Secure all household devices: Trend Micro
Where once you might have installed software on your computer to protect it from viruses, today there are more threats, such as scammers stealing money and your identity. The average home has 35 devices connected to their home internet – from phones to laptops, printers and more. Think of your home router as […]
A tonne of grunt
With a bit of fanfare, Nissan has given us a new Pathfinder. Ben Selby reports. The Pathfinder is a name we haven’t seen for some time amongst the Nissan lineup, so has it been worth the wait? From the get-go, it’s obvious the new Pathfinder has, well, found a new path, in terms […]
Designer dream home living: Golden Homes
For more than 30 years, Golden Homes has been dedicated to working with New Zealanders on their journey to building their dream home. Our team specialise in House & Land Packages, Design & Build options, and Investment Packages, that align with your wants, needs, and budgets,” says Director of Golden Homes Christchurch, Dean […]
Timber treasures: Lowburn Sawmill
Sometimes you see a product and you just want it. Actually, make that need it. Attractive, useful, practical, economical, versatile, and the cosy and sustainable embrace of timber. That’s the way it is with the gorgeous cabins designed and built by Loburn Sawmill. They can be a guest room, a self-contained flat, a […]
Howd e-partner: Armstrongs
Electrification is becoming more and more the norm across all automotive sectors. Ben Selby reports. One can’t afford to be left behind, even when it comes to commercial vehicles. Peugeot know this, which is why their popular Partner van has been given an electric boost. Enter the e-Partner, one of the most car-like […]
Torque talk: Legendary
Not so long ago, I managed to catch a screening of the latest instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise. With out spoiling too much, the real star was an electric converted Fiat 500 which Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell use to evade the villains through the streets of Rome. Quite comically too in […]
Kiwi creations in little river: The Artisan Lab
Over four years of running her Akaroa market stall, Narielle A’Court heard countless tales of tourists buying supposedly “New Zealand-made” items from gift shops, only to discover they were not genuine. These narratives inspired the glass jewellery artist to establish The Artisan Lab in Little River. “I thought there had to be an […]
The future of NZ’s housing: Bode
Have you always dreamed of owning a newly built home, but thought it was not on the cards for you? Perhaps a prefabricated house could be your solution. These homes can be assembled by builders around the country, but not all are created equal. Bode has come to Christchurch and they’re bringing with […]
Think smart: Shade Smart
Controlling the weather is a fantasy concept straight out of the movies. Marvel has a great range of characters who manipulate the weather to ensure the outcomes they want, and it’s all pretty effortless too. You too can channel some ‘main character energy’, and engage in a bit of climate control within your […]
