Turning your architectural dreams into reality: Knuddy Homes

Picture this: a crew of skilled carpenters, apprentices eager to learn the ropes, and one rock-solid motto—mahi hard—all working together like a well-oiled machine to get the job done. Welcome to Knuddy Homes, where the talented team turns your wildest architectural dreams into solid reality. One of their secrets: The Cemintel cladding system “We’ve got […]

Planning your event

Organising a conference may be likened to running a marathon. If planning it yourself, you’ll need to first think through every step along the way, or you could leave it in the hands of an expert. Many venues have staff with high-level organisational skills so make use of them where you can. Allow plenty of […]

Trade office walls for historic wonder: Mona Vale

Work meetings or events can be stretched out and uninspiring, especially when held at the office. Enthusiasm dwindles and distractions are all around. Wouldn’t you much rather spend the duration in a stunning homestead tucked away behind the Avon River? Holding your conference or workshop at Mona Vale will allow your team to feel as […]

Te Pae sets the standard

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has put the city firmly on the international stage for conferences, functions, trade shows, and all manner of occasions. Ross Steele, Te Pae Christchurch General Manager says international business is coming in regularly now, with many of the regeneration project’s initial goals coming to fruition. “Since opening more than two […]

Your paradise patio: Kolorful Kanvas

Spring is only weeks away and the thought of longer daylight hours and accessing our outdoor spaces once again is a delightful prospect. Gazing out the window, tidied garden beds and clipped hedges make for a pleasing view; however, the one jarring note is the patio furniture. The deck chairs are sagging, faded and worn, […]

Putting the spotlight on social burnout

There is constant pressure to be busy. Sometimes keeping up with every social event, scheduling consistent time with friends and family, answering each message, and being the ultimate parent or grandparent leads to exhaustion. Call it social burnout, social fatigue, introvert burnout or introvert hangover. According to an international study, social and extroverted behaviour often […]