Luxe-Living: David Reid Homes
Soaking up the sun, the home by David Reid Homes at 2 Glenturret Drive in Highsted has to be experienced first-hand. On a winter’s day, walking into the warmth of this stunning north facing home is like an embrace from a treasured friend. Comprising two generously proportioned living rooms, four double bedrooms, including […]
Kenneth F Weaver Trust: Low Cost Accommodation Support
When avid volunteer and Christchurch resident June MacIntosh was in a bit of a bind and couldn’t keep up with payments for her accommodation, she wasn’t sure where she could afford to live. At the time, she was lending a hand frequently at a local kitchen where she and a friend fed the […]
A Powerful Portfolio: Schenk Ltd
For Schenk Ltd, the building business is not only a profession, but a passion. Whether you are starting from scratch, undertaking renovations, extensions, upgrading your kitchen and bathroom or even a garden nip and tuck, Schenk Ltd does it all. “We don’t build houses, we build homes,” says founder and Manager Callum Schenkel. […]
Tiles with flair: Giovanni Tiles
If you are after premium quality tiles to give your home that distinctive flair, then look no further than the Giovanni Tiles 100m2 tile selection studio – just off Dean’s Ave at 3 Lester Lane, with more than 1000 premium tile selections. Giovanni Tiles has a dedicated team of friendly experts in colour and style, […]
Canterbury designs steal the show: National Kitchen & Bathroom Association
Canterbury’s kitchen and bathroom designers have stolen the show at this year’s National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards. Locals Ingrid Geldof of Ingrid Geldof Design, Vicki Andrews of Vicki Andrews Design, Emma Morris of Eterno Design, and Emma Gourdie of Lume Design led the pack at this year’s event, […]
Heart of stone: Rocktops
Through smart design they will provide you with benchtops, fireplaces, stone panels or that amazing vanity you’ve always wanted. If you’re in need of professional stonemasons, then you need Rocktops. You can spend hours creating that outdoor BBQ and when it’s finished, it looks decidedly average, so why not take the stress out […]
Breaking down construction barriers: Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards
As we celebrate 125 years since women earned the right to vote, we also celebrate the winners of the fourth annual Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards as stellar achievers who are adding their unique voices to New Zealand’s construction industry. Held earlier this month at the Auckland Town Hall, the awards honour the inspirational […]
The CBD entices: Harcourts Redwood
The CBD entices the return of the inner-city dweller, with new apartments and townhouses filling in the gaps. According to the 2010 census, the CBD contained 9,000 residents. This plummeted to 4,900 residents in 2013. To meet the council’s target of 20,000 living within the four avenues by 2025, 4,000 new homes are needed – […]
An Impressive Portfolio: McLeish Construction
Adding to an impressive portfolio of projects completed by McLeish Construction, is a beautifully refurbished 1920’s bungalow in St Albans. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom character home features a seamless rear extension and clean, aesthetic throughout – as well as double glazing, extensive insulation, a partial re-roof, solid American oak flooring, and a large covered […]
Marian Johnson: The Influencers
Most Cantabrians won’t know that they live in a city that boasts the country’s second largest tech sector, contributing around $2.4 billion of GDP and exporting $1.1 billion annually. Next time you’re driving through central city, you might look out for the EPIC Innovation Campus on Manchester Street where more than 250 ICT / high-tech […]
