Harnessing opportunity: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
Why global challenge is Christchurch’s opportunity. In a world defined by uncertainty, standing still is the biggest risk. Geopolitical tension, rising costs and rapid technological change are forcing cities everywhere to think seriously about resilience. For New Zealand, longstanding productivity challenges only sharpen that focus. For Christchurch, they create an opportunity. Ōtautahi is […]
Build a kitset home: Heartland Homes
A loyal following tells the tale better than any publicity material ever could. Stylish and practical homes constructed with ease mean the build process itself becomes part of the happily ever after story. In their quest to provide fantastic homes at a great price with minimum fuss, the team at Heartland Homes have […]
Top local tavern: Tavern Harewood
A family-friendly bar and restaurant at the heart of Harewood’s community is a treasure box of connection and memory-making. Harewood is lucky to host a local tavern that is designed for comfort and convenience, with plenty of on-site parking and family-friendly dining. Even better, Tavern Harewood is under new ownership and joins the […]
Super success
Local architecture heavyweight Warren and Mahoney reflects on the scale and significance of delivering One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha together with lead architecture practice Populous. “Architecture of this scale isn’t achieved overnight. It’s the result of years spent refining details and working through the sheer scale and complexity that a project […]
5 best places to invest in Christchurch
If you’re wondering which suburb across the city is the best investment, Opes Partners managing director Andrew Nicol shares rental yields, growth data and expert insights for 2026 in order of how fast prices have grown. 1. Addington Median house value: $564,100 Yield (rental return): 4.6% How fast prices have grown: 6.1% One […]
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