Business update: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
Every three months we run the Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, which gathers insights from the wider business community. The survey looks at their confidence in the economy, their own performance, and their expectations looking forward for things like investment in plant and equipment, and bringing on more staff. We also ask what barriers […]
Turnkey living: Oakridge Homes
The new kids on the block are already turning home buyers’ heads across Canterbury. Two new show homes are now complete and ready to visit in Rolleston, the work of Oakridge Homes. Oakridge Homes is one of the newest building companies in town, yet it has already completed more than 100 homes, with100 […]
Make winter sweet
A combination of colour and fragrance in a winter garden helps lift the darker, colder months, and there are many trees and shrubs that fit the bill. Here are some: Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) is well known for its winter fragrance, and the clear yellow bells of Luteus, or the red-marked form, Grandiflorus. Look […]
Orange is the new green: Insulmax
With the cost-of-living crisis showing no sign of abating any time soon, and winter knocking loudly on the door, now is the time to think about insulating your home. I nsulating your property is one of the best ways of ensuring it is energy efficient, with effective insulation significantly reducing fuel consumption and […]
Destination dining: Two Fat Possums
Nothing beats a jaunt to the country to blow away the city blues, take your mind off the pressures of life, and to restore a sense of wellbeing. West Melton lies a mere 22kms from Christchurch, and has everything to satisfy the day-tripper, including a rave eatery. Two Fat Possums bar and restaurant […]
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