The Influencers: Leeann Watson

We all know climate change is the biggest environmental issue facing our planet, so what changes can we make locally to make a difference globally? Some people have chosen to make their contribution by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). While these aren’t a new invention, today’s versions continue to evolve due to […]

Need an experienced planner?

Coming up with a creative idea for a new development, or finding an opportunity to revitalise a site can be an exciting experience, only to have the reality of resource consent requirements crash the proposal down to earth. At Barker Planning your ideas come to life through practical and uncomplicated advice, and […]

True design and build

In the home building industry, offering a complete design and build service can be an attractive marketing tool, but whether a company can actually deliver is another matter. Craig Freeman, Director of David Magill Builders says you need to look behind the glossy websites and smooth commentary to discover if a company […]

Expanding your living spaces

Now is the perfect time to protect your outdoor space and put the plans in place to extend your summer.     The expert team at Stratco has the skills to help you create a space that can be enjoyed throughout the year, with its own range of unique verandas and louvres […]

React, Rebuild, Reminisce

Almost a decade has passed since the traumatic events of the 2011 earthquakes. That’s nearly 10 years of trying to get the city back on its feet. Bit by bit, building by building we’re started to rebuild the heart of the Garden City.     We’ve hunted out all the upcoming developments […]

End of an EQ era

It’s the end of an earthquake era; the site that was used to sort through the material from buildings that were damaged or demolished after the earthquakes is being transformed into a recreation area.     Final landscaping plans are being drawn up so that the Burwood Resource Recovery Park can be […]