Need a weed?
Weeds are often thought of as undesirable, but some of them happen to be superfoods, packed with nutrients we all benefit from. Before you start nibbling the grass, it is hugely important that you that you identify what it is that you are eating. The rules for enjoying wild edibles responsibly are: If […]
Grow your landscape: Grow Landscapes
Creating a garden is often easier with inspiration, advice, and help. That’s where the team at Grow Landscape and Lifestyle prove invaluable. Water features are a specialty, and they have more than 30 models on display, from classic urns to contemporary copper panels and everything in between. A vast array of beautiful pots […]
An architectural aficionado
When it comes to architecture, author John Walsh knows his stuff. For a decade John edited Architecture NZ, was a managing editor of a collection of design magazines, and wrote for numerous other publications. In recent years he has written architecture walking guides for Auckland, Wellington, and now for Christchurch. With the Garden […]
Award – winning and sustainable: Kobe Construction
The new $12 million Queenstown Country Clubhouse has notched up several milestones, thanks to Christchurch-based Kobe Construction. Designed by Warren and Mahoney Architects, the Arvida project won silver in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards, and set a new standard for sustainable, all-timber construction. It’s also the first full Forest […]
Have your say: Christchurch City Council
Since the Christmas break, we have been tackling a couple of big decisions at the Christchurch City Council. In January we had an update from staff about the draft annual plan, and that the rates increase was looking like 5.6 percent rather than the 14 percent increase initially forecast in November. That is […]
Facing our challenges: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
The devastating weather events in the North Island have shown us once again the full force of mother nature. Our thoughts are with those who have lost family members and friends, and whose lives have been upended so quickly, and without warning. Our experiences in Canterbury following the earthquakes have provided a blueprint […]
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