Complex repair, made easy: Jim the Builder

Apartment blocks and townhouse complexes have proved a tangled skein for many a frustrated and exhausted owner working through the repair process under the auspices of a body corporate management structure. A welcome ray of light comes in the form of local construction experts Jim The Builder.     Through word-of-mouth referrals and from lawyers […]

In good Gracefield: Jim the Builder

We are accustomed to seeing the perfection of the hill and architectural builds for which award-winning construction company Jim The Builder is renowned. A lesser-known string to their bow, however, is their expertise in earthquake repairs to existing homes.     A picturesque and historic bungalow in the central city was lucky enough to come […]

Taste of Te Pae

Experience a “taste of Te Pae” as New Zealand first purpose-built business events venue pops up a sneak peek of the Christchurch convention centre. The pop up on the Oxford Terrace promenade side of the site includes sample cuisine, a virtual reality tour of the new facility and information about events.     Te Pae […]

Easy, healthy homes: Comfortglaze

Double glazing plays an integral part of keeping your home dry and warmer in winter, and cool in summer. At Comfortglaze, premier glazing is easily added to your existing window frames.   Autumn is the perfect time to consider double glazing your windows to protect your home and its occupants from a cold and soggy […]

No place like home: Golden Homes

The Golden Homes Christchurch team believe your home is likely to be your biggest asset. So, make sure you do the research before taking the next step.     One of the biggest mistakes buyers can make, is to assume that all builders build the same. Shopping around based on price as your main priority, […]

Monochrome Masterpiece: DJ Hewitt Builders

Moving from seaside to city was smooth sailing for a retired Christchurch couple, who had DJ Hewitt Builders at the helm the whole way through. When Marilyn and Neville Tiller’s Redcliffs home was earthquake damaged, Daryl Hewitt was the well-respected builder chosen to create their sanctuary on Carlton Mill Road.     “His work was […]

Prioritising sleep: Dreamwool Beds

We’ve all had a lot of time to reflect over this last year and consider what’s really important. Without the ability to plan for traditional luxuries like international holidays, instead many of us have focused our attention on the quieter luxuries of home.   All the stress and the uncertainty of the pandemic have really […]

Opening up architecture

A new festival will celebrate architectural excellence in Christchurch, opening up some of the city’s most notable buildings to the public for one weekend. Open Christchurch will see 46 buildings open the doors to give the public a first-hand experience of great design, for free.     On May 15 and 16, Te Pūtahi Christchurch […]

The Influencers: Peter Townsend

For as long as I can remember, the need to improve the interface between education and the workplace has been an issue. How can we better equip those in education to be as well prepared as possible for life beyond the classroom?     Given its unique grouping of key stakeholders, (Canterbury District Health Board, […]

The Influencers: Leeann Watson

Over a year after the first cases of Covid-19 hit our shores, we continue to see considerable strain on our global supply chain, which could have significant long-term repercussions for both businesses and consumers.     The concern around freight is a “perfect storm” of supply chain challenges. The global surge in demand for goods […]