Earthquake-damaged home honoured
Would you believe us if we told you an earthquake-damaged Somerfield home has been crowned the best house in New Zealand? With a budget of just over $600,000, Mitchell Coll of Fabric worked with design and cost restraints to refresh Red Pine Villa in Somerfield – a project that would beat the best […]
Decorative DIY
Looking at your Christmas decorations the day before you have guests over and feel something is missing? Try these last-minute high-impact DIY décor ideas. Ornament-filled vases This simple décor trick adds festive flair without taking up too much space. Fill a vase or jar with Christmas ornaments for a mantel display or centrepiece. […]
Be a perfect ‘pawrent’ this Christmas
Christmas is all about family – pets included. Here are five ways to give your pet a magical Christmas. 1. Show me the money, honey Make a donation (in your pet’s name if you feel like sharing the love) to pet charities such as SPCA New Zealand or Pet Refuge NZ. Donating much-needed […]
A hub for global collaboration: Ross Steele
Ōtautahi Christchurch has been buzzing with activity, welcoming over 37,000 visitors across 80+ events at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre from July to November. Our city’s vibrant business event programme generated around $48.3 million in economic impact for this period. Global conferences like the New Zealand Aerospace Summit, Adaptation Futures, and Water NZ […]
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