The Influencers: Alison Adams
Learn from others I recently returned from an amazing trip to Adelaide, Ōtautahi’s Australian sister city, to mark the 50th anniversary of our partnership. I can honestly say that of all my delegation visits, this was the most relevant, inspirational and practical one. Adelaide has abundant parallels to Christchurch and we can learn […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A critical mission Previously with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, I viewed the key to our country’s future as being “the successful application of technology to leverage our Natural Capital on a platform of product and service integrity”. In this context, Natural Capital is our resource base including our people, and integrity […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Take a stand Yes, it is that time again. Nominations have opened for the local body elections and close on 12 August. We already have a couple of high-profile candidates for the Mayoralty, which is great – turnout always increases with such a contest. Were you thinking of putting your hat in the […]
Impressive architecture
Judges at the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury Awards were impressed with the level of community engagement and spirit evident in re-build projects in the decade since earthquakes. This is particularly the case with Te Raekura Redcliffs School by Tennent Brown Architects, a winner in the Education category. The […]
Built to save energy: eHaus
Christchurch has climate extremes – icy cold in winter and long hot summers. Living in a home that remains at a constant healthy temperature range all year round without the big energy bills, is a reality when you build an eHaus. Experienced builder Martin Smith from Ultimate Homes became disillusioned with building to […]
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