Historic buildings’ revolutionary twist
Two of Christchurch’s oldest, cherished buildings are set to take on a revolutionary twist; home to New Zealand’s first cannabis social enterprise. Whakamana, the New Zealand Institute of Cannabis Education, Research and Development, will be based in the enchanting Shands Emporium – the city’s oldest commercial wooden building – and also the historic […]
Quality Builds: M2 Developments
M2 Developments are no strangers to quality home builds and construction work. In fact, for them, it is a way of life. Whether you are after a new build, wanting to renovate your existing dwelling, or require the best architectural new homes on the market, M2 Developments is always on hand, ready ensure you get […]
Decking that adds value: Deckadence
There are people who build decks and then there is Deckadence. Prior to the earthquakes, Deckadence was at the forefront of providing you with incredible quality decks built to suit your surroundings. Hillside properties were a specialty. Now, under CanForm Structures, an award-winning commercial contractor, Deckadence is back and ready to get stuck […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
The recent announcement of the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration’s decision to approve the Regeneration Plan for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor is a significant milestone for Christchurch. It is an exciting time for the city as the plan will guide long-term investment and commitment from multiple parties over the coming decades. Its vision […]
John O’Hagan: The Influencers
While it’s a scenic part of the city, the riverside section of Oxford Terrace between Kilmore Street and Fitzgerald Avenue, known as the Avon Loop, also currently features a mix of overgrown plants and broken asphalt as a result of the earthquakes. So, we are looking forward to getting work underway in the area later […]
David Williams: The Influencers
In a day and age where everything happens at lightning speed, there are still times when it pays to take your time – planning a holiday is one of them. While the internet is packed with DIY travel agencies that can see you booking a holiday with a few clicks of the finger, this […]
Building firm’s new home: NKR Builders
Nathan Roberts left school and became a builder; that was nearly twenty years ago. Since then, having worked for a couple of well-established Canterbury building firms and created a partnership, he now heads his own company. NKR Builders is an award-winning, Canterbury-based building firm. It has earned multiple Gold Awards in the Master […]
Salvaging a local landmark: The Pump House
The restoration of the historic Pump House on Tuam Street is complete, after an extensive two-year repair and earthquake strengthening project – salvaging a unique link to our city’s heritage. Originally built more than 100 years ago in the 1880s, the Pump House is a collection of five buildings that once served as […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
If the last few months of winter 2019 had a theme for our city’s startup and innovation ecosystem, that theme would be startup funding. As you know, our government’s Wellness Budget allocates $300 million to a fund of funds for startup investment managed by NZ Venture Investment Fund. While our local startups have decent […]
Capturing local essence: Fowler Homes
“It was a real privilege to be involved with the construction of what truly is a landmark building.” Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes is referring to the new headquarters of the North Canterbury Fish & Game Council in Christchurch for which Fowler Homes received a national Silver Award in this year’s Commercial Project […]
