The new standard in sustainable building: Health Based Building

The homes in which we live have a direct impact on our health and the environment, so the way we build matters. Health Based Building developed Foreverbreathe Specification in response to demand for affordable, high performance, sustainable homes. Foreverbreathe Specification delivers exceptional air quality and energy efficiency through a sophisticated combination of high-performance materials that […]

Make mine mulled

Making mulled wine is super simple, and it’s a warming, aromatic drink to indulge in during colder days. Many bars and restaurants offer their own versions of mulled wine, so get out and sample some. If staying home is your preference, 15 minutes, and the right ingredients, is all it takes to whip up a […]

Business update: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Every three months we run the Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, which gathers insights from the wider business community. The survey looks at their confidence in the economy, their own performance, and their expectations looking forward for things like investment in plant and equipment, and bringing on more staff. We also ask what barriers they face […]

Turnkey living: Oakridge Homes

The new kids on the block are already turning home buyers’ heads across Canterbury. Two new show homes are now complete and ready to visit in Rolleston, the work of Oakridge Homes. Oakridge Homes is one of the newest building companies in town, yet it has already completed more than 100 homes, with100 more under […]

Make winter sweet

A combination of colour and fragrance in a winter garden helps lift the darker, colder months, and there are many trees and shrubs that fit the bill. Here are some: Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) is well known for its winter fragrance, and the clear yellow bells of Luteus, or the red-marked form, Grandiflorus. Look out for […]

Orange is the new green: Insulmax

With the cost-of-living crisis showing no sign of abating any time soon, and winter knocking loudly on the door, now is the time to think about insulating your home. I nsulating your property is one of the best ways of ensuring it is energy efficient, with effective insulation significantly reducing fuel consumption and therefore lowering […]