Prime Real Estate
It’s the attention to detail that is immediately apparent in the new Harcourts Holmwood Ilam premises. The building on Clyde Road is not simply a functional office. It is a place which, because of the thought and care that has been dedicated to its design, will be an exciting and motivating environment […]
Superhosts on scooters
There are many sights to see in Christchurch and as many ways to see them. The latest way is an initiative by bffs Julia Malley and Julia Strelou. Friends, work colleagues, and now tourism entrepreneurs, they have teamed up to provide guided tours of some of the spots of interest […]
What’s in the building?
Peter Walker checks out the architectural renaissance taking place in the central city and what we can expect to find in these pockets of awesome. You can’t possibly miss Deloitte House in your meanderings along the Avon River. With office space filling up down town and the commercial lifeblood of […]
Mixed Use Inner City Space
Those of you who read my monthly column regularly will know how passionate I am about revitalising the central city. To survive it needs not only retail, office and civic developments, but a strong residential component as well. The recently announced Riverbank Quarter for the corner of Cambridge Terrace and […]
Creating Comfort: Active Refrigeration
Do you need air conditioning or heating solutions for your home, office or commercial premises? Active Refrigeration can assist you with all of your air conditioning, heat pump, ventilation and refrigeration requirements. The company offers full turnkey solutions from initial concept through to full design, installation and commissioning, working with […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
We will all have noticed that it’s dark later in the mornings and earlier in the evenings now that autumn is taking hold and the winter months are on the way. While this can be a positive thing for winter sports enthusiasts and those who like to spend time at the […]
John Bridgman: The Influencers
We already have 65 events on the books for the first two years at Te Pae, Christchurch’s new convention and exhibition centre, but you will see the marketing and promotion of this facility go up another gear with AEG Ogden now in town to provide day to day management of the centre. […]
Nick Doig: The Influencers
CBD retail has enjoyed a positive start to 2019, with a very definite lift in interest from retailers eyeing Christchurch. It’s been a waiting game up until now, with many of the larger players wanting to see the shape of the new CBD. But they’re clearly encouraged by what’s happening. Among recent […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
Last month, I borrowed from our Prime Minister’s recent remarks where she spoke of how important innovation is for NZ’s future as a thriving nation. In short, she said that innovation must be cultivated throughout the country. Ministry of Awesome (MoA) is working hard alongside everyone else in our Canterbury startup […]
Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers
Recently we reached a major milestone in the Canterbury recovery, with Christchurch City Council being given back control over their district planning process years ahead of schedule. I’m a strong believer that the best future for Christchurch is one where we return to local leadership over the future of our […]
