Hydroslides are go
Five eel-inspired hydroslides are starting to take shape at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, with installation work now underway. The 32,000m2 indoor sports and aquatics facility is being delivered by Crown company Ōtākaro Limited and will be operated by Christchurch City Council. Ōtākaro Chief Executive, John Bridgman, says the slides range in […]
Luxury living at Castle Hill
Options for holidays, weekends away and even retirement just became easier with the new limited edition Castle Hill Apartments currently on the market. Imagine hopping in the car on a Friday after work, driving just over an hour and then relaxing in your very own luxury apartment. Now you can, thanks to this […]
Manufacturing new talent
For the offsite manufacturing (OSM) building industry to meet future demand, focus is needed on workforce development and recruitment. This was a key finding of the Offsite NZ’s recent industry workforce survey. Offsite manufacturing (OSM) involves the construction of buildings and components of buildings offsite in a factory, which are then transported to […]
Building industry awards
Entries are open for the 2022 New Zealand Building Industry Awards. The awards are open to anyone in the building industry. Unlike other industry awards, these accolades reach across professional boundaries and provide entrants with industry recognition as opposed to acknowledgment from ‘professional peers’ only. They are open to anyone who participates in […]
Buying or selling a home? MHR Drainage
Don’t let the dream vanish down the drain. When it comes to buying or selling a home, drains are not necessarily something many of us consider. However, as Josh Mackey, owner of MHR Drainage, explains—damaged drains are a constant problem for both buyers and sellers in the greater Christchurch area. “Following the earthquakes, […]
A history of excellence: Proudfoot Plastering
Predicting some things is possible by examining the past, and a business’s track record is an extremely accurate indication of how they will deliver for you. A regular award-winner during their more than 30 years in operation, Greg Proudfoot Plastering Ltd is extremely proud of their consistent track record. The owners of this […]









