Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
The opening of the Riverside Market on the corner of Lichfield Street and Oxford Terrace is yet another milestone in the regeneration of our city. The enclosed, seven-days-a-week market is another reason for residents to spend time in the central city, and also provides exposure for local producers to the thousands […]
John Bridgman: The Influencers
Many of us have spent much of the past few weeks staring at rugby fields as the World Cup rolls on. Put two of these fields side by side and you’ve got an area similar to that covered by the Metro Sports Facility, which we currently have under construction. We’re now […]
Paul Lonsdale: The Influencers
I believe a better future is when we can look at Christchurch and see a place that we are proud to call home as New Zealand’s second largest city. We can see that it offers the next generation the opportunity to live, work and raise a family here. However, often we […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
If the theme of the last few months has been startup and innovation funding, then the theme of the last few weeks has been Celebration, with a capital “C”. This month the business community is celebrating twice, with two phenomenal black tie events: the Westpac Champion Awards and the Deloitte Fast […]
Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers
One of the most exciting projects for the city right now is the Metro Sports Facility and it’s really ramping up, with the first major concrete pour for the site carried out recently. Ōtākaro have poured around 1100m3 of concrete for the foundations of the site. This is the first of […]
Leeann Watson: The Influencers
We were so excited to bring the Westpac Champion Business Awards to Canterbury once again – and what a night it was! Both of our Supreme Winners demonstrate the innovation and adaptability Canterbury has become known for – Ethique aims to rid the cosmetics industry of plastic bottles and make beauty […]
Head-turning Homes: Metro Advances
Five high-end townhouses at 55 Bishop Street have the best of everything – a head-turning design in cedar, with distinctive extras in the mix. In the tranquillity of a quiet tree-lined St Albans street, these freehold three-bedroom apartments have just been completed – with two having sold already. Nigel and […]
Final call for repair coverage: Precision Solutions
Following the 15 August Government policy announcement that owners of on-sold over-cap Canterbury properties can apply for an ex-gratia payment to cover repairs, Precision Solutions is urging locals to have their properties assessed. The policy gives homeowners 12 months (no later than 14 August 2020) to register their interest. […]
Luxurious Landscaping: Wood Ltd
When it comes to plants, landscaping, or even creating your own living roof, Wood Ltd is no stranger to creating unique, functional and beautiful spaces in any site. Specialising in combining meaningful, site-based design with thorough landscape construction, Wood Ltd is able to go above and beyond what is deemed to be […]
Riverside Farmers’ Market comes to life
“We have lived and breathed this project for three years. To see it come to fruition, looking and feeling just as we imagined it, is far more than simply satisfying. It is absolutely thrilling. Now we want the people of Christchurch to love it too.” Richard Peebles, Mike Percasky and […]
