The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
This weekend we mark the ninth anniversary of the devastating 22 February 2011 earthquake that claimed 185 lives and impacted on thousands more, changing our city forever. It will be a time for us to pause and reflect on the tragedy, to remember the people and places that we lost, and all the challenges so […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
As this is my first Metropol column for 2020, I would like to wish you a happy – and prosperous – New Year. It’s already shaping up to be an exciting year ahead. Two key milestones will be the opening of Te Pae Convention Center in October and the completion of the Lyttelton Cruise Berth […]
Significant feat of engineering
STANDING IN REMARKABLE RECOGNITION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING MAGNIFICENCE TAKING PLACE AT GROUND LEVEL IN CHRISTCHURCH, IS THE BRAIDED RIVER EFFECT OF TE PAE CHRISTCHURCH CONVENTION CENTRE’S FACADE. CPB Contractors has now installed a quarter of the 43,000 herringbone tiles that will make up the design and Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive John […]
Strength to strength
Fraser Thomas Ltd needs no introduction when it comes to the best professional geotechnical, civil engineering, land surveying and land development projects in Canterbury. With a core team of civil engineers and surveyors led by Christchurch Director and Geotechnical Manager Mason Reed, Fraser Thomas Ltd offers a one-stop-shop for civil, environmental, geotechnical and […]
At the building forefront
Having been locally owned and operated since inception in 1984, Fowler Homes Christchurch has been at the forefront of designing and building quality homes and commercial buildings for countless satisfied buyers for close to four decades. As recipients of both the Master Builders House of the Year and the Commercial Project Awards, Fowler […]
Engineering and building services – Coast to Coast
Creating a new commercial or industrial building necessitates not only assembling a wide range of skills, but having them communicate effectively and efficiently – a daunting task at the beginning of a project. Luckily, Babbage ensures you never need get that ‘herding kittens’ sensation, by having the professionals you need, in-house and ready to start. […]
A modern treasure
A modern treasure of innovative solid construction and historical reminders provides the ultimate central apartment lifestyle. The second and final stage of the Latimer Central Apartments is now complete. Adjacent to the new sports stadium, the prime-positioned build becomes an iconic part of the CBD’s eastern fabric. At 272 Barbados Street, parallel to […]
Dentists with a Difference
Fast becoming leaders in their field, we asked Christchurch Boutique Dental why they stand out from the rest. What’s your point of difference? We do everything in-house. From general dentistry to complex procedures, such as implant surgery, complex root canals, cosmetic gum surgery, Botox and fillers. Procedures are done under a microscope; with […]
Head into the city
The summer break, for some people, means days and sometimes even weeks to fill. Arguably, there’s only so many times you can go to the beach or trudge the lengths of your local malls. We’ve put together a few of our favourite hotspots to check out this summer. Watch This Space: You may […]
Empowering retirees’ independence
A new tablet-based health, safety and connection system, designed with the collaboration of Kiwi seniors, has won the financial backing of Qestral Corporation and is now installed in 200-plus independent living homes at Alpine View Retirement Village in Christchurch. CEO of Spritely, Christopher Dawson, developed the system after his father suffered a medical […]
