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Unexpected power outages, plumbing and gas leaks, and overflowing drains need to be sorted out fast and efficiently, which is why it is comforting to know that there is only one name you need on speed dial. Canterbury’s own Clyne and Bennie is a trusted brand that has been delivering great service at […]

The homes in which we live have a direct impact on our health and the environment, so the way we build matters. Health Based Building developed Foreverbreathe Specification in response to demand for affordable, high performance, sustainable homes. Foreverbreathe Specification delivers exceptional air quality and energy efficiency through a sophisticated combination of high-performance […]

The new kids on the block are already turning home buyers’ heads across Canterbury. Two new show homes are now complete and ready to visit in Rolleston, the work of Oakridge Homes. Oakridge Homes is one of the newest building companies in town, yet it has already completed more than 100 homes, with100 […]

With the cost-of-living crisis showing no sign of abating any time soon, and winter knocking loudly on the door, now is the time to think about insulating your home. I nsulating your property is one of the best ways of ensuring it is energy efficient, with effective insulation significantly reducing fuel consumption and […]

Our top joinery experts honoured their industry’s best at the recent 2023 Blum Canterbury Master Joiner Awards. The supreme award went to MWF Manufacturing Ltd for a combined breakfast bar and bench top in neolith porcelain, although on the night it was Sydenham Joinery that took home four top awards, and was runner-up […]

Natural wood is one of the hottest design trends of 2023 and is a stunning addition to any home. Not all timbers were created equally – there’s much to consider when choosing one for your home or business. Siberian Larch is a slow-growing, high-density timber with minimum sap, making it a reliable product […]

One of the best ways to enhance and smarten up your house is by adding a lick of paint. It will increase your property value and have it looking impressive. Choosing the right professional painters is the first step in your home-improvement journey to get the best possible outcome. Pantheon Painting & Decorating […]

Arriving in Christchurch to study, charmed by its character and amenity, and making the Garden City a permanent home. It is not a particularly unusual story so far, but the chapter that follows is unique, involving the desire to add beauty to the city with affordable design excellence. Tao Meng is Director of […]

Whether you’re upgrading, renovating, or taking on a new build, the team you choose to create your dream space is arguably the most important part of the process. B uilding beautiful homes from the ground up, and refreshing well-loved rooms, Bates Joinery has the expertise and skill to do it right. Designer Jaden […]

New Zealand’s remotest outpost is now just a video call away with Antarctica New Zealand installing Starlink at Scott Base to improve connectivity. The aim is to give scientists access to modern digital software tools while they are working at the Ross Island research station, some 3800km from New Zealand. The increased capacity […]