property. In a new build, it completes the vision, turning a house into a home with a polished first impression. On existing properties, replacing […]
Harnessing opportunity: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
Why global challenge is Christchurch’s opportunity. In a world defined by uncertainty, standing still is the biggest risk. Geopolitical tension, rising costs and rapid technological change are forcing cities everywhere to think seriously about resilience. For New Zealand, longstanding productivity challenges only sharpen that focus. For Christchurch, they create an opportunity. Ōtautahi is […]
