The Influencers: Marian Johnson

At Ministry of Awesome, we are completely focused on growing NZ’s future high-value companies. One of the most exciting projects we are working on right now is how we can encourage more women founders into the start-up pipeline.     Not only do we want to encourage diversity in our start-up ecosystem we also know […]

Lovable and liveable: Versatile Homes

Been doing your homework and decided a new home is out of reach? Well back up the truck people because Versatile Christchurch has created a show home to challenge everything you thought you knew about building new, first homes, and investing. This stunning home is the stuff that dreams are made of, but the reality […]

Comfort, warmth and longevity: UPVC Windows

Much of the lower South Island is known for extremes of climate – scorching hot over 30-degree days in the summer and temperatures plummeting well below zero in the winter. Such fluctuations call for building materials that perform at the highest level of efficiency, especially with respect to thermal insulation, noise reduction and security.   […]

Sporting innovation: Apollo Projects

Selwyn is one of New Zealand’s fastest–growing districts and its forward- thinking council aims to meet both the current and future needs of the rising population. The soon-to-be-opened Selwyn Sports Centre at Foster Park in Rolleston is a prime example of Selwyn District Council’s innovative improvement plan.     Overseeing the construction of this eight […]

Putting the health in homes: Health Based Building

The goal of a healthy home is everywhere these days, and it’s both an essential and admirable one for the building industry. But what does it really mean?     Usually, boxes are considered ticked by stepping up energy efficiency through insulation, and reducing moisture in the home, often through heat exchange systems. At Health […]

Committed to Christchurch: Fleetwood Construction

While some Canterbury-based building companies have come and gone during these somewhat testing and turbulent times our region has been through, family business Fleetwood Construction remains committed to Christchurch, and to building beautiful architectural homes in our city. Sam Fleetwood has over 27 years of building experience, so it should come as no surprise that […]

Bringing history to life

New renders show an architectural and vibrant community hub, as the proposed $9.9million Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum launches its rebuild campaign. The Canterbury earthquakes saw its previous home demolished and collections rescued.       Warren & Mahoney has worked closely with the museum and Ngāti Wheke to realise a community hub to actively […]

The art of joinery: Master Joiners

It’s been an exciting few weeks for the Canterbury branch of Master Joiners with their inaugural awards taking place. “Our national body has been holding awards for a number of years and so has the Nelson branch,” says Canterbury President Nathan Busch.   “So we thought it was high time Canterbury showcased the work and […]

No pane, no gain! Bates Joinery Ltd

Autumn is the perfect season to ensure you’ve got your condensation under control, and if that means new windows – it’s important to choose a joiner who can preserve the look of your home while ensuring drafts and moisture are kept out. Bates Joinery follows the highest possible standard in New Zealand when it comes […]

Subdivide & conquer: Designer Homes

The housing market is full of opportunities right now, with many people thinking about what they own and the best way to grow wealth from their existing property. Designer Homes believes that subdividing is an attractive option. It can provide you with a solid investment and it’s one way to help increase the nation’s desperately […]