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A decision made by the Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE), means costly building work Christchurch City Council insisted on, is not necessary. A determination was sought from MBIE by a Christchurch man after council staff decided his two multi-unit buildings didn’t meet the building code. David Townshend submitted an application to CCC in late May 2024, for a building consent to construct seven units in Riccarton. The council denied the consent. Mr Townshend says the issue came down to how the council was interpreting an Acceptable Solution, which is a way of meeting the building code, relating to the fire rating of the building’s external walls. ([1]C/AS1:NZ Bldg. Code - Protection from Fire) “They were wrong but they were not really open to that possibility. It see...

Port Marlborough and Marlborough Sounds Marinas are proud to announce that Picton Marina has achieved "Superyacht Ready" accreditation and "Gold Anchor" status from the Marina Industry Association (MIA Australia) This accreditation highlights Marlborough Sounds Marinas' dedication to providing world-class facilities and exceptional service for superyacht guests, captains, and crew, and follows the "International Clean Marinas" certification for environmental excellence, received last July through MIA and ICOMIA - the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. The 'Superyacht Ready' accreditation is designed to assist superyacht captains and owners in identifying marinas equipped with the necessary infrastructure, security measures, and services to safely and adequately berth ...

“We’re not having the right conversation about insurance.” That from Christchurch based insurance claims preparer, Dean Lester, who says following the LA fires and recent comments in the media about insurers pulling out of some areas in Aotearoa, a much bigger conversation is needed. “There’s every type of insurance cover available anywhere in the world,” he says. “What we have in New Zealand is a lack of innovation, competition and regulation.” Lester says insurance is a key part of a modern society, and if it isn’t available, there will be a breakdown in the financial and broader structural makeup of that society. He says this is illustrated by the recent moratorium issued by the California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, who has ordered insurance companies to have a one-year mo...

A UC student research team have found that across Christchurch, for the median property, cycleways located within one kilometer increased property value by $1000.  At University of Canterbury (UC), Professor Simon Kingham runs the Research for Resilient Environments and Communities paper, where students are provided with an issue or question the community has raised. Students then work on the projects with local community groups and organisations to answer the research questions. UC student Caleb Sullivan was part of a research team, that worked with a local planner to see what impact cycleways had on property prices. They then used an internationally recognised hedonic pricing model which figures out how different features of a house, like its size, location, or amenities, affect its ...

The holidays are a magical time of year—a season for relaxation, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. But while you’re enjoying the festivities, your tech might decide to take a holiday of its own, leaving you dealing with slow performance, unexpected crashes, or even complete breakdowns. The good news? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Aucklands top tech repair business Computer Repair Specialists are available throughout the holiday season to ensure your devices stay in top shape, keeping you connected, entertained, and stress-free during this busy time of year. Why Choose Us During the Holidays? We know how important your devices are, especially during the holiday season. Whether it’s staying in touch with family through video calls, tackling last-minute work t...

Entering 2025 on a strong foot, the Dazzly team are on the verge of releasing their latest template, the long-anticipated Service Warrior 3. Service Warrior 3 will stand as the flagship template to demonstrate the next level of website visual design, functionality and customisability. All using the same, DIY interface that NZ small businesses owners love because of how it has simplified the website building process. Here are just a few of the many design-related updates coming: Customisable Menus Create and re-order the sub-menus Link to specific content within pages Re-name the menu items Re-order the menu items Video and multi-segment Home Section Backgrounds Customisable number of Service Descriptions on each Service...