NorthTec tutor teaches how permaculture can improve home economy from property near Silverdale NorthTec tutor Betsy Kettle is teaching students how to make the most of their land and reduce their living costs from her property near Silverdale, north of Auckland. Betsy has delivered programmes from her home since 2006 and uses her whole property […]
A bird’s eye view of Christchurch’s Central City in 2026 has inspired the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show exhibition garden design by three 2009 Lincoln University Landscape Architecture Graduates.
“This is the biggest thing to happen to Mackenzie tourism since The Hermitage was built and a guy called James Mackenzie rustled some sheep!” said a rapt Phil Brownie after hearing the news that the Mackenzie region has been shortlisted for the New Zealand Cycle Trail project.
Green is the new Black Takapuna is now home to New Zealand’s newest and most innovative venture, The Department Store, providing a multi-dimensional fashion, art and beauty experience across three floors. The project was spearheaded by Stephen Marr, Karen Walker and Dan Gosling from Black Box. The Department Store showcases the very best of fresh, […]
Natural Habitats Greenwall has matured since it was installed earlier in the year. Below are two updated images showing growth and progress of this innovative system available under licence from Natural Habitats. Natural Habitats Greenwall October 2009
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has successfully prosecuted Te Awamutu company Land Milling Limited and its director Nicholas Ashmore in relation to offences against the Forests Act 1949 and the Forestry (Indigenous Timber Milling) Regulations 1993. The court sentenced the defendants to a total of $12,000 in fines and costs for the breaches. Land […]
An Urban Design Panel set up by the Christchurch City Council is seeking high quality urban design outcomes through free independent design reviews. The panel comprises 12 experts in architecture, landscape design, urban design, planning and property development. It is available to both the Council and developers/architects to provide independent advice on urban design aspects […]
PALMCO ‘Strive to Survive’ Conference – 10-12 July 2009 The 2009 “retreat style” Conference is shaping up to be a fun event – Steve Martin (Taupo member) will head the committee. This years conference sees a great line up of talks on a range of topics from CAD planning to pine, as well as open […]
