The house wins!
Property activity lifts in early 2025. New Zealand’s housing market continues to show signs of recovery, with national sales activity and dwelling values both lifting in March, supported by easing mortgage rates and renewed buyer confidence, according to CoreLogic NZ’s April Housing Chart Pack. Sales volumes were 11% higher in March compared to […]
Keeping interiors on trend: Anna Margaret Interiors
Lasting style or passing fad? How to keep your home on trend without regretting it in five years. Like them or not, trends are a way of life. In architecture and interiors, trends help keep design aesthetic fresh and interesting but trends change, some faster than others. New Zealand trends are influenced by […]
Te Pae Christchurch GM Ross Steele: World-class destination
International delegates to Te Pae are loving our new city. A survey of delegates who attended events at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in 2024 indicates 95% of international attendees will return to the Canterbury region for a holiday in the next five years. This is excellent news, particularly as around 50% of […]
Business Canterbury CE Leeann Watson: Businesses optimistic
Local businesses are showing resilience amid rising concerns. We’ve just released our latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, revealing a complex economic landscape for local businesses. While international trade and geopolitical risks are emerging as key concerns, confidence in businesses’ ability to manage disruption has reached its highest level since we began tracking it […]
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