Local government reform: Mayor Phil Mauger
The New Zealand Government wants local government bodies to amalgamate. We’ve had a busy time recently with the Government’s direction for councils to get together to come up with options for amalgamation within their regions. It’s a big piece of work, so we’re cracking on with looking at what the reform process means […]
Art as the voice of Ōtautahi: Jacob Yikes
Art both transforms the city’s built environment and reflects our culture. As a full time artist living and working in Ōtautahi, I’m fortunate to watch and be a part of the city’s growth and changing aesthetic through its murals and street art. Like the 11 storey high mural I painted on the side […]
Curtain call
From the pleats at the top to the floor finishes below, your curtains are as important to your home as your eyebrows are to your face. “Pleating transforms a curtain from functional to considered, adding texture, structure, and tailored elegance that defines a room’s character,” says Mavis White, head of sales – custom […]
Slam dunk: James Gough
The courage to back ourselves on a major city investment is paying off. The question is not if people will debate a proposed major city investment. They always will. The question is whether a city has the courage to back itself, and what happens as a result. One New Zealand Stadium at Te […]
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