Pets at work

As a pet owner, the over-excited, tail-wagging, ‘welcome home’ is one of life’s greatest joys. How good would it be if you never had to say goodbye in the first place? More and more companies have been adopting a ‘pet policy’ in workplaces, and the benefits are proving worthwhile. A few of the key reasons […]

Pet safety for summer

Keeping your pet safe is always the number one priority, but in summer there are a few different dangers to keep front of mind. Poisonous animals Your pet eating poisonous creatures such as jellyfish, blue bottles and sea slugs is more likely during summer when spending more time at the beach. If you think they’ve […]

Dog-friendly trails

Spending time in the great outdoors with your precious pooch is one of the very best things about being a dog owner. Canterbury is full of wide-open spaces for weekend adventures together – check out a few of these dog-friendly trails. Pinchgut Hut Wind through the valleys along the Onuku river and you’ll discover Pinchgut […]

Landscapes of distinction

A Christchurch company behind a beautiful and sustainable Lake Wakatipu landscape project won the Supreme Landscaper of the Year award, and several others also won accolades in the recent 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards. Held by Registered Master Landscapers, the awards attracted 132 project entries from around the country, representing the top echelon of landscaping […]

Keeping it natural: Natural Habitats

With a history spanning 45 years, Natural Habitats has carved out a reputation for creating and maintaining award winning landscapes, green walls and green roofs from Whangarei all the way down to Invercargill. At last month’s Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2022, the company received the most awards (21) across all categories, including construction, horticulture and […]

Playful spaces win awards: Morgan + Pollard Landscapes

Christchurch based landscapers Morgan + Pollard Landscapes won several awards for two separate projects at the recent 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards held by Registered Master Landscapers. The construction of Te Ara Ātea – Sensory Space and also design of Rolleston School Basketball Courts & Sports Wall were among 132 projects from around the country […]