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 […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Turning a corner As I write my final Metropol column of the year, the last 12 months seem to have flown by. While 2021 has not been without its challenges, it is a source of great pride that the Canterbury business community continues to be seen as one of the most connected, collaborative […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Getting a green light With the countdown to Christmas, many of us are looking forward to time off, and catching up with friends and family. This Christmas though is going to be different than in the past because it will be the first under the new Covid-19 Protection Framework – traffic lights as […]
Award-winning interior design
The Christchurch Style Revival by Greg Young and Andy McLeod of Young Architects has won the 2021 Resene Residential Interiors Architectural Design Award. Influenced by The Christchurch Style of architecture, the project was recognised by the ADNZ judging panel for updating the use of technology and engineering to the best practice wherever possible. […]
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