Tiny & terrific new show home: Versatile Christchurch

Thinking of a new home? A seaside bach? An investment property? Look no further than one of Canterbury’s newest show homes, the Advantage 65. From Versatile Homes, this stunning pavilion-style dwelling is compact yet clever in its layout providing oodles of space. Measuring 65m2, it comprises a galley kitchen, concealed laundry, spacious living area, bathroom, […]

Stadium on track

Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium remains on budget and on track for an April 2026 opening. Work started on the roof support structure in November last year, culminating with the first section of roof being installed in the south stand along Tuam Street in August 2024. Twenty-eight of the 37m tall roof supports, known as radial […]

Look after it: Garador

Your garage door smoothly and reliably opens up and closes down. Opens up and closes down without you even being fully conscious of it. Until it doesn’t. It is making an awful noise and is now stuck half up, and you can’t get your car out to go to work. The first question Aaron and […]

Passion for passive homes: Team Green Architects

Building passively will save you money and keep your home at the perfect temperature year-round. Passive homes are becoming more popular, and for good reason – they’re low-energy builds that require little power to maintain a comfortable temperature. Co-owner and architect at Team Green Architects, Siân Taylor explains the importance of creating an energy model […]

Make your home healthy

While it is easier to build a “healthy home” from scratch, there are steps that can be taken to make existing houses healthier. Consulting an expert is well worthwhile, as often they will tell you what can and cannot be done with an existing home. If you’re building new, there are now plenty of building […]

Enjoy a fly-free space with ease: Canterbury Window Coverings

Imagine a summer breeze eddying through your house. Cooling, calming, and not a fly or insect in sight, thanks to innovative screen technology. Building new, or retro-fitting, now is an ideal time to take measures and contact the team at Canterbury Window Coverings. It’s time to talk to the specialist team at Lohreys Blinds, which […]