Tight supply: Gavin Lloyd
Canterbury is the country’s property powerhouse, holding its ground on both pricing and speed to sell. Trade Me Property figures across the winter period show the wider region is flat, but the annual picture is where Canterbury and Christchurch shine. Canterbury asking prices are up 3% year-on-year, outperforming the 2% national average. Christchurch […]
Building warranties comparison
New Zealand building warranties differ in important ways, new analysis finds. New Zealand’s three main residential building warranties provide different forms and levels of protection, meaning homeowners should understand what is covered before relying on a warranty if defects arise. The NZ Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) has published a comparative analysis of […]
Hotting up: Mayor Phil Mauger
Forewarned is forearmed; be prepared for a hotter summer with the upcoming El Niño. And just like that, another winter has come to an end. August was pretty tough on the weather front but certainly highlighted what a sensible decision it was to put a roof on our Stadium. Crowds have been turning […]
Urban heat: Jessica Halliday
We can protect our city from the increasing effects of climate breakdown if we take action now. This year, the effects of climate breakdown are really making climate change more tangible around the globe. We’ve been watching Western Europe experience its biggest heatwave in recorded history, resulting in 20,000 deaths, massive wildfires, droughts […]
Canterbury’s winning homes
Located in Cashmere and Loburn, two of Canterbury’s finest home builds have been honoured in this year’s Master Builders House of the Year awards. The results are in for the winners of the Master Builders House of the Year 2026 Awards, a prestigious competition that celebrates building excellence in Aotearoa. While many Canterbury […]
Provincial heartbeat: James Gough
Historic red and black pride for Canterbury Rugby has a new place to call gather and call home. Last weekend’s Canterbury Rugby housewarming against Auckland felt like more than a first match in our new home. With Shapeshifter electrifying the occasion and red and black pulsing through the city, Canterbury Rugby brought something […]
Food, glorious food: Ross Steele
The strength of Canterbury’s local food ecosystem is reflected in the region’s recent Michelin success. One of the great privileges of living in Canterbury is access to an extraordinary network of growers, farmers, fishers and artisan producers. From the foothills and plains to the coastline and vineyards, our region produces ingredients recognised not […]
Architecture in the spotlight: Huia Reriti
Canterbury architecture has helped shaped Christchurch’s identity, future and quality of life. Architecture has always played a defining role in Christchurch’s identity. Since the earthquakes, Ōtautahi has become a place where bold ideas, resilience and creativity have shaped not only new buildings, but the way we live, work and connect. That’s why the […]
Healthy homes at your fingertips: Gavin Lowe
Homeowner expectations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning are changing fast, with technology being used to make homes feel good. The team at Gavin Lowe Energy has seen homeowners’ expectations shift significantly in recent years, according to general manager Lee Todd. “One of the things I enjoy most about working in the heating, […]
New faces and friends: Mayor Phil Mauger
Giving a big welcome to the new cohort of international students choosing Christchurch. One of the best parts of my job as Mayor is getting the chance to welcome newcomers to this fantastic city of ours. Christchurch is resilient, diverse and has a strong sense of community so it’s vital that when people […]
