Beautifully Bespoke
Rob Carter of Furniture Dimensions knows all about furniture. He has been in the business for more than 40 years. From his workshop in Sydenham, Rob creates unique pieces of furniture for homes across Canterbury. Each piece at Furniture Dimensions is custom-made to the client’s specific design requirements, whether that is […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
As this issue goes to print, we are due to release the latest Quarterly Economic Report, a key metric used to track our economy and focus our own programme of work. We aim to build and maintain a future-focused economy that raises the standard of living for residents. A key way we […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
On a recent Saturday morning, walking to the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial service, I was struck by the importance of ‘people spaces’ to our central city. A space like Worcester Boulevard, which existed before the quakes, connects the river and city centre at one end with the Christchurch Art Gallery, Museum, Botanic Gardens […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
I remember the Commonwealth Games in 1974. I was a young teenager and the city was abuzz with excitement. I can still remember the song: We’ve got to join together, let our laughter fill the air It’s time for every race and creed to throw away their every care Let sport unite […]
The Influencers: Marian Johnson
International Women’s Day just passed and I’m thinking about why it’s hard to get a long list together of female startup founders in Christchurch. The scarcity of female founders is a global issue and to appreciate the size of the problem here’s a few stats to consider: 83 percent of all venture […]
The Influencers: Lynette McFadden
A new decade and a fresh feel is evident in the Christchurch real estate market as we continue our march into 2020. I love this city, it’s my hometown and I’m excited about our future, our growth, and the variation of design that has started to occur in numerous suburbs and streets. […]
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