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 […]
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, […]
Boost for eco buildings
A new Council initiative aims to raise the profile of eco buildings. Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files. Christchurch City Council has launched a new initiative as part of its eco design advisor service where buildings that meet recognised […]
Safe & secure: Garador
Peace of mind is crucial when buying a garage door – and knowing the company you purchase from will be around to service your warranty is equally important. Experience, too, is an essential factor. It’s lucky that Garador has been manufacturing garage doors since 1946, offering some of the most extensive warranties available. […]
Founder LMA Timber Martin Thompson: Aotearoa and the Amazon rainforest
Each year, two million hectares of Amazon rainforest – an area the size of Wales – are cleared and exported, including to New Zealand. Even when FSC-certified, harvesting tropical hardwood from the Amazon is not sustainable. Consumers need to be aware that it must stop, writes Martin Thompson, founder and director of LMA […]
