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Big plans for another of the city’s ‘dirty 30’

A $20m renovation of the former State Insurance building on Worcester St in the Christchurch CBD has begun. A rooftop bar and golf simulator are mooted for the ‘dirty 30’ deco heritage structure.

NZ's voice of rugby

Just where has New Zealand’s ‘voice of rugby’ gone? Grant Nisbett has been the man behind the microphone in so many of the All Blacks’ greatest moments, but not only is the veteran commentator not calling Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series in South...

Licences revoked after death of student pilot

ANorthland flying instructor whose licences were revoked after his student died in a gyrocopter crash says he accepts the Civil Aviation Authority’s decision. Martin Pattie died in October 2023 at Omaka Aerodrome in Blenheim in his newly bought...

‘We are resilient’

Ruapehu tourism took hits from multiple angles in 2025-26, but collaboration with North Island partners could speed the sector’s recovery. An annual report from regional tourism organisation Visit Ruapehu said cost-of-living pressures, a shorter and...

‘Brace brace brace’

The New Zealand Army is transforming how it fights, with drones, protected vehicles and closer ties to Australia and other allies. reporter TOM ELEY joined soldiers in the field at Waio¯ uru, discovering that “type two fun” is perhaps an acquired...

Bed tax U-turn bites regions

Promised a loaf of bread and given a rock. That’s how Mackenzie District Mayor Scott Aronsen described Christopher Luxon’s rapid U-turn on a bed tax. The Prime Minister had promised to explore this in a signed deal with Auckland Council, and in deals...

Housing may jam ‘jellybean’

A proposed housing project at Cloverlea on the urban edge of Palmerston North is likely to trigger upgrades to a jellybean-shaped roundabout. The roundabout sits at the intersection of Tremaine Ave, Gillespies Line, Admiral Place and Botanical Rd,...

HOKOWHITU

Positioned in a well established Hokowhitu neighbourhood, this three bedroom home offers a practical layout, generous proportions, and an easy connection to one of the city’s most loved surroundings. Spread across two levels, the home has been...

Methanex closure to hit hard

Methanex’s decision to indefinitely close its Taranaki plant is expected to have a wide ripple effect across businesses and households throughout the region. About 150 people work at the plant, which is expected to close by the end of March next...

Cuisine Good Food Guide: national recognition for Verde Geraldine

Verde Geraldine is the only South Canterbury eatery listed in the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Guide, released on 24 August, joining more than 400 restaurants nationwide awarded destination status by the guide’s assessment team. Chef and co-owner Joe...

Young entrepreneurs pass on their know-how

Senior business students from Te Aratai College visited Te Raekura Redcliffs School last week, taking on the role of mentors to coach, guide and inspire the next generation of young business leaders. Te Aratai College has a strong track record in the...

Residents blame culverts as flood waters wreak havoc on properties

A QUEENSTOWN resident evacuated from her family home in Fernhill last Thursday night says she’s ‘‘never seen anything like’’ the deluge that has wreaked havoc on her neighbourhood. Kiki Clarkeliechti was at the Arawata Tce home she lives in with her...

Two left feet, one great cause

Neil Whithear’s feet are more accustomed to being parked on the sideline at St Leonards Square, watching Sumner go hammer and tongs on the rugby field. But his toes will be twinkling on Saturday night at Strictly Sumner, where he will dance to help...

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Reserve could be next stop for young cyclists

A St Albans reserve could be transformed into a place where children can build their cycling and road safety skills while strengthening the local community. Rutland Reserve backs ontTohPe aSptaar,rJoaanuSatrrye2e3t, S20c2h5ool, and parent Brendon...

Reserve could be next stop for young cyclists

A St Albans reserve could be transformed into a place where children can build their cycling and road safety skills while strengthening the local community. Rutland Reserve backs onto Paparoa Street School, and parent Brendon Gardner has proposed...

