The Influencers: Peter Townsend
Like many of you, I am sure, I have spent time over the Christmas break reflecting on the tumultuous events of 2020 and constantly reminding myself just how fortunate we are in New Zealand to be able to live relatively normal lives compared to so many others around the world. It is […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
This month we will take a moment to remember all that Christchurch lost on February 22 a decade ago. It’s also a natural point to consider how far we have come in that time. Responsibility for the delivery of the Crown-led anchor projects was handed to Ōtākaro Limited in 2016. While a […]
The Influencers: Marian Johnson
We have around 530,000 small businesses in New Zealand. This represents 97 percent of all commercial ventures, 28 percent of employment, and 25 percent of GDP – proving that the Kiwi entrepreneurial mindset is alive and well. Why then do we have so few start-up versus small business founders? What’s the difference […]
Good things take time: WSP Architecture
The process of conceiving a civic project of importance can span not just months, but years and even decades. I’ve been lucky in my career to be involved in several pieces of public architecture, but none more interesting than the recently opened Heritage Centre on Rakiura Stewart Island. Born out of […]
Always greener: GrassPro
When it comes to GrassPro, the grass is in fact always greener. The artificial grass specialists have Tim Gerard at the forefront of the business ensuring every lawn is far from lacklustre. “We specialise in the smaller jobs the big firms don’t want typically,” says Tim. “Doing grass replacement in […]
Time to tackle home projects: WD Build x Hardy Projects
As you head into the business end of summer, your home projects for 2021 might be on your mind. And if that includes EQC repairs, home renovations, extensions, or even a new build, then WD Build and Hardy Projects are your go-to companies for a successful and productive year. Directors […]
The art of tiling: Dragonstone Paving
If you happen to wander through the city along the Avon River anytime this summer, and marvel at the length, breadth and beauty of the tiled walkway beneath your feet, cast a thankful thought to Dragonstone Paving for helping make Ōtautahi Christchurch beautiful again. Operations Director Lee Squires heads this […]
Good sports
A $2 million government cash injection to upgrade the Hagley Sports Centre will cater for a wide range of sporting codes, and likely be named after cricket legend, Sir Richard Hadlee. The public can now provide comments to the council on the proposed multi-use sports centre to replace the current […]
Shout it from the rooftops
Two new rooftop bars have brought interest and entertainment to Christchurch’s cityscape, in perfect time for the summer social season. Mr Brightside at the restored Public Trust building on Oxford Terrace and The Pink Lady Rooftop Bar at Muse Hotel on Manchester Street have joined the city’s hospitality offerings in […]
Work begins for retirement
A sprawling seven-hectare retirement village is on the cards for Kaiapoi, with the first stage earmarked for completion this year. The large scale development is just the latest aged care facility to pop up in the region, as developers respond to the demand of our aging populations. When finished, the […]
