Granny flat
Christchurch is gearing up for a granny flat boom as consent rules change. Following landmark changes to national planning and building regulations that came into effect last month, property owners can now build new standalone homes of up to 70 square metres dwellings – commonly known as granny flats – without needing formal […]
Mental health a priority: Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula
Improved services for mental distress calls are on the way, says Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula. Four new mental health co-response teams will soon be established to work alongside the police in responding to 111 mental health-related distress calls. This follows the Government’s $28 million investment in Budget 2025 to roll out […]
New property valuations
Christchurch’s new property valuations are set to be revealed by the end of this month. Every three years, rates revaluations are carried out across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to make sure rates are shared out fairly. Christchurch City Council staff have briefed the Mayor and councillors on the latest revaluation of properties, which […]
Lay the foundation: Affordable Concrete
A beautiful patio or welcoming driveway has the power to transform how a fresh home feels – or make it feel brand new. It’s the final touch tying architecture and external landscaping together. In Canterbury, the team at Affordable Concrete & Paving know just how important these residential spaces are. With more than […]
Embracing grey: V for Hair Merivale
The power of owning your natural beauty with master stylist and renowned grey hair transition expert Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “There comes a moment when many women realise they’re no longer colouring their hair because they love it,” says Vicki of V for Hair Merivale. “They’re doing it out of habit, frustration, or fear of […]
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