The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods
It was a pleasure to announce the establishment of the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS). After the release of the report of my Independent Ministerial Advisor into EQC earlier in the year, it was clear that more needed to be done to help people who have been waiting for their […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
The council’s decision to recommend to Government that the Multi-Use Arena be funded as the lion-share of the Capital Acceleration Fund allocation caused comment around priorities for Christchurch in the regeneration of the city. However, this is not an example of sacrificing one priority in favour of another. The new arena […]
On the Move: Fraser Thomas
Next year marks 50 years in business for Fraser Thomas. And at the end of November, the burgeoning Christchurch branch of specialist engineers and surveyors will celebrate with clients, the move to larger remises at Workstation 55 Business Park in Princess Street. Staff numbers have grown substantially, as have the […]
Construction Connoisseurs: Angus Chisholm Builders
Versatility and adaptability are essential attributes in a successful building business, along with an ability to be unflappable under pressure – all qualities Angus and Laura Chisholm have in abundance. After all, over their many years in the building industry they have developed excellent relationships with clients and have completed […]
Expertise with Assurance: H3 Builders
From the very beginning, H3 Builders has been at the forefront of building and rebuilding Christchurch. H3 Builders was established in 2007 by Dean Harrison. Supported by a team of five, two builders, two apprentices and his wife Jacqui, Dean’s skills as a licensed builder and carpenter, brings over 23 […]
Preserving a legacy: The Brittens’ historic family home
It’s easy to see Isabelle Weston’s unwavering commitment, vision and determination mirrors that of her legendary motorcycle designer father, the late John Britten. The Christchurch business woman and her husband Tim have recently finished a massive three-year renovation project of the Brittens’ historic family home in Matai Street, severely damaged […]
A pioneering property
As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of New Zealand becoming the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote this month, the Christchurch villa where a lot of the legwork behind the campaign took place has been put on the market. Kate Sheppard’s former four-bedroom, three-bathroom […]
Edgy + sophisticated space: Stockman Group
Office space in Christchurch central is changing. These days we are seeing a move towards shared office spaces and the benefits that it brings to incubators, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Stockman Group has taken advantage of this opportunity and brings you its newest project at 38 Southwark Street, due to be ready […]
Built to Last: Otautahi Builders
For Matt Quinn, Otautahi Builders is a labour of love. After years of experience as builder and designer, he decided to go it alone and founded the company. With his hand-picked tightly knit team and a growing list of satisfied customers throughout Canterbury, Matt and his team are well worth […]
Cementing a Solid Reputation: Concrete Brothers
Concrete Brothers Ltd has cemented a solid reputation as everyone’s favourite concrete specialists. Founders Ben and Louis, despite not actually being brothers, have spent more than a decade developing a process of prepping, placing, cutting, washing and sealing, which will deliver you the best result for your next concrete project and at […]
