Seismic shift: Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of The Property Council
The announcement of an overhaul for the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings is a win for communities, says Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman. The Government’s plan to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings is a long-awaited reset that addresses the flaws of a regime that has left thousands of buildings empty and communities […]
ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams: The Banksy effect
As New Zealand’s street art capital, Christchurch is the right and proper place to host The Art of Banksy exhibition. Christchurch is New Zealand’s coolest city, and its vibrant street art scene transforms every stroll into an open-air gallery. Summer is the perfect time to explore, with blue skies and bold murals around […]
Building? AI can help
Imagine paying a million dollars for a house you can’t live in. That’s exactly what happened to one Kiwi entrepreneur, so he built CheckMyBuilder, New Zealand’s first AI-powered risk check tool for homeowners. After being left with a $1 million mortgage and an uninhabitable house, Kiwi entrepreneur Anubhav Verma created CheckMyBuilder.co.nz, New Zealand’s […]
Christchurch Airport CEO Justin Watson: Flying high
Our airport is playing a major role in growing Ōtautahi. Our city is on the up, and it’s not by chance. It’s the result of mahi at every level, from community to businesses, we have a special mix going on right now. At your airport, our role is to build the connectivity that […]
Doors that glide: Sliding Doors Specialists
When your sliding door starts sticking, dragging, or refusing to lock properly, replacement might seem like the only option, but repair is nearly always the smarter move. With more than three decades of engineering experience and over 16 years focused specifically on sliding doors, Stewart Poole is the hands-on expert behind Sliding Door […]
Riverside lifestyle: The future of Greymouth starts here
Be part of Greymouth’s next chapter in a high-quality development built for prestige and performance. Greymouth Mawhera is undergoing a bold revitalisation. A resurgence of mining with proposed port infrastructure enabling Trans-Tasman trade, has seen the town diversifying into the new sectors of health, medical, hospitality and tourism services. At the heart of […]
Comfort & character: Empire Glass
Retrofit double glazing preserves character and charm while making your home warmer, drier and quieter. In older homes, charm often comes at the cost of comfort and warmth. Ornate windows, leadlight features, and unique architectural details may look stunning, but they rarely offer much insulation. Fortunately, modern technology has found a way to […]
Houses on the move: Heartland Homes
Building material prices and transport costs are up, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the dream of your new home or holiday house. Some of the smartest and most experienced brains in the business have been thinking outside the square and working hard to deliver their clients’ ideal build […]
Opt-out from housing intensification
Christchurch City Council is seeking to opt-out from more medium-density housing intensification. Christchurch City Council will ask the Minister responsible for Resource Management Act (RMA) reform to let it opt out of some upcoming housing intensification rules under its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14). At its meeting on 3 […]
Keeping things fresh: Affordable Concrete and Paving
From driveway repairs to a new patio, the arrival of warmer weather is the time to tackle those concreting jobs. The season brings with it so much that is new and fresh from beautiful blossoms to delightful little animals and gives us the impetus to freshen up the environs of our homes as […]
