The art of tiling: Dragonstone Paving

If you happen to wander through the city along the Avon River anytime this summer, and marvel at the length, breadth and beauty of the tiled walkway beneath your feet, cast a thankful thought to Dragonstone Paving for helping make Ōtautahi Christchurch beautiful again.     Operations Director Lee Squires heads this […]

Good sports

A $2 million government cash injection to upgrade the Hagley Sports Centre will cater for a wide range of sporting codes, and likely be named after cricket legend, Sir Richard Hadlee.     The public can now provide comments to the council on the proposed multi-use sports centre to replace the current […]

Shout it from the rooftops

Two new rooftop bars have brought interest and entertainment to Christchurch’s cityscape, in perfect time for the summer social season.     Mr Brightside at the restored Public Trust building on Oxford Terrace and The Pink Lady Rooftop Bar at Muse Hotel on Manchester Street have joined the city’s hospitality offerings in […]

Work begins for retirement

A sprawling seven-hectare retirement village is on the cards for Kaiapoi, with the first stage earmarked for completion this year. The large scale development is just the latest aged care facility to pop up in the region, as developers respond to the demand of our aging populations.     When finished, the […]

Generosity propels cathedral restoration

Another sizable donation from a Christchurch businessman and former politician has put the restoration of the city’s ChristChurch Cathedral $4 million closer to its fundraising goal.     Philip Burdon, a former National Party MP and frequent member of the National Business Review’s rich list, made the generous donation on top of […]

History repeats – and wins: Steve Brown Builders

The home at 12 Julius Terrace was an earthquake casualty requiring demolition. Once given the green light for a same site rebuild, the owner’s brief for both architect and builder was to create an exact replica of the original 1910 home, including its chapel.       And Steve Brown Builders, a […]