Reserve could be next stop for young cyclists

A St Albans reserve could be transformed into a place where children can build their cycling and road safety skills while strengthening the local community. Rutland Reserve backs onto Paparoa Street School, and parent Brendon Gardner has proposed...

Prehistoric predators fly south for exhibition

Another display at the museum will showcase a fossil vertebra discovered by pioneering New Zealand palaeontologist Joan Wiffen. For decades, scientists believed dinosaurs had never lived in New Zealand. Then in 1975, while still an amateur fossil...

TBHS fields first rugby league side

History was made last week as Timaru Boys’ High School fielded its first rugby league side. TBHS First XIII went up against St Thomas of Canterbury College at School Park. Battling tough weather conditions, the new side went on to pick up a...

Heat goes on senior staff after slip failures

Councillors hammered senior Tauranga City Council staff with questions in a meeting to discuss a highly critical review that found the Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy was preventable. Councillors formally accepted the findings and recommendations of...

Housing options investigated

Floating accommodation, private housing and a flyin workforce are some of the options being explored to meet the housing needs of thousands of workers required for Southland’s major construction projects. Great South regional strategy general manager...

Nine year wait finally over

[email protected] [email protected] A principal with a school “bursting at the seams” from an everincreasing roll has had some relief with the arrival of two new classrooms. They are currently being fitted...

More vehicles, crashes and cost

A new report has detailed the staggering social cost of crashes in the district. Between January 1 2020, and December 31 2025, 620 crashes were recorded, including four fatal crashes, 67 serious injury crashes, 197 minor injury crashes and 352...

Mixed reaction to proposed social media ban for U16s

A government proposal to ban under16s from social media was met with tentative support across Otago last week, though questions remain about the effectiveness and practicality of the proposed restrictions. Young people reacting to the news in South...

Local Project Earns

The Cromwell Lions Club has received the Lions International Top Club Service Project Award for its leadership in delivering Cromwell’s emergency helipad. The award recognises projects from across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and...

Designer proves age no barrier

Age is just a number and an octogenarian Alexandra designer proved it when she scooped the prize pool at New Zealand’s only fashion event dedicated to wool. At Woolon on Saturday Daphne Randle, 88, took out five awards including the $5000 supreme...

MAGPIES’ BIGGEST CROWD IN 3 YEARS?

The biggest McLean Park NPC rugby crowd in three years is a possibility as the Magpies play Otago on Friday night, going for a Hawke’s Bay NPC record sixth consecutive win. Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union commercial manager Dan Somerville says the union has...

$65,000 stash

ABay of Plenty urupā was used to stash $65,000 in drug-dealing profits, according to a High Court decision. George Massino Rewita and Crystal Andora Martin have admitted the money, plus nearly $20,000 found at Rotorua and Ōpōtiki properties, was...

Kerikeri ranks fifth globally for seasonal work

Kerikeri has been named one of the world’s best destinations for seasonal agricultural workers, with the Far North town ranked fifth for fruit-picking and harvest jobs. The Remitly study listed Kerikeri as the world’s fifth-best destination for...

Footrot Flats artwork aims to raise $50,000

An original artwork from Footrot Flats creator Murray Ball has been donated to raise funds for Water Safety New Zealand to prevent drowning and promote water safety. The Ball family has given an original artwork and limited-edition print — featuring...

School’s numbers multiply

The impact of local housing growth and a lockdown baby boom is being felt at a Masterton primary school, its principal says, and he is urging the Government to start planning now or risk a classroom crunch by 2028. Solway Primary principal Mark...

Whitebaiting season gets off to a ‘brisk, slow start’

NEIL Morris’ whitebaiting season got off to a brisk start on Tuesday — but not the kind of brisk he was hoping for. With heavy snow on the nearby Maungatua range, a bonechilling wind and a broken heater in his campervan, things were certainly...

One for your diary.

Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 13 September. All 40 of our villages are open, so if you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander. Love the life you choose. Sunday 13 September 10am-2pm summerset.co.nz

NEW CHAPTER FOR HURST FAMILY

On a wintry day, the faintest of sea breezes wafts along the yard as Colin Hurst opens the office door to the cow shed. Inside, his son, Nick, and contract milker Jamie Harris are on a video meeting, ticking off a work list from a propped up...

Paw patrol

A dog poo problem at a Blenheim park is ruining the fun for fed up kindergarten children. Four-year-olds at Springlands Kindergarten visit Sheps’ Park in Blenheim every fortnight as part of their learning. But an ongoing issue with some owners not...

Restoration on track

It is full steam ahead for the restoration of the Mataura Railway Station. Railway Heritage Trust executive officer Barry O’Donnell announced on Monday that work on the project would begin this month. It comes just over a year after Rail Minister...

Get that Spider-Man smile

Superhero-loving youngsters will be thrilled to clean their teeth with the Spider-Maninspired Oral-B iO Kids electric toothbrush. The Marvel superhero graces the sleek black toothbrush, designed with dentists to deliver powerful cavity protection for...

MODERN LIVING, STEPS FROM THE VILLAGE 2

If you're looking for a modern home that offers space, sun, convenience and low-maintenance living, 31 Arcus Way deserves a visit. Beautifully presented, this freehold home is spread across two levels and offers 117sqm of easy-care living. With outdoor...

Get that Spider-man smile

Superhero-loving youngsters will be thrilled to clean their teeth with the Spider-maninspired Oral-b io Kids electric toothbrush. The Marvel superhero graces the sleek black toothbrush, designed with dentists to deliver powerful cavity protection for...

World title bout beckons for Muay Thai pro

There’s an adage in sport that you have to lose one to win one and, while it probably doesn’t stand up to much scrutiny, Emma Diprose is hoping it works for her. The pro Muay Thai fighter from Te Puke was second best to Brazilian Rosemary Amorim in a...

A sign of the times

Nothing says “Welcome to Hamilton” quite like a dumped three-seater sofa, trimmed in mouldy grey velour. Spooked by a “horrifying” bill, Hamilton city leaders have scrapped a project to replace the city’s decrepit welcome signs. And in a sign of the...

In his father’s wake

SIXTY years after Queenstown filmmaker Brad Stent’s father won one of the oldest boat races on the Thames in London, his son is making the trip there with just six weeks of training. ‘‘I feel I’ve had many crazy ideas in my life. This has probably...

Emails surface in wagyu case

The embattled founder of the NZ Wagyu beef empire is facing fresh scrutiny as “potentially undermining” new emails surface in court. The revelations are linked to the disputed sale of a Canterbury farm currently subject to a High Court freeze order –...

Hello

Ihave to admit, the first time I took a day excursion to Piopiotahi Milford Sound, the boat was so packed with people and the return bus trip felt so excruciatingly long and uncomfortable I swore that despite the truly aweinspiring, literally...

Himalayan toll still climbing

RESCUERS in Nepal and China raced on Sunday to find thousands of people missing after a glacier collapse unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas, as they faced challenging weather conditions and rising water levels. Authorities said the...

Hello,

As we head further into the second half of the year, welcome to the latest edition of Allied Media’s Your Healthcare Providers 2026, your handy guide to the health professionals and services supporting the wellbeing of Christchurch...

Welcome

Being someone’s true love means that you accept them for the person they are, and that you do not wish to change them. Saying ‘‘I love you’’ in front of the world is what your wedding day is all about. It means standing by the one you love during those...

‘Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away. Oh the places you’ll go.’

Inland from Lake Coleridge, Canterbury

Land lies bleeding

A bold plan to convert erosionprone East Coast land to permanent forest is gathering dust. Is the region doomed for a repeat of the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle?

Killer looks

The cast of new comedy Spa Weekend (from left) Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau were locked, loaded and ready to pose at the Las Vegas premiere.

