GIB shortage: call for Govt, industry to work together
GIB shortage: call for Govt, industry to work together
As the GIB shortage continues to place a stranglehold on the construction sector, some key players hope a new solution can be found.
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Sisters' business delivering gold medal meat
Canterbury sisters' business delivering gold medal meat
Two North Canterbury sisters are "pretty stoked" to win six gold medals in the Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards.
Decades of secrets to uncover in old hotel cellar
Decades of secrets to uncover in old hotel cellar
The historic Danseys Pass Hotel has many stories to tell - but some are more elusive than others.
Diesel shortage 'big issue' for Kiwi motorists
Diesel shortage 'big issue' for Kiwi motorists
An international shortage of diesel has become a "big issue" for Kiwi motorists, boaties and farmers.
Saving the planet by making skateboards
Saving the planet by making skateboards
A Canterbury 15-year-old has rolled out a business that reuses plastic bottle tops by melting them down to make skateboard decks.
Burgled cafe owner tries to locate stolen property
Burgled cafe owner tries to locate stolen property
A Port Hills cafe owner whose business was burgled has taken matters into his own hands by tracking down the stolen property.
Popular Rolleston bakery in liquidation
Popular Rolleston bakery in liquidation
The Covid-19 pandemic is being blamed for the closure of a popular artisan bakery at Rolleston.
HIT Lab marks two decades of virtual reality tech
Two decades of virtual reality tech seen at Christchurch lab
A world-class research centre based at Canterbury Uni that specialises in virtual reality and game development has reached a big milestone.
Fletcher's Gib 'error'
Fletcher Building admits 'error' after early Gib delivery to its own site
Fletcher Building says "an error" caused Gib to be delivered early to a subsidiary's Canterbury site.
Bigger and better food truck alley planned
Bigger and better Mt Pleasant food truck alley planned
A food truck alley initiative at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre car park has proven so popular plans are being made to expand and refine it next season.
Bumpy road ahead to scale up tourism sector
Bumpy road ahead to scale up tourism sector
A battered travel industry is scrambling to get the cars, buses and workers to gear up for a return of increasing numbers of visitors and faces plenty of obstacles on the road to recovery.
Sky TV could buy MediaWorks
Sky TV could buy MediaWorks
Sky Network Television has confirmed speculation that it is looking at buying radio and outdoor advertising firm MediaWorks.
Iconic Port Hills cafe targeted by burglars
Iconic Port Hills cafe targeted by burglars
A well known Christchurch eatery was targeted by burglars on Monday morning.
New distillery under way
New distillery under way
A $25 million distillery, expected to be the largest in New Zealand, is being built in the South Island.
Office vacancy lowest since 1993
Christchurch office vacancy lowest since 1993
Office vacancies have hit a record low in central Christchurch as businesses appear to be leaving the suburbs behind.
$680 million-plus: Can we afford it?
$680 million-plus stadium: Can Christchurch afford it?
Residents groups fear ratepayers will bear the brunt of the escalating costs of building Christchurch’s new stadium.
Solar-powered hot pools and spa feedback positive
Solar-powered hot pools and spa among top weekend getaway spots
After six months in business, the Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa complex in Methven is proving to be a popular weekend destination.
Ikea owners buying 1118ha for forestry
Ikea owners buying 1118ha for forestry
The owners of Ikea stores across the world are set to buy up more farmland in the South Island to convert to forestry.
Change of pace for new owners of general store
Change of pace for new owners of general store
A 100-year-old South Island general store is being given a facelift by its new owners.
House prices continue to fall
House prices continue to fall - except in Christchurch
House prices continue to trend down in almost every major NZ centre except Christchurch.