Rocking the stone look
Using exquisite materials like Italian stone, marble and granite, talented craftsman Shane Boyd has become highly skilled at creating functional works of art for the home. Specialising in benchtops, fireplaces, tables and feature pieces, Shane and his team of five staff are becoming known across the South Island for their […]
The Influencers: Ivan Iafeta
As the year draws to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the agencies and organisations that have contributed to greater Christchurch’s regeneration during 2019. If you are a regular reader, you will know of my ongoing admiration and acknowledgement of the private sector’s significant role in Christchurch’s […]
The Influencers: Marian Johnson
One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet talented entrepreneurs and helping them succeed. And that’s exactly what the whole team got to do last week at the Pressure Cooker final of FoodStarter 2019 – a national competition looking for the most innovative food and beverage startups in […]
The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods
For a city recovering from a major disaster like the Canterbury earthquakes, all the evidence suggests that simply rebuilding buildings and restarting businesses is not the end of the recovery journey. The lasting impact of the trauma of the disaster and the long, grinding recovery that follows can have lasting mental […]
Gorgeous green spaces: Styx Landscaping
Launched in 2005, Styx Landscaping is set to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary next year, and founder Glen Thomson and his partner Elly are proud to have grown their company so successfully that it’s now one of the most trusted names in landscaping and property care. From decks, fences and all […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Not only is our Te Papa Ōtākaro Avon River Precinct project the largest urban transformation ever undertaken in New Zealand, but now it has also been deemed this year’s best, winning the prestigious George Malcolm Award for supreme excellence at the 2019 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards. The Avon […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
What a wonderful few weeks it has been in Christchurch. We’ve hosted royalty and we’ve revelled in the Canterbury Anniversary events that bring the region together each year. In my mind, there is no better place to be in the spring than Christchurch. It was an honour to welcome the Prince […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
As this is my last Metropol column of the year, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight an initiative that is very close to my heart. In my role at The Chamber, I have seen first-hand the great work and outcomes that our many charities provide to those in need […]
2019 architecture awards announced
Nineteen projects, located at sites from Great Barrier Island in the north to Dunedin in the south, won New Zealand Architecture Awards at a ceremony in Queenstown on Saturday 9 November. We check out the local projects making architectural waves this year. The awards jury, which was led by Auckland […]
Window design options: NK Windows
Whether you’re building or renovating, there’s plenty of design options to consider when it comes time to choose window frames and doors. By incorporating pops of colour, texture and quality European designs, you can achieve a modern finish that’s perfectly matched to your décor and exterior claddings. At NK Windows, […]
