Essential research

I was privileged this month to view ancient ice core samples, from the depths of the Antarctic, on the Italian Research Vessel, the Laura Bassi. The research is part of Beyond Epica, an international project which aims to drill ice cores up to 1.5 million years ago, revealing the Earth’s climate and environmental history. Ice […]

Two anniversaries

Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is going from strength to strength in co-ordinating and facilitating outcomes to advance health and wellness. Much of this is thanks to health research, education, and healthtech business connectivity. With many pressures and constraints on our health sector, the ability of key stakeholders to work together across the system has […]

Property metrics

Figures from CoreLogic NZ show 60,859 properties sold in the year to February 2023, the lowest 12-month total since October 1983. During February alone, about 4100 deals were done. That is the lowest for that month of the year since at least 1981. The figures are striking and show just how quiet the market really […]

Go Christchurch

Christchurch is turning into the Events Capital of New Zealand, there’s been so much going on lately. From international sporting events to massive outdoor concerts, the local must-do calendar has been jam-packed. SailGP was fantastic. Lyttelton and the harbour were looking absolutely brilliant, and showed what a beautiful place we live in, and that we […]

Living roofs

Going green includes various creative options that can add value to residential and commercial properties. Having a living roof is one of those. Increasingly worldwide, including in New Zealand, rooftop gardens are popping up on homes, office, and even public buildings. A living roof is, however, somewhat different to a rooftop garden, although these too […]

For a fabulous finish: Proudfoot Plastering

Whether traditional cement-based or a modern synthetic compound, the plaster finish on your home needs not only to look fabulous, but also take everything our environment can throw at it. Application is critical too, and the craft of plastering has been passed on down the ages. When professional application skills are combined with the range […]