Terrific tomatoes
Canterbury’s weather may be running hot and cold, yet there is still time for a plentiful crop of tasty tomatoes, under the right conditions, such as glasshouse grown. Soil types and the variety you plant are important in the growing process, even in a glasshouse. Classics such as moneymaker, an English heirloom variety, […]
Where should you buy in Christchurch? NZ Mortgages
The Christchurch property market has kicked off 2025 with a bang. More homes are hitting the market, interest rates are dropping, and first-home buyers are seizing the opportunity. Based on the data and observations in the NZ Mortgages office, several key suburbs are leading the charge. For buyers looking under $650,000, New Brighton […]
Get inspired
From tiny homes to inner city apartments, contemporary family dwellings to sprawling country mansions, inspiration helps to set the scene and define those who live in them. Finding such inspiration doesn’t always come easy, which is where architects, designer, and home shows often play a valued role. Here are other possibilities: 1. HOME […]
Minister for Building & Construction Chris Penk: Unleashing a building infrastructure boom
The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom. The bill will go to Parliament around the middle of 2025. The reforms aim to remove barriers to make it faster and more affordable to build the homes Kiwis need. The changes will also […]
Editor’s Note: beware the scammers
Digital technology is everywhere, as is social media, and with them the exponentially increasing threat of cybercrime. I’m talking about scams, phishing, identity and financial information theft, plus a raft of clever ways for fraudsters to part people from their money. Ultimately it is all about the money; the scammers taking your money. […]
Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson: Election focus on business
Canterbury is the place to be right now. After more than a decade of rebuild activity, we’re stepping into a new chapter, one that cements our place as Aotearoa’s second city and a key driver of New Zealand’s economic future. With local government elections taking place in October, now is the time to […]
Future-proofing a local legacy: Riccarton House & Bush
Home to 600-year-old Kahikatea trees; a cherished site of Canterbury’s history, this iconic landmark is no stranger to adoring visitors. For years, Cantabrians have spent their Saturdays browsing the goods of local artisans, then into Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush. Such an entrenched love and local hotspot, the bush’s guiding paths have grown unsafe and […]
From worn to wonderful: Seaton’s French Polishing and Furniture Repair
Whether a thrifted set of dining room chairs or an antique family heirloom, restored furniture brings a space back to life. For more than 30 years, Seaton’s French Polishing and Furniture Repair has been breathing new life into aged pieces, returning them to former glory. “I was always interested in furniture,” says Seaton’s owner, Mike […]
Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele: Change is coming
It’s fantastic to see the positive impact international conferences are having on our city. This is reflected in feedback from delegates, local businesses, and results from ChristchurchNZ’s Conference Legacy Project. In 2024, Te Pae Christchurch welcomed more than 80,000 visitors to over 220 events, and the pipeline looks strong. Our thriving business events […]
Empowering women: phwealth
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we honour the achievements of women in business, science, politics, and beyond. This is also a call to action because financial security shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be a right. Financial advisor Shiree Hembrow, of phwealth says that despite growing awareness, more needs […]