STAR JUMPS DUA LEAPER!

You would be jumping for joy too if you were on your eighth holiday of the year like pop sensation Dua Lipa. The London-based singer swapped the stage for a luxury yacht on the coast of Ibiza, where she made quite a splash, perhaps in celebration of...

PEPPERED FILET MIGNON WITH SAUCE AU POIVRE

A classic filet mignon never goes out of style. Wrapping the eye fillet in bacon before portioning keeps each steak beautifully shaped and adds richness as it cooks. Finished with a silky brandy and pepper sauce, it’s a timeless combination that’s just...

Beef + Lamb NZ awaits Trump’s OK

New Zealand is well placed for its beef to be picked up as part of an emergency tariff-free quota being ushered into the United States by President Donald Trump, but Beef + Lamb New Zealand say it is too soon to tell if local product will benefit from...

Southland

Deer farming and dairy grazing couple, Tony & Michelle Roberts, proudly built their farming business from the ground up and this year took home the title of 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing.

Quiz

1. Which 1992 film is best remembered for the Whitney Houston cover of I Will Always Love You, which was written in 1974 by Dolly Parton, who died last week? 2. Following the breakdown of trade talks between the US and Canada, what did Donald Trump...

‘Come clean’

The final costs of upgrades to Premier House are yet to be released, with Labour complaining that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon needs to “come clean about the bill”. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), which is overseeing work at the...

CAMELLIAS & COUNTRY CHARM

- An amazing tour of a special plant collection and Hurunui haven.

HOW WE TRAVEL

Because it is important for our journalists to have first-hand experience, it can be necessary to accept assistance from travel operators. However, we never promise positive coverage in return.

THE LEAFY STOP’S VEGG MAYO SUB

When Georgie Harvey and Peter Glasbergen opened The Leafy Stop in Kilbirnie, there was one recipe Harvey knew had to be on the menu from day one: the vEgg Mayo Sub. Packed with plant-based protein and nostalgic comfort, it quickly built a loyal local...

Making space for culture and language

Last week, our whare had a little more lea fakaTonga in it, a little more of the Tongan language. I was more intentional about speaking to my children, encouraging them to respond and making space for conversations that might otherwise be hurried past...

KARORI

Tender closing 2 September 2026 at 1pm This classic bungalow is packed with charm while offering something increasingly rare in Karori - a huge backyard with genuine development potential. Positioned towards the front of the section, the existing...

The backers, the boss and your budget

Breaking down the new kid on the block and her party’s policies

Three arrested following Turners Sports burglary

Three people have been arrested following a burglary at Turners Sports in Feilding two weekends ago, with the local business praising the determination and investigative work of the Feilding Police Prevention Team. The Manchester Street business was...

Smart design for timeless appeal

There’s a nice thing happening right now. Design is slowing down, warming up, and getting more personal. The trends aren’t about chasing the shiny and new. They’re about creating spaces that feel calm, grounded, genuinely yours. Whether you’re...

Baa-rilliant result

The annual Daffodil Day sheep sale at the Matawhero Saleyards yesterday raised a record $91,000 for the Cancer Society Gisborne East Coast. Tairāwhiti farmers donated 330 head to the sale and they sold like hotcakes. Last year’s sale raised more than...

MERIVALE 18 Allister Avenue

Auction: Thursday September 3, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: August 30, 1.45pm-2.15pm Agents: Brendan Hart 027 510 6525 Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts Gold Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Offering quintessential Merivale character,...

The bedding breakdown: Choosing your ideal bed linen

Whether you want to keep warm in July or stay cool in January, understanding your fabric options makes all the difference. We help you pick the best bed linen for your needs and budget, comparing cotton, linen, wool, and synthetics for warmth, cooling,...

Don't leave home ‘til you've seen the country

There are a number of adverts from the early 1980s that live long in the memory, but the classic tourism one particularly resonates. Imploring New Zealanders to explore their own backyard before travelling overseas, it made a powerful point about what...

