John O’Hagan: The Influencers
While it’s a scenic part of the city, the riverside section of Oxford Terrace between Kilmore Street and Fitzgerald Avenue, known as the Avon Loop, also currently features a mix of overgrown plants and broken asphalt as a result of the earthquakes. So, we are looking forward to getting work underway in […]
David Williams: The Influencers
In a day and age where everything happens at lightning speed, there are still times when it pays to take your time – planning a holiday is one of them. While the internet is packed with DIY travel agencies that can see you booking a holiday with a few clicks of […]
Building firm’s new home: NKR Builders
Nathan Roberts left school and became a builder; that was nearly twenty years ago. Since then, having worked for a couple of well-established Canterbury building firms and created a partnership, he now heads his own company. NKR Builders is an award-winning, Canterbury-based building firm. It has earned multiple Gold Awards […]
Elegance & Character: Hydra Plumbing
For the Brown family, copper and brass are like living things that can be transformed into the most amazing products. Before the earthquakes the family owned a vintage hardware and heritage restoration business. February 2011 destroyed that and the Browns needed to find a new direction. Left with just a few elegant […]
Salvaging a local landmark: The Pump House
The restoration of the historic Pump House on Tuam Street is complete, after an extensive two-year repair and earthquake strengthening project – salvaging a unique link to our city’s heritage. Originally built more than 100 years ago in the 1880s, the Pump House is a collection of five buildings that […]
Spring in your step
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, so instead of reminding you that we’re quickly heading into the time of year when spring cleaning is in order, we’re going to tell you about the interior opportunities the season of spring offers us. It’s all about perspective, you see. Instead of […]
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