Inspiring the next generation: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
One of the most exciting things about Innovate Ōtautahi was the number of young people in attendance. We know young people are engaged in innovation and technology – channeling that interest into great careers is the next step. We have organisations here in Christchurch helping to make this happen. One of our local […]
Positioned to thrive: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson
Canterbury businesses are showing renewed optimism about the economy, following our latest Business Canterbury survey, which opened in the days following the first interest rate cut in four-and-a-half years. This rise in confidence is a welcome sign for the business community and our local economy. We’re seeing quite a large improvement in expectations […]
Not just a place, it is our people: Te Pae general manager Ross Steele
From the early planning stages of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we knew our city was going to have one of the finest convention centres in Australasia. In my biased opinion, it is the best. We recognise that all convention centres, no matter where they are in the world, are built to host […]
Painting the town
Allowable levels of lead impurities in paints have been significantly reduced. Further reductions apply not only to building paints, also to art materials, such as chalk, crayons, and felt-tip pens. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has made the changes to a series of group standards that cover these products to reduce any potential […]
The importance of face-to-face: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
I’ve just settled back in after a whirlwind two weeks in China for a Sister Cities visit. The importance of face-to-face meetings can’t be underestimated, so it was fantastic to get over there in person with the delegation which included councillors Victoria Henstock and Jake McLellan. It was a busy trip, but we […]
If it doesn’t rust or rot, should we build with it? High Country Homes
Today, many new technologies seek to improve energy use in homes. Unfortunately, often the trade-off is the environment. Plastics such as polystyrene, foams, sealants, rubbers, acrylics and nylons are used in various build systems, most of which are unable to be satisfactorily recycled. This raises an ethical dilemma: If products will not be […]
Exterior’s foremost need: Affordable Concrete & Paving
Traditional yet modern, with a result that can add considerable value to your property when well-placed and expertly finished, concreting is a specialist trade. The basic function of residential pavements such as driveways, paths and patios are to provide safe, easy access on to or around a property, sure. Yet, they can also […]
Illumination through innovation: Art Fetiche
Powerful projects and spectacular innovations in our local community, add one more to the list. Bespoke and impactful are two words that prove true for the portfolio of projects that Art Fetiche boasts. So, when Luke from Waghorn Builders required some bespoke three-dimensional lightbulb signage for a project, it required little thought as […]
Beachside luxury, architectural waterfront living in Sumner: Beachside Sumner
Designed by visionary architects Roger Walker and James Lunday, Anchorage presents a bold and elegant entrance to Sumner, seamlessly blending natural surroundings with contemporary artistry. Construction is now underway on this landmark development at the high-profile corner of Marriner Street and the Esplanade, Sumner. Anchorage features just 10 exclusive residences, with very limited […]
Canterbury architectural designs celebrated
Judges ran out of superlatives for 18 winning designs at the 2024 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards in mid-August 2024. Eighteen projects won prestigious awards, including a two-bedroom treehouse with lovely views of the Avon River, a dramatic man cave with space for a DJ booth and an expansive vehicle collection, along […]
