Making Homes Magnificent: Stratco
The great thing about living in our Kiwi climate of four definite seasons is that, generally, we can rely on having a hot summer and a cold winter, and everything that’s in between is usually pretty wonderful. The ultimate way to enjoy the moods, colours and changes of the seasons […]
Autumnal colours
This autumn, Dulux looks to comforting colours to create a rustic-luxe style. Think natural colours, mid-tone timbers and simple yet sophisticated styling. This year it’s all about retreating in doors and creating a cosy, yet joyful space to both nurture and inspire. Soft grey-green is a palette that combines the […]
New Central City Asset
Waka tours on the Avon River are set to become a new central city attraction with Ōtākaro Limited divesting the site at 794 Colombo Street to Ko Tāne, for the development of a $3.5m riverside cultural centre. Ōtākaro Chief Executive John Bridgman says it’s an ideal site for the Ko […]
Prime Real Estate
It’s the attention to detail that is immediately apparent in the new Harcourts Holmwood Ilam premises. The building on Clyde Road is not simply a functional office. It is a place which, because of the thought and care that has been dedicated to its design, will be an exciting and motivating environment […]
Superhosts on scooters
There are many sights to see in Christchurch and as many ways to see them. The latest way is an initiative by bffs Julia Malley and Julia Strelou. Friends, work colleagues, and now tourism entrepreneurs, they have teamed up to provide guided tours of some of the spots of interest […]
What’s in the building?
Peter Walker checks out the architectural renaissance taking place in the central city and what we can expect to find in these pockets of awesome. You can’t possibly miss Deloitte House in your meanderings along the Avon River. With office space filling up down town and the commercial lifeblood of […]
Mixed Use Inner City Space
Those of you who read my monthly column regularly will know how passionate I am about revitalising the central city. To survive it needs not only retail, office and civic developments, but a strong residential component as well. The recently announced Riverbank Quarter for the corner of Cambridge Terrace and […]
Creating Comfort: Active Refrigeration
Do you need air conditioning or heating solutions for your home, office or commercial premises? Active Refrigeration can assist you with all of your air conditioning, heat pump, ventilation and refrigeration requirements. The company offers full turnkey solutions from initial concept through to full design, installation and commissioning, working with […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
We will all have noticed that it’s dark later in the mornings and earlier in the evenings now that autumn is taking hold and the winter months are on the way. While this can be a positive thing for winter sports enthusiasts and those who like to spend time at the […]
John Bridgman: The Influencers
We already have 65 events on the books for the first two years at Te Pae, Christchurch’s new convention and exhibition centre, but you will see the marketing and promotion of this facility go up another gear with AEG Ogden now in town to provide day to day management of the centre. […]
