Tiny & terrific new show home: Versatile Christchurch
Thinking of a new home? A seaside bach? An investment property? Look no further than one of Canterbury’s newest show homes, the Advantage 65. From Versatile Homes, this stunning pavilion-style dwelling is compact yet clever in its layout providing oodles of space. Measuring 65m2, it comprises a galley kitchen, concealed laundry, spacious living […]
Stadium on track
Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium remains on budget and on track for an April 2026 opening. Work started on the roof support structure in November last year, culminating with the first section of roof being installed in the south stand along Tuam Street in August 2024. Twenty-eight of the 37m tall roof supports, known […]
Look after it: Garador
Your garage door smoothly and reliably opens up and closes down. Opens up and closes down without you even being fully conscious of it. Until it doesn’t. It is making an awful noise and is now stuck half up, and you can’t get your car out to go to work. The first question […]
Passion for passive homes: Team Green Architects
Building passively will save you money and keep your home at the perfect temperature year-round. Passive homes are becoming more popular, and for good reason – they’re low-energy builds that require little power to maintain a comfortable temperature. Co-owner and architect at Team Green Architects, Siân Taylor explains the importance of creating an […]
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