Allfrey + South Architects

Let’s talk Architecture: Allfrey + South Architects

Architects Cymon Allfrey and Craig South announce a new brand, along with an exciting new group to draw people together with a shared passion for architecture.     It is energising to have started the year with a fresh new brand, Allfrey + South Architects and to reflect on what that represents. […]

Jennian Homes

Building Dreams: Jennian Homes

“ We had an extremely successful end of 2018 with enquiries, signings and new builds,” says Dwayne Prendergast who, together with Sue Prendergast and Paul and Bubs Jenkins are the owners of Jennian Homes, Canterbury.     “We’ve built up a massive momentum and the whole team is buzzing for 2019.”  Owners […]

Jim the Builder

Construction from go to Whoa! Jim the Builder

From initial concept designs, right through to handing over the keys to new homeowners, the highly skilled team at Jim the Builder takes pride in overseeing every stage of its projects.       Whether it’s a new build, earthquake repairs, or large-scale alterations, the friendly, professional staff will be with you […]

What’s in that building?

What’s in that building?

The CBD is buzzing. Even two years ago that could not be said with confidence and the fear was it may never be said again. But those fears are officially unfounded.     Sure, there are some large holes to still be filled, and a few spaces and broken facades to be […]

‘Detail by Davinia Sutton Ltd’

Local’s global success: ‘Detail by Davinia Sutton Ltd’

Multi award-winning local design studio ‘Detail by Davinia Sutton Ltd’ has been recognised on the international stage at the prestigious German Design Award for Interior Architecture 2019.’     Being one of the most renowned international design awards, Detail by Davinia Sutton has won accolades for two stunning kitchens and a bathroom. […]

Mark O’Loughlin

Explore your inner-city backyard!

How great was it to see Christchurch humming with locals and visitors this holiday period?     You didn’t have to look far to see people out and about enjoying what the new-look city has to offer. Thanks to some great weather, and multiple events and festivals, thousands and thousands of happy […]

Ivan Iafeta

Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers

If you visited somewhere outside Christchurch during the holiday period and found several tower cranes and a number of mobile cranes operating in close proximity, it is likely that you considered it to be an area where there was a lot of investment and development happening.     It is also likely […]

John Bridgman

John Bridgman: The Influencers

For Ōtākaro, 2019 is going to be a year where we go up rather than out. Having opened the City Promenade, completed the bulk of the South Frame and finished almost all of our roading projects, we’re largely out of your way on the streets.   So, you will be seeing activity […]

Mason Reed

Mason Reed: The Influencers

It’s hard to believe that the xmas break is over and we are already well into the New Year.     As a business owner, the start of a New Year is a good time to step back and to reflect on the past business year and set some goals for the […]

Marian Johnson

Marian Johnson: The Influencers

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to finally launch that dream startup and fulfil your goals and ambitions, then 2019 is a great year to make it happen. Startup fever has gripped the globe for at least a decade now – mostly powered by the disruptive nature of digital technology. […]