Built to last: Willow Landscapes
Carl Gildea is passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces. He’s a perfectionist who after 15 years travelling the world and improving landscapes along the way, finally put down roots in the Garden City. What did he want to do here? He wanted to establish his own company and build gardens that will […]
Heavenly & hands-on gifts: Total Food Equipment
Milestone events, ‘big’ birthdays, and of course weddings are occasions to be marked by meaningful gifts. The ideal gift is not only beautiful, but also useful – infusing every day with a souvenir of a significant event and a thoughtful loved one. Total Food Equipment is a magpie’s paradise of […]
Magic on Merrin
For the last 15 years, Grant Price, Ruben Bunting and their small handpicked team of professional builders have been at the forefront of giving people the best quality home builds at the right price. With the Howard Barrington Group, there is no middleman or committee you have deal with. Grant […]
Taking life by horns: Amanda King
A Canterbury photographer with a unique niche loves telling the stories of the animals she meets. Amanda King talks to her majestic models in a calming voice, while she takes their photograph for her company ‘By the Horns’. The result is striking framed and canvas portraits of intriguing farmyard animals […]
Lyttelton’s new heart: Collett’s Corner
The country’s first equity crowdfunded, community-minded commercial development will soon be owned by everyday New Zealanders. Collett’s Corner, in the heart of Lyttelton, will contribute to the community, both socially and economically. The project’s collective ownership model marks a visionary shift to fairer wealth distribution, helping close the inequality gap. […]
Form & function: Inline Plumbing Ltd
One’s plumbing is often something one takes for granted. All it takes is for a burst pipe or poorly fitted fastening to put a real dampener on your new build or renovation project, literally. This is why it pays to have Inline Plumbing Ltd there to keep your plumbing, inline. […]
Unexpected International Style: Station Road
When you step into the lobby of a grand hotel, it makes you feel good, excited. It’s a special feeling. “What is it about the interior design, furniture and fixings that creates that inspired feeling?” asks Gavin How, Showroom Manager at Station Road Home. “We like to bring something of […]
Creating a haven: Kenneth F. Weaver Trust
For 45 years, the Kenneth F. Weaver Trust has been providing secure, comfortable accommodation for Christchurch pensioners. In 1973, Kenneth Weaver saw a need and set about filling it. The need was for quality living facilities for those elderly singles and couples who genuinely could not afford it. Plans were […]
Rocking the stone look: Rocktops
Handcrafted stone specialist Rocktops has been delivering Christchurch homeowners their visions in granite, engineered stone and marble since 2001. Through smart design, the talented team can provide benchtops, fireplaces, stone panels, outdoor kitchens, stone hearths or that amazing vanity you’ve always wanted. Photo courtesy of Arvida Group – Living Well Apartments, […]
Stylish in Stone: Hard as Rocks
Eldorado Stone provides the look and feel of real stone, adding value to your home as well as creating a ‘wow factor’ – without the weight and cost of the real thing. The product can be added to existing pillars, fences, interior fireplaces and some exterior walls, says Jamie Keehan […]
