Grand sculpture finale
Many of the region’s best creations will be on display in this year’s Sculpture on the Peninsula event in November, which will sadly be the last. After more than two decades, the organising committee has decided the November event will be the grand finale. Held every two years, since its inception in […]
Marking time with the devil: Narropera Trio
After Narropera Trio’s afternoon performances of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, the Trio now turns its attention to another great work, Carl Maria von Weber’s brilliant opera, Der Freischütz (The Devil’s Marksman). As with the Mozart’s Figaro, Der Freischütz will be presented in two performances (July 25 and August 7) in The Golden […]
Wongi and the giant peach
Christchurch residents are often surprised and delighted when a new work of art appears on the walls of their city, which has become known as the ‘street art capital’ of New Zealand. Julia Strelou talks to one of the artists. Wongi Wilson is the man behind the giant peach which popped up […]
A jewel in the mall: Dalman Architects
The jewel of a building at 94 Cashel Mall has earned a well-deserved win in the NZIA Commercial section local awards for Dalman Architects. A thoughtful project, it carries forward its place in Christchurch history while bringing beauty and interest to the promenade along the mall. The original building was single storied, […]
A family full of energy: North Canterbury Energy Centre
Rarely has the expression ‘It’s all in the family’ been truer than with the Brown family of North Canterbury Energy Centre. Together, Tracey Brown, his wife Joanne, sons Joshua and Jarrad and daughters Hollie and Zoe work towards the common goal of designing, supplying, installing and servicing an extensive range of refrigeration, heat […]
Spreading its design wings
The story of Cecil Woods’ 1922 Public Trust Building in Christchurch City has been retold on a fresh slab of architectural elegance thanks to the masterfully clean and uncluttered style of Three Sixty Architecture. The exciting restoration project won its designers two awards at this year’s The Te Kāhui Whaihanga, New Zealand […]
Tyres in a jiffy: Tyres 2 Go
Tyres. We tend to take them for granted, but good tyres fitted to our rims can be the difference between making and not making that hard right turn. A good tyre will not only give you better grip no matter the road conditions, but will also considerably improve the performance of your vehicle. […]
Working the lens
Aspiring to be a model is a dream shared by many and with today’s demand for a range of shapes, sizes, ages and ethnicities, the industry is becoming more diverse than ever. Mel Radford Brown (pictured left) has carved both a career and a business from the modelling game, and is always keen […]
Legendary lunches to dining and nightlife: Viaduct Restaurant
Christchurch favourite Viaduct Restaurant has done it again with a revamped menu upping the ante in winter dining stakes along Oxford Terrace. Top of the must-do list at this multi-dimensional eatery overlooking the Avon River is a new Legendary Lunch with drinks package available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You won’t go hungry with […]
Sterling, professional construction reputation: Clearwater Construction
Mention the name Clearwater Construction and numerous local buildings immediately spring to mind.