Freedom with a view: Amuri Estate
A summer escape awaits just a short drive from Christchurch, blending luxury and serenity, only 10 minutes from Hanmer Springs. This stunning retreat offers panoramic views over historic farm stations, with the Waiau River winding below the towering Southern Alps. By night, the sky fills with stars, creating an enchanting atmosphere for a […]
High-performance coating solutions: The Connect Group
How long do you expect a steel coating to last before requiring significant maintenance or recoating? This is a question clients often ask the experts at The Connect Group. The group understand the power of quality coatings for protecting assets, enhancing durability, and providing specific functional benefits. After all, they have been applying […]
Building confidence: Jim the Builder
When considering a building or renovation project, it’s important to make sure you work with the right people. Choosing the right team can mean success or failure in achieving your dream home. “A successful building project is about so much more than the construction process,” says Jim Stenberg, operational director of Ōtautahi’s multi-award […]
Cutting-edge hybrid glass
University of Canterbury (UC) Professor Tom Bennett, pictured, has received a $941,000 grant over three years for his research into innovative hybrid glass. Developing the new type of high-strength glass could revolutionise LED lighting and solar energy. Professor Bennett (pictured), who has recently joined UC’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences from the […]
A blooming marvellous place: Kiwiflora Nurseries
Before Christmas, you may want to spruce up your outdoor living space, so stand back and identify plants that need replacing, before heading off to your favourite garden centre. We’re in a wonderful season, bursting with vibrant flowering varieties, making it easy to fill a gap or refresh a tired perennial border. A […]
Beachside, North New Brighton: Chapman Lindsay Developments Ltd
Childhood days spent enjoying the beachside delights of New Brighton instilled an abiding love for the area in Emma Chapman-Lindsay. Now she’s helping rejuvenate the town, one development at a time. Half of the Chapman-Lindsay Development partnership, Emma grew up in Queenspark, and spent many of her childhood free time visiting her grandparents […]









