Clear the air: Beattie Air
The truth is a poorly heated or ventilated living or working space is not good for the physical wellbeing of those occupying that space. To function at our optimum, we all need access to quality air conditioning and ventilation; not only does it protect health and wellbeing levels, it makes practical economic sense. […]
Embracing Japandi style
Kiwis love trying new trends such as Japandi style, which blends the smooth, modern lines of Scandinavian design with the sleek, functional, elegance of the Japanese aesthetic. Minimalist yet welcoming, Japandi is all about using neutral tones, lots of textures and natural materials. Influenced by the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi (a way […]
Leading to the world and beyond
Seven years of planning, construction and fine tuning went into Rolleston’s $22.7 million library, Te Ara Ātea, creating an exceptional visual and functional civic space. Opened in December last year, Te Ara Ātea includes nationally significant taonga, cutting edge technology, a sensory space and New Zealand’s largest video projection wall. The 2200 square […]
Charging ahead
An Australian-based global electric vehicle charging company JOLT is to roll out free and fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers around New Zealand, from next month. The first chargers will be installed at Mitre 10 stores and retail locations in Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington this year, to be followed by hundreds more during the […]
Semi silent & SUV
The Toyota Highlander has been a firm favourite for SUV buyers both in the private and fleet sectors for many moons now. The latest generation is the first to incorporate the semi-silent running of hybrid powertrains. My test car was the range topping ZR Limited Hybrid at $74,990. All Highlanders share the same […]
Torque talk
Which do you prefer? A car with an automatic, or manual transmission? There was once a time when both the option of shifting gears yourself or letting the car do it for you equally shared the stage across the New Zealand automotive landscape. Today, things are very different. Like the Sumatran Tiger, the […]
A classy Italian
Unveiling a new sports car, such as the Maserati MC20 (above) is always an event. The Italian trident’s newest mid-engine flagship supercar has arrived in Christchurch and was recently unveiled by local Maserati agents Euromarque at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The vehicle marks the start of an important new chapter for the Maserati […]
Your E-bike destination: E-Mega Store
Bicycles stacked walls to rafters, a web of pedals and tires. Brands, shelves, tools, and gadgets you never knew you needed. Welcome to your everyday bicycle store. The E-Mega Store layout mirrors that of a vehicle showroom with glass sliding doors and lofty ceilings. You can physically walk in between every bike at […]
From the editor: 9 June 2022
Democracy One of the many joys of living in New Zealand is that it is a democracy. A simple definition of democracy is government by the people, or rather a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people, and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, […]
