Complete fire rating solutions: Smoke Control New Zealand
Natural light and fresh air are the holy grail of commercial space and office workers everywhere, but so often Building Code regulations prevent the installation of standard windows, let alone windows that open up to the outside world. Buildings on a city block can end up with windows front and back, but long […]
Gear Up for Winter
When the temperatures start dropping, it’s time to think about protecting yourself and your team from the elements. With the cold’s ability to lead to fatigue and affect decision-making, it can also lead to an increase in injuries. Staff are also more inclined to take shortcuts to finish the job and get back […]
Walls of green
Plants and greenery have long been a great way to incorporate colour and life into our interior spaces, but in 2019, we’re taking that to a new level with the living wall – not only do they look good, they’re good for you too! Easily plant a wonderfully eye-catching and eco-friendly feature wall inside or […]
Breaking down myths about architects: Allfrey + South
Misconceptions about architects and how they work can be off-putting for those weighing up whether to use their services. In reality, as architect Craig South observes, there is nothing to fear and much to be gained from engaging a registered professional. It can be easy to forget that people outside your own profession […]
John Bridgman: The Influencers
The construction of Te Pae, our new convention centre, is now 50 percent complete. It’s an exciting milestone that the sales team was recently able to share with event organisers from all around the globe at IMEX in Frankfurt, the world’s largest convention about where to hold a convention. Letting the world know Te […]
Scott Thelning: The Influencers
Everyone matters, every day. This simple, yet powerful and poignant statement is one of the guiding pillars at The Cathedral Grammar School. It ensures we are a part of the conversations and actions towards improving the truly disheartening mental health and suicide record of our country. As we have evolved as a school in […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
The last week of May was TechWeek 2019 and what a juggernaut of a week it was! From Monday’s ‘Canterbury Tech’ event showcasing our city’s world class heathtech/medtech sector through to the launch event for Te Ōhaka – Centre for Growth and Innovation, TechWeek 2019 really showed how quickly our tech sector is growing […]
Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers
Recently I had the real pleasure of breaking ground at last on the construction site for the new Metro Sports Facility. Along with Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson, we turned the sod on the construction of the new indoor 50-metre competition pool and dive well. Canterbury’s swimmers have […]
Leeann Watson: The Influencers
As we head into the cooler winter months, we are excited about the tourism campaign inviting New Zealanders to ‘Explore Something New in Christchurch’, launched recently. This comes out of a Memorandum of Understanding city agencies, including The Chamber, signed with Air New Zealand to work with the airline to explore joint marketing activity, enhanced […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
With temperatures plummeting, no one can deny that it is now winter – the time of year that can be the most challenging for businesses in Christchurch’s regenerating central city. For those of us who work in offices in the area, it can be tempting to stay indoors during the cold months. But this […]
