The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Is there a building that you’ve walked past and wondered what it is like inside? This month, for one weekend only, the doors to 46 of the city’s buildings will be thrown open to the public as part of a new festival of architecture, Open Christchurch. The festival on May […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
Working in partnership with public, private and community organisations means we’re able to achieve more for the city by leveraging different strengths and resources. Partnerships sit at the heart of the Ōtautahi Christchurch Recovery Plan, which details the city’s collective efforts to ensure our economic and social recovery is deliberate, strong and […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Two brilliant white wing-like structures will begin making their way out of the ground mid-year, outside what will be the main entrance to Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Standing about eight metres tall, these will create a modern day ngutu or ceremonial entranceway. This will be where event visitors for […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
The recently announced trans-Tasman travel bubble has come as welcome relief. Prior to Covid-19, Australia was our largest international visitor market, accounting for almost half of all international visitor arrivals, and spending approximately $2.7 billion. So as we head into the colder months, an influx of visitors from Australia will […]
A very hard shell
The fossilised remains of a turtle that lived between 25 and 35 million years ago have been found inside a pillar from an historic Christchurch church. Christchurch sculptor Paul Deans recently discovered the fossil embedded in the limestone core of a pillar from the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, which was built between […]
Tru timber never lies: Timber Tru
Not having enough storage space, having the wrong kind of storage space, the wrong shape or size can be one of the most frustrating things in your home or business. Stop pulling your hair out and have a chat to Tony van der Plas at Timber Tru. He says they’ll […]
Awarding local architecture: NZIA
Spectacular homes, striking commercial buildings and artistic community facilities are among 42 Canterbury projects shortlisted in the 2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards. The projects signal the start of the highly anticipated annual Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects awards programme. The shortlist was compiled by the Canterbury branch of the […]
Complex repair, made easy: Jim the Builder
Apartment blocks and townhouse complexes have proved a tangled skein for many a frustrated and exhausted owner working through the repair process under the auspices of a body corporate management structure. A welcome ray of light comes in the form of local construction experts Jim The Builder. Through word-of-mouth referrals […]
In good Gracefield: Jim the Builder
We are accustomed to seeing the perfection of the hill and architectural builds for which award-winning construction company Jim The Builder is renowned. A lesser-known string to their bow, however, is their expertise in earthquake repairs to existing homes. A picturesque and historic bungalow in the central city was lucky […]
Taste of Te Pae
Experience a “taste of Te Pae” as New Zealand first purpose-built business events venue pops up a sneak peek of the Christchurch convention centre. The pop up on the Oxford Terrace promenade side of the site includes sample cuisine, a virtual reality tour of the new facility and information about events. […]
