Victoria Wales: The Influencers
The Meetings, Incentive, Conventions, Exhibition (MICE) industry of Christchurch has suffered greatly since 2011 with the loss our city’s convention centre, but it is exciting to have Te Pae on track for a 2020 opening, along with the Lyttelton Cruise Wharf; developments which will bring visitors into our inner city to experience […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
In support of our Government’s undertaking to invest two percent of GDP into research and development (R&D) by 2027, some excellent initiatives have emerged. These include: a $300 million ‘fund of funds’ that will help New Zealand start-ups grow and scale; the research and development tax incentive scheme designed to reward […]
Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers
Almost a decade after the Canterbury earthquakes, we are nearing a major milestone in the regeneration of greater Christchurch, with the Crown and Christchurch City Council making good progress on achieving a global settlement agreement. Christchurch is now well placed to return to local leadership. Providing the Council with the opportunities to […]
Leeann Watson: The Influencers
Now that it’s well and truly the middle of winter, it’s great to see ChristchurchNZ’s new central city winter campaign really taking shape. The message is simple: Baby Come Back. The retro-styled campaign is aimed at encouraging Christchurch residents back into our central city, and to promote foot traffic through the retail, […]
Rockstar of Construction
A rockstar Health and Safety Manager in Christchurch is concrete proof that success can take off in all sorts of directions. Steffany Beck was convinced as a six-year-old she would be asked to join the Spice Girls. “I used to slide along the kitchen floor in my socks with my […]
Complete fire rating solutions: Smoke Control New Zealand
Natural light and fresh air are the holy grail of commercial space and office workers everywhere, but so often Building Code regulations prevent the installation of standard windows, let alone windows that open up to the outside world. Buildings on a city block can end up with windows front and […]
Gear Up for Winter
When the temperatures start dropping, it’s time to think about protecting yourself and your team from the elements. With the cold’s ability to lead to fatigue and affect decision-making, it can also lead to an increase in injuries. Staff are also more inclined to take shortcuts to finish the job […]
Walls of green
Plants and greenery have long been a great way to incorporate colour and life into our interior spaces, but in 2019, we’re taking that to a new level with the living wall – not only do they look good, they’re good for you too! Easily plant a wonderfully eye-catching and eco-friendly feature […]
Show Home’s Grand Opening: Stonewood Homes
Now locally owned and operated by both directors, Warwick Isaacs and James Parker, Stonewood Homes Christchurch is in the process of reclaiming its position as one of the larger group home builders in Canterbury. Over the last two years, Stonewood Homes Christchurch has completed four new show homes, including its […]
Aiming High
Nestled high on a steep hillside section, a home designed to connect the openness of Sumner beach with the forested slope of Scarborough Hill was recognised at the local NZIA Awards this month, winning both the Canterbury Architecture Award and Resene Colour Award. Designed by Borrmeister Architects, the brief for […]
