Say it with flowers
Spring is the season for fresh, fragrant flowers such as daffodils, freesias, paeonies, tulips, and roses. Loosely dropped into a glass vase, or more formally arranged, flowers bring colour and infuse life into any room in the house. They make a visual statement, and add charm. Fragrant florals provide a homely and welcoming […]
Mental health awareness
September marks both World Suicide Prevention Day (10th) and Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24th). It’s an appropriate time to check on those around you and seek help if needed. The Mental Health Awareness Week theme of ‘Five Ways, Five Days’ provides proven tools to boost mental health. Here they are: Monday Take Notice […]
Celebrating building excellence: David Reid Homes
An irregular shaped section that presented build challenges is now home to an award-winning home. David Reid Homes Canterbury won the Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 – $1 million gold award for the Canterbury region in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2023 for the Casebrook home, pictured here. Judges […]
Enhancement of cultural understanding: Riccarton House & Bush
The Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project will encourage public interest use and participation and will promote the natural and cultural heritage values of the site. Pūtaringamotu / Riccarton Bush is a place of huge cultural and ecological significance both to Māori and Pakeha, and both locally and nationally. For Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu Pūtaringamotu was […]
Enjoying our capital city’s vibe
Attending the world-renowned World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Show is often the impetus for indulging in all that Wellington has to offer. The 33rd iteration of the show is set to be one of the biggest, boldest, and brightest yet, featuring a whopping 120 designers from 22 countries, and the opportunity to see more […]
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