Canterbury Property Investors Association: Adding value for Canterbury’s landlords

One box does not fit all: Rentworks Property Management

Investing in residential property is a highly personal decision, with each individual having their own thoughts and preferences. Some people exclusively invest in units or flats, while others prefer standalone options such as three or four-bedroom houses. There are also those who focus on larger properties with five to six bedrooms, optimising room […]

Think pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nine women are diagnosed every day with breast cancer in New Zealand, so it’s likely that someone you know has been impacted. About 650 women die each year in New Zealand from the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps highlight this, and raises much-needed funds for research. […]

Hanmer’s history

Hanmer Springs has evolved hugely since its discovery by William Jones in 1859. From what was first noticed as steam rising from natural hot springs to the internationally recognised tourist destination, Hanmer Springs’ rich history established today’s town. The hot springs became bathing facilities in 1883. Open to the public, the facilities were […]

Good news for developers, builders

The cost to build a home has largely stabilised for the time being, giving builders and developers more certainty on price than at any point since the onset of the Covid pandemic. In the latest QV CostBuilder quarterly update for August, approximately 12,700 of the latest material and labour prices were applied to […]

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Masters of Art: Bryce Gallery

The feature exhibition at Bryce Gallery this month is Four Classical Masters a collection of spectacular works created by three incredible artists; Min Kim, Tatyana Kulida and Nyle Major.     The trio, all trained in Europe, are proud to be able to share this collection of renaissance inspired work that captures […]

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Consummate in his Craft: Joe Bennett

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