Multi-disciplinary medicine: Moorhouse Medical Centre
People constantly come and go through the doors of the large red building that is the Moorhouse Medical Centre. The activity hints at just how busy this long-established practice is. It has been a feature of Christchurch’s central city for more than 20 years – first of all in Washington Way and now […]
Easel-y the best: it’s never too late to start, learn to be an artist at Art Metro
Sarah Garland and Rodolfo Lopez began tutoring at Art Metro this year. We coax them from their easels to talk about why they love their jobs. “I get to look at art all day and talk with the lovely students,” says Sarah. “Seeing works progress – it’s nice to know I can positively […]
People make the place: O’Neil Architecture
When people think of O’Neil Architecture, it might conjure up images of its award-winning homes scattered throughout New Zealand, or perhaps founder and Principle Designer Darren O’Neil springs to mind. However, there is a team of talented folk behind the scenes who passionately bring clients’ visions and dream homes to life – guiding […]
Aneurysm risk & assessment: Christchurch Vascular Group want to help you look after yourself and your loved ones
It’s a fancy word, but an aneurysm is simply a dilated blood vessel. As the blood vessel dilates, there is an increased risk of complications such as thrombosis or rupture. If the abdomen’s main blood vessel – the aorta – becomes dilated or greater than 30mm, it is called an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm […]
Putting the shine in sunshine: Sunshine Cleaners want to make your space yours again
You don’t often think of the qualities of compassion, empathy and confidentiality as being prerequisites for cleaning companies working in houses, offices and retail outlets. But these are essential attributes for the team at Sunshine Cleaners because this company works in the highly specialised fields of forensic cleaning and confidential cleaning of any […]
Solid and sought-after: Andrews of Canterbury Contracting is a labour of love for two local guys (both called Andrew)
The solid, sought-after work of Andrews of Canterbury Contracting Ltd is creating a strong presence across the region. Along Moorhouse Avenue there’s the smart louvre gates at Mitsubishi Motors. And, just across the road at Co Kids Childcare, the team has created a safe, functional environment with fences, a retaining wall, deck, sandpit […]
Exceptional electrical services: Electrical Testing Services can make it easy to keep things in tip top shape
Let’s face it, keeping compliant with workplace safety requirements takes precious time away from things you’d rather be doing in your prized business, but Electrical Testing Services (ETS) is here to ease that aggravation. Covering New Zealand and Australia for all aspects of electrical, testing and tagging, fire safety, thermal imaging and emergency […]
A talent for taxes: how Jason of McFadden Accounting is taking the stress out of tax time for ordinary people (like you)
Mark Twain once quipped, “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? A taxidermist takes only your skin.” In reality of course, getting organised to pay your tax is no joke and, after 27 years as an accountant in Christchurch, Jason McFadden of McFadden Accounting finds that because our system […]
The future of building: Queenstown firm Rilean Construction is evolving to meet the Christchurch demand for energy efficient homes
When the Queenstown market leaders of energy efficient homes ‘Evolution’ (a division of Rilean Construction) wanted to expand to Christchurch, potential clients were keen and kept asking “is there one we can see?” There are 50 such homes, but they are all in Queenstown, so Rilean Construction Canterbury Manager/Director Trevor Meikle decided to […]
Falling into line: Cymon Allfrey on why good things take time (even when you wish they wouldn’t)
Architect Cymon Allfrey explains why following the rules ultimately leads to a more successful outcome – for us and our city. There will always be red tape. The processes required to reach an outcome at times can seem onerous, cumbersome and tedious – yet the role of rules in society creates order, structure […]
