Beautiful bathrooms to enjoy: Butterfield Bathroom Renovations

Decisions, decisions. There are five well-known steps to making a decision. 1. Identify your goal, 2. Gather the information, 3. Consider the consequences, 4. Make the decision, 5. Evaluate your decision. These simple steps can be applied to practically anything. From what you’re going to wear today, to what you want in a […]

Seasonal scents: Love Light Soy Candles

Many of us will be having a holiday at home this year and what better way to set the tone than with traditional scents of the season. Gingerbread and fresh pine (which smells just like the real thing!) are a few of the limited edition scents now available at Love Light Soy Candles. […]

Chandelier work of art

Hana, a new artwork by Lonnie Hutchinson, will soon welcome visitors in the foyer of Te Pae Christchurch, ahead of the Convention Centre’s opening later this year. The three koru-shaped, chandelier-like installations are made of 11,000 glass and acrylic beads and have a combined weight of just over a tonne. “Hana means to […]

Future-proof your landscaping: Luke Gardner

Versatility and creativity are two words landscaper Luke Gardner lives by. All kinds of projects have benefited from his mix of innovation, experience, skill and knowledge. “The other week we were working on a classic courtyard garden with raised beds and irrigation, pavers and intensive massed planting. Today our focus is a pre-school […]

The Influencers: John Bridgman

New centre opening Christmas has come a little early at Ōtākaro as we get to open Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on December 17. At close to $450m, this facility represents the Government’s single biggest contribution to the regeneration of the central city, and we are excited about letting people inside. With capacity […]

The Influencers: Boyd Warren

Accolades and advice Ka rawe te mahi to the finalists and winners in the Westpac Champion Business Awards! Also ngā mihi nui to The Chamber for producing Aotearoa’s best business awards. It’s fantastic to see another crop of Canterbury businesses showcasing innovation and leadership. Many finalists have a focus on improved social and […]