The Hanmer Springs area with its spectacular mountain views and panoramic landscapes – what an unrivalled setting for a wedding day. Just 10 minutes out of the village is the glorious Amuri Estate with vistas across historic farm stations and of the braided Waiau River meandering its way below the Southern Alps. This is the […]
Welcome to another enthralling wedding issue, and my second in nine months as deputy editor. It’s even more opportunity to discover the people behind our local wedding industry, one that seems to grow each season. Thanks to our wonderful community, you will find so many beautiful visuals from weddings, near and far. Our covers make […]
Renovate and retro-fit, move, or bulldoze and start again? Those are the tough decisions many home owners face as they look to future-proof their homes. Both retro-fitting and future-proofing buildings are about improving their performance. Achieving optimum performance starts with energy modelling, looking at and understanding what an existing building has, what it needs, and […]
