New moves in Shirley: Windsorcare
Autumn leaves may be falling, signalling an end to our long summer, but there could be a new beginning for some fortunate over-65s who choose to become part of the WindsorCare community. And it now has six brand new two bedroom architecturally-designed townhouses ready to be called home right now, with more to be built […]
A charitable endeavour: Hohepa Canterbury
Hohepa Canterbury is building a new future for those in its care, with a capital fundraising campaign aiming to raise $2.2m for two new purpose-built homes on their main Barrington Street campus. A residential community and learning centre providing education and social therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities, the only South Island branch […]
Trek in a Trillian
Trillian Trek has been fundraising for New Zealand children for more than a quarter of a century and raised more than $11 million. Known for 26 years as Variety Bash, the charity raises money for disadvantaged children to provide them with the means to secure a better life – be it liberty swings, bikes, […]
New Brighton’s Hottest New Project
THE CITY’S HOT SALT WATER POOLS ARE SOON TO BE OPEN Christchurch residents and visitors will soon be making the most of New Brighton’s revitalised foreshore with the much-anticipated opening of He Puna Taimoana, the New Brighton hot pools. The hot pools are part of the wider regeneration of New Brighton, led by […]
Rebuilding Through Community Innovation
The three innovative projects are among more than 32 projects which have received grants from Christchurch City Council’s Innovation and Sustainability Fund since it was set up in September 2017. “Christchurch is a city of opportunity and we want to be able to support the group and businesses in our community who have great ideas […]
Mandeville’s new heart: Apollo Projects and Ratua Holdings delivers new excellent facility for local businesses
Mandeville Village on Tram Road is open after an extensive five-year rezone, consenting and construction process by developers Ratua Holdings Limited and the main contractor, Apollo Projects. “Surveys provided an insight into what the community wanted and helped us to provide a village that meets the needs of the locals while providing a community heart,” […]
‘Dcypher-ing’ Lyttelton’s story: murals that speaks for the community
Locals and visitors to Lyttelton’s Oxford Street Reserve have plenty to feast their eyes upon as they take in the stunning and spectacular murals at the revamped skate park and playground. Completed last month, the murals, which took around two weeks of labour intensive painting, are by Los Angeles-based Christchurch artist Dcypher, also known as […]
Community driven success: Twiss Keir Realty gives credit for achievements to the support they get from locals
The growth of the Twiss Keir Realty team is impressive. Established more than 30 years ago, it recently boasted five branches – Hanmer, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Belfast and The Palms. With the recent purchase of Four Seasons Realty – with offices in Hornby and Rolleston – there are now seven offices, 91 salespeople, 33 staff and […]
