Swimsuits to suit everyone: The Fitting Room

Whether the siren-song of the tropics is crooning your name, or the spa pool under the southern stars beckons, The Fitting Room has the swimsuit that completes the picture.     The Fitting Room’s two warm and feminine stores on Fendalton Road and Colombo Street (opposite The Colombo) have swimsuits and bikinis […]

The future of air tech: Future Air Solutions

Playing to their diverse strengths and catering to the market has seen Future Air Solutions grow exponentially since the company was established. Even as recently as six years ago there were around six people involved; now there are more than 20.     Future Air Solutions’ expertise is truly expressed in its […]

Committed to rebuilding: Terra Consultants

Terra Consultants’ move into central Christchurch has been a win-win for the local business. The company is proud to provide a personal service and works hard to contribute to the redevelopment of a city they love.     Now located in the Innovation Precinct at 150 Lichfield Street, the team – made […]

Surveying residential damage: Fraser Thomas

Fraser Thomas’ areas of engineering expertise are many and varied. One particularly close to some homeowners following the Canterbury earthquakes is the company’s work surveying damage to residential buildings.     “An unfortunate consequence of the earthquakes is that there have been a number of disagreements between homeowners and insurance companies about […]

Victoria Wales: The Influencers

The Meetings, Incentive, Conventions, Exhibition (MICE) industry of Christchurch has suffered greatly since 2011 with the loss our city’s convention centre, but it is exciting to have Te Pae on track for a 2020 opening, along with the Lyttelton Cruise Wharf; developments which will bring visitors into our inner city to experience […]

Marian Johnson: The Influencers

In support of our Government’s undertaking to invest two percent of GDP into research and development (R&D) by 2027, some excellent initiatives have emerged.   These include: a $300 million ‘fund of funds’ that will help New Zealand start-ups grow and scale; the research and development tax incentive scheme designed to reward […]

Enhancing community architecture: IKON Architects

Holly Lea Village, located in the heart of Fendalton, has been well-established as one of Christchurch’s premier retirement lifestyle villages. This is set to be enhanced as IKON Architects has been working with Generus Living Group to refresh the existing facility and design significant additions to expand the range of living options […]

Capturing memories: Jack ‘n’ Jill Portraits

Providing a unique, fun and rewarding way for organisations to raise funds, Jack ‘n’ Jill Portraits Ltd has been bringing joy to thousands of families across the country for more than 20 years.     From preschools, kindergartens and primary schools to sports clubs, Scouts and other groups – the company offers […]

Creating a happier workplace: Braided Foundations

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is key to a happier and more successful workplace, says Catherine Overend of Braided Foundations Ltd. “If we all had more of an understanding of EQ, we could work much more effectively with one another.”     Braided Foundations is made up of a team of experienced counsellors from […]