ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams: Christchurch’s cleantech future is here

Need an ice-breaker at dinner parties? Hydrogen fuel and rocks are the talk of the town. You might not think hydrogen fuel and olivine rock make for great dinner conversation – but in Christchurch, they’re sparking something bigger: a cleantech movement that’s at the heart of our city’s future. For more information, go […]

Celebrating Canterbury’s finest homes: Canterbury Region Master Builders House of the Year Awards

Standout local builders have received top honours in the recent Canterbury Region Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Here, we highlight our pick of the best. A closer look at the craftsmanship, design, and vision behind this year’s winning homes. The Canterbury Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards recognise and […]

Business confidence levelling off:
Business Canterbury

The latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey shows local businesses are holding steady yet confidence is failing to lift. After a strong rebound late last year, confidence has steadied in 2025 rather than continuing its upward climb, with consumer demand slower to recover and global uncertainty still casting a shadow. That said, the outlook […]

Tiny & terrific show home: Versatile Homes

Thinking of a new home? A seaside bach? An investment property? Look no further than one of Canterbury’s most stylish show homes, the Advantage 65. From Versatile Homes, this stunning pavilion-style dwelling is compact yet clever in its layout providing oodles of space. Measuring 65m2, it comprises a galley kitchen, concealed laundry, spacious […]

Let’s keep up the momentum:
Te Pae GM Ross Steele

It’s been just over three years since Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opened its doors for its first conference. In that time, our city’s business events scene, and the wider economic impact of these events, have gone from strength to strength. Te Pae Christchurch has been successful, however, this year the new convention […]

Sheraton comes to Christchurch

The iconic Noah’s Hotel is about to get a $150 million facelift under the international Sheraton Hotels and Resorts brand. Marking a significant chapter in Christchurch’s ongoing regeneration and growing reputation as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, the city is soon to be home to Sheraton Christchurch. Set to open […]

Kōwhai Park solar farm reaches ‘Golden Row’ milestone

Construction of one of New Zealand’s largest solar projects has reached a major milestone, with the installation of the first row of solar panels – known in the industry as the ‘Golden Row’ – now complete at Kōwhai Park solar farm. Here at Christchurch Airport, we’re committed to helping grow the prosperity and […]

Thumbs up for overseas product approval reforms

The Government’s recent announcement to streamline the approval of overseas building products is a welcome and practical reform for our sector. At Master Builders, we’ve long advocated for a system that gives builders more flexibility to use safe, high-quality products and reduces the unnecessary red tape that drives up costs and causes delays. […]

Celebrating design innovation: Lockwood

Get ready to vote in these popular House of the Year awards. August will see the finalists in the popular House of the Year awards announced at Lockwood’s builder network conference before being opened for public vote through the company’s website and social media channels. An annual competition, it recognises outstanding homes built […]

Pick Jim, your trusted local builder: Jim The Builder

Building excellence should be simple, honest, and done right. Since 2005, Jim the Builder has been turning big dreams into solid, lasting structures, right across Canterbury. As a proudly local company, this team understand the needs of the region and put their clients’ visions at the heart of every project they design, plan, […]