First Windows and Doors

A tightly knit team: First Windows and Doors

Located at 7 Langstone Lane Papanui, First Windows and Doors Christchurch knows more than a thing or two about high-quality windows and doors.     Able to offer the full range of residential aluminium and uPVC joinery, including thermally broken options, this is the definitive go-to for countless consumers. The company also manufactures […]

Viden Group

Buildable, practical solutions: Viden Group

The professional expertise of structural engineers is integral to today’s construction industry. It is they who deal with the design assessment, planning, construction and management of infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, bridges, buildings, utilities and other projects, ensuring that structures are efficient and stable.       “We like to think of […]

Brynn Burrows

Brynn Burrows: The Influencers

Smaller tenants looking to return to the Christchurch CBD from the suburbs are snapping up rapidly diminishing space in the city centre. The CBD isn’t for everyone and some businesses are choosing to stay in the suburbs. But many others are keen to take advantage of CBD offerings.   The city market […]

John Bridgman

John Bridgman: The Influencers

It may only be 117 metres long, but the short stretch of road between the hospital and new Christchurch Outpatients facility, known as the Oxford Gap, is undergoing some major surgery of its own.   When it opens towards the end of the year, the Gap will cater for a significant amount […]

Ivan Iafeta

Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers

A significant milestone in planning the future of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor has been reached, with public notification of the Draft Regeneration Plan which provides guidance on future development of the area. The draft plan, and details of where hard copies can be seen, are on our website. The deadline for […]

Marian Johnson

Marian Johnson: The Influencers

The night of Wednesday 31 October was the Foodstarter Pressure Cooker event where five ambitious food and beverage startups from all over NZ vied for the incredible prize package that included distribution across the Foodstuffs South Island retail network. Beefy Green took out the top prize which you can read about at […]

Dr Megan Woods

Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers

It was exciting last month to announce that we’ve begun a series of community workshops with local sporting codes, businesses and the entertainment sector to co-design our city’s new Multi-Use Arena.   As part of the Acceleration Fund that was announced in Budget 2018, the council has requested that $220 million of […]

Leeann Watson

Leeann Watson: The Influencers

As we head into spring, Christchurch is looking spectacular. With the opening of two new city amenities, the $50 million Hoyts EntX cinema complex and Tūranga, the central library, it’s great to see Christchurch residents getting back into the central city. We’ve seen many businesses make the commitment to return to the central […]

Juken New Zealand Ltd

Innovative wall linings: Juken New Zealand Ltd

Triboard TGV – manufactured by Juken New Zealand Ltd [JNL] is an innovative engineered wood panel that offers an alternative to plasterboard.     “This product is specifically designed for the lining of high-impact areas such as garages and rumpus rooms”, explains Gordon Wilmshurst, Sales & Marketing Manager for JNL. “These areas […]

DJ Hewitt

Behind the construction scenes: DJ Hewitt

“We are happy to hold their hand every step of the way,” says Daryl Hewitt. The whole package can be provided from working with engineers, designers, and the council, through to interior design – Tara Hewitt’s professional expertise.     After nearly a quarter of a century building residential homes, the Christchurch-based […]