Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers

The last month has been a hard one for Christchurch. I don’t think any of us ever imagined something like this would happen in our country, let alone our city. Despite the shock and sadness we have felt, I have heard so many stories of kindness and compassion about people in Christchurch […]

Leeann Watson: The Influencers

After the events of 15 March, we saw such an outpouring of compassion and support from throughout the world as we came to terms with an event we thought would never happen in our city.   Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister, so quickly became an example of the way a country’s […]

Better Sleep Solutions: Dreamwool Beds

If you find you’re often waking at night clammy and perspiring in an overheated bed, the cause could be that your mattress is of a synthetic composition.     “We hear many complaints about people having really uncomfortable sleeps with their new mattress,” Dreamwool Beds owner David Henderson says. “Initially it’s good, […]

Fixing the construction sector

New Zealand has long been plagued by sub-standard building, from the leaky homes saga through to the present day earthquake remediation crisis.     However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, with Government and construction industry leaders committing to transform New Zealand’s construction sector. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says […]

A slice of inner city paradise: Parker Group Construction

Parker Group Construction is a family-owned building company which prides itself on its history of building diverse, quality homes. The company only employs builders with an eye for detail and ensures the customer feels included and satisfied throughout the process, something which is clearly evident in a suite of six high-end inner […]

New lease on life: Box 112

Work to strengthen and refurbish the grand Public Trust Building is well under way, signalling another step forward in Christchurch’s steady redevelopment.     First completed in 1925 for the Public Trust, the iconic 152 Oxford Terrace landmark was designed by one of Christchurch’s most celebrated architects, Cecil Wood, who is also […]