Paving the way: Affordable Concrete Paving

Summer is well on the way, so now is as good a time as any to tick off those concrete jobs with the help of the extra light and warmer weather. Affordable Concrete and Paving know this too, which is why it’s the perfect choice for your summer concrete or paving project. […]

From paperwork to completion: WD Build + Hardy Projects

You might be thinking you’ve done the easy part – registered before the deadline on the EQC website for on-sold, over-cap properties – but are dreading what comes next: preparing the paperwork, communicating with the Christchurch City Council, and of course coping with the stress and upheaval of the repair itself.   […]

Dream team, result: Ingrid Geldof

They make a dream team, Ingrid Geldof Design (IGD) and the joiners at Advanced Joinery. Their recent collaboration on a Beachville Road kitchen has won the 2020 Canterbury Chapter Kitchen of the Year from the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA).   This kitchen also won a Distinction Award in its price […]

An eye for Detail: Detail by Davinia Sutton

Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton was informed she had been recognised in the prestigious Trends International Designer Awards (TIDA) during lockdown.   The awards were judged online, and Davinia was up against competition from Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, North America and Australia. Davinia’s runner-up kitchen (left) was designed for a new […]

Alarmingly cool coastal spot: Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

A fire station is not the first place one would think to stay while on holiday. However, with the Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation, Hokitika heritage is combined with a distinctly modern flair.     Originally built in 1866, the Hokitika Fire Station has stood the test of time, even being burned […]

Building, a legacy: Hokitika Building Service Ltd

How often have you been dealing with building companies and felt like you are just a name on a job sheet? Well things couldn’t be more different with Hokitika Building Service Ltd.     Founders Rodney and Kay Archer set up their business with the shared vision to offer prospective clients “a […]