The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
We are now well and truly into autumn. Maybe the odd chilly day will give you a chance to have your say on a range of plans that represent significant investments in our city. Ihave referred to the Long- Term Plan as investing in the future. I am aware of calls for austerity […]
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. […]
Creating culturally inclusive architecture: WSP Architecture
As Architects we have a unique opportunity to imagine an architectural tapestry weaving together thousands of threads required, to create a built environment that reinforces rich memories, stories and values while also creating spaces to embrace our dynamic multicultural community relationships particularly reflective of our Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership. The rebuild of […]
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 […]
Boy meets world
A combination of talent and passion for mountain biking is what led New Zealand professional cross-country mountain biker Anton Cooper to be a world champion and a two-time Commonwealth Games medal winner. Metropol chats with the 26-year-old Cantabrian to find out happens when a pandemic shuts down your global stage. Canterbury is well […]
Penguins pop up & pop off for charity
The Pop Up Penguins art trail brought fun and colour to the community as 50 giant penguin statues decorated by the country’s leading artists were displayed throughout Canterbury. And now, the initiative has raised more than $1million for charity. PHOTOS BY DICE SALES PHOTOGRAPHY The penguins – adorned in artistic themes such as steam […]
SUP-stream on Otakaro: Airborn Paddling
Joe Jagusch launched Aotearoa’s first through-city paddle float experience on the Avon River/Ōtākaro in October 2020. Since then, Airborn Paddling has been offering a unique perspective of the river and its surroundings. Joe says watching Ōtākaro’s natural state springing into new life from recent plantings along its banks is inspiring and his dream […]
New destinations: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
After Covid-19 left long-time flight attendants Tom Noonan and Sam Main out of work, the pair spread their wings to new horizons – and are set to open a new furniture store in Christchurch. Interior Warehouse will stock affordable luxury furniture and homewares when it opens on Moorhouse Ave next month. Tom says […]
