James Gough: Christchurch City Councillor
Results for the Christchurch City Council’s Life in Christchurch survey are out for 2019 and nearly two thirds of respondents say they feel positively about our central city. This is good news and probably in-line with expectations given the progress we have seen over the past 12 months. Hospitality tenancies on The Terrace are […]
Leeann Watson: The Influencers
There is no doubt that our region has been through some challenging times over the last few years, so coming together for something positive has never been more important. That’s why we are so excited about our upcoming Westpac Champion Business Awards. The Chamber has been organising these business awards for over 16 years […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
At Ministry of Awesome, we support innovation and high growth startups because we know that a dynamic startup ecosystem will transform this city with future jobs, industries and global relevance. For NZ startups, it’s been challenging to access the capital required to scale global from NZ. But the fundraising landscape is changing quickly. Our […]
Smart Relevelling System: Smartlift
Smartlift is a Christchurch based company that developed and delivers a patented system to lift and re-level foundations and floors in residential and commercial buildings. Since the earthquakes, Smartlift has successfully completed 637 levelling projects. This means that not only are the buildings being saved and reinsured, they typically end up with an […]
Bespoke Builds: Green Builders
Specialising in large-scale renovations and bespoke architectural builds means the team at Green Builders is used to thinking outside the box. Company founder Reuben Green has turned his 10-year background in building, and time spent in Melbourne where he worked on high-end renovations, into a skilled operation that includes six qualified staff. Green […]
Responding Creatively to Design Guidelines: Allfrey South Architects
Meeting design guidelines for particular sites is a must, but architect Craig South argues there is still plenty of room for creative interpretation. When making a big investment in a new home, it can be reassuring knowing there are design rules in place to protect that investment. Yet if these rules are followed […]
A Talent for Timber: Artisan Timbers
As the name suggests, Artisan Timbers offers high-quality timber products such as timber flooring, decking and exterior cladding, courtesy of their team of timber artists and craftsmen builders. The installation team were hand-picked to work on some notable projects within the Canterbury region – that’s how good they are. Artisan Timbers are the […]
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 is to have […]
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 best of nature. […]
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 Tāne venture given […]
