Aesthetic and affordable: Affordable Concrete

Well-placed and finished paths and driveways are not just aesthetically pleasing. By improving practical access from A to B for you and your family, and the goods you are moving, they increase your quality of life immeasurably every day. They enhance safety, help to keep you clean and dry, and reduce the mess getting into […]

Installation that will floor you: B6 Contracting

Flooring is an essential component to any construction or renovation project in terms of safety and functionality of a building or home. Installing new floors is a wonderful way to upgrade any living space, adding to the overall aesthetic of your property, when done to a high-end finish. These benefits are suitably enhanced when done […]

Upgrade your outdoors: One Stop Deck Shop

Days on the deck, soaking up the sun with loved ones. It’s a formula for fun, until your deck becomes worn, and your outdoor space tired. While the entertaining season slows down, the time is now to consider updating the outdoor area that caters to those cherished summer memories. Many know them as Christchurch’s experts […]

Business on show: Alison Adams

Christchurch businesses are embracing some exciting opportunities this year. Tāwhaki, the innovative indigenous-led aerospace venture on Kaitorete Spit, officially opened the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre earlier this month. This major development is home to a new 1km-long long runway and supporting infrastructure. This local testing, flight and launch facility will accelerate the fast-growing aerospace sector […]

A big year ahead: Leeann Watson

I hope that you had an enjoyable summer, and the new year has started well for you. I would like to take the opportunity to outline Business Canterbury’s advocacy priorities for what is going to be another big year for local businesses. As we start 2024, Business Canterbury is focused on ensuring the timely post-election […]

Apprentice awards

Christchurch has no shortage of building apprentices, and now is the time for them to shine in the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB) annual Apprentice Challenge. Challenge entries have opened, and close on 25 March. Regional competition heats will be held in multiple locations, including Christchurch, on 6 April. Regional winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to […]

Structures telling stories: Art Fetiche

Applying art to tell stories is a meticulous craft, and through decades of history, it’s one that still requires the most experienced of hands. Steel structures, massive walls, and stories of historic Māori craftsmanship, make up the latest Art Fetiche project, revealed in December. The ‘Pounamu Pathway’ building located in Māwhera (Greymouth), showcases a lifetime […]

Back to business: CE Business Canterbury, Leeann Watson

In my last column, we announced that our name was changing from Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce to Business Canterbury. Since then, we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our members and business community about how our new name better reflects what we do and who we support. On behalf of Business Canterbury, thank you […]

The beauty of wood: Megrame Oceania

From its warm, glowing good looks, to its sustainability benefits, wood is a preferential choice in windows and doors throughout the world. Today, timber and timber/aluminium-clad windows and doors can be highly engineered, precision components, built to the most demanding thermal and security specifications, with low maintenance intervals and a long service life. In homes, […]

Get out and enjoy: Christchurch City Mayor, Phil Mauger

I hope you have had a chance to relax and unwind over the summer break. The weather finally came good, and Chrissy and I enjoyed plenty of time on the water with the kids and grandkids, fishing and swimming, as well as spending some quality fun time over the hill in Akaroa. It was a […]