The Influencers Column: Ivan Iafeta
There can be no doubt that the rest of New Zealand has learnt much from the experiences of communities in the South Island during the past seven years. Until now, this has largely been related to seismic activity. But a significant climate change-related project in the Southshore and South New Brighton area is also likely […]
The Influencers Column: Melanda Slemint
The 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards were held recently, as part of the peer-reviewed New Zealand Architecture Awards programme run by the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Sponsored by Resene, they set the benchmark for the country’s buildings and recognise the contribution of architects to their towns and communities. With my great team of jurors, architects […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
It is exciting to see some real momentum growing behind a number of anchor projects around Christchurch. Since becoming Minister, I have made it a priority to ensure that we can deliver faster progress and outstanding facilities for the people of Canterbury. In August, groundworks for the Metro Sport Facility will finally get underway. This […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
There’s been a lot of comment on business confidence, which hit a seven-year low last month. While it’s easy to dismiss confidence as just sentiment, fact is it does have an impact on economic growth through the investment and employment decisions businesses make. We can debate the various drivers of the numbers, but the biggest […]
Jack Tame Going Places: Q&A Jack Tame
From a Christchurch upbringing, to an international correspondent in the US to Breakfast’s Auckland hotseat, Jack Tame’s career has taken him places – both in the literal and figurative sense of the expression. Every continent on earth, in fact. He’s covered the Christchurch earthquakes, the Pike River Mine disaster, Hurricane Sandy, the Sandy Hook […]
Artistic Tutelage: Art Metro
Three years ago, Paul Hobbs was looking for an art class that would help improve his painting. He spied an advert for Art Metro and immediately emailed owner and Director Simon Walmisley; within a short time, Paul found himself enrolled in a class and perched before an easel. Paul currently attends the Tuesday morning class. […]
Law firm settles in: Cameron & Co
“We have now completed the integration of three of our four branches into our new premises. It’s great to be together here where we are easily accessible to our clients and we can work together to provide the very best legal services possible.” That’s the view of the team at the law firm Cameron & […]
Making Architectural Magic: Hughes House
The stunning Hughes House, designed in crucifix form, pays more than due reverence to its charmed setting on an old orchard in Marshland. Designed by Matt Barrett of Walker Architecture, it has been nominated for an Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) Regional Award, in the Residential New Home Over 300 square metres category of the […]
Investigating Infrastructural Investment: Mayor Lianne Dalziel’s recommendations
Mayor Lianne Dalziel is recommending Christchurch City Council puts extra money in its budget for improving the city’s core infrastructure. Council has met to begin finalising its Long Term Plan (LTP) – the document that maps out the council’s work programme and priorities for the next 10 years and how it proposes to fund the […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
One of the priorities for me as the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration is ensuring that we are well placed to learn from the Canterbury Earthquakes sequence going ahead. We know that there are valuable lessons to be learned from such an unprecedented event that will enable us to make sure our communities are more […]