HISTORY COR NER

John Drayton sent in this image of a class from St Mary’s School in Colombo St, Christchurch. “My wife is in the top left corner, then as Jean McConnell,” he says. “I pick [it was taken] about 1955 or 57. Jean is currently 83 years old.” Drayton also...

Pack a suitcase efficiently

Better yet, if you can fit everything into a carry-on.

Sew on a button

Or mend a tear. You don’t need to be a seamstress – just know your way around a needle and thread.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT

Farah Palmer Cup season preview

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Wānaka’s sewage being spread on Central farm

Wanaka ā wastewater containing 6500 times the level of E. coli permitted in industry guidelines is being dumped on Central Otago farmland. In January, Otago Regional Council granted liquid waste management firm SJ Allen resource consent to discharge...

Warning cap may affect services

The government’s proposed 4% rates cap could lead to reduced council service levels and delay key projects, the Waitaki district mayor says. And there have been calls for socalled unfunded mandates from government to stop, as well as fears that...

EDITOR’S LETTER

With Deputy Editor Lifestyle Magazines Laura Hampson For over three decades, Shortland Street has woven itself into the fabric of New Zealand life. So far, it’s clocked up more than 8200 episodes, will celebrate its 35th birthday in May next year and,...

NEW CHAPTER FOR HURST FAMILY

On a wintry day, the faintest of sea breezes wafts along the yard as Colin Hurst opens the office door to the cow shed. Inside, his son, Nick, and contract milker Jamie Harris are on a video meeting, ticking off a work list from a propped up...

Million dollar museum transformation

After ten years of extraordinary growth, determination, and community partnership, Western Bay Museum is embarking on the most ambitious chapter in its history. On Sunday 30th August, the museum will close its doors for six months to undergo a...

Looking ahead

Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger business. Our theme for this issue is the next generation – from developing tomorrow’s landscapers to shaping the...

THE WORST OF TIMES

As well as being a touch chilly weatherwise, the overall atmosphere of July wasn’t exactly great. Most Kiwis felt the loss of Sam Neill very keenly – I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching him in Reilly Ace of Spies...

SEPTEMBER TASKS

Plan your summer vege garden Plant a grapevine Replenish raised beds Plant summer bulbs Grow herbs for pollinators

Picton plunge for cancer

A chilly new fundraiser saw Marlborough residents brave cold water in support of the Cancer Society, with the Daffy Dip campaign launched on Saturday by 13 brave souls at the Picton Foreshore. As Daffodil Day approaches, Cancer Society Marlborough is...

ORCA SECRETS!

Wahey! Us orcas know how to have a good time!

FIRE

In all emergencies phone 111. If you ring to report a local fire in a rural area you will be asked your RAPID number, so that the appropriate fire service can be alerted. At certain times of the year, there will be restrictions on lighting fires. Ring...

Visiting a doctor

• It’s free to enrol It’s free to register or enrol with a GP — but they may charge a consultation fee each time you go to see them after that. GPs normally charge a higher fee, often called a casual rate, for patients that aren’t enrolled at their...

THE REID MARTINI

A rich and characterful vodka, The Reid is the best vodka you will ever taste. Delicately nuanced with notes of pear drops, lemon, toffee and malt biscuits. The Reid shines in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly in our signature martini, adding...

GREAT RESPONSES

There were some pleasant surprises last month as entries flooded in for the Star Insurance 2027 Calendar photo competition. From Trikes and Hot Rods to Pickups and Racing Saloons, there was everything across the classic community submitted for...

CABIN IN THE WOODS

On a 1400sqm property with a stunning view overlooking Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra da Gavea mountain and the city’s coastline, engineer Breno Bulus built a cabin inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics with a tropical landscaped garden. Surrounded by a forest...

Angel of Death: Is Lucy Letby a brutal serial killer or was she wrongfully convicted? We examine the arguments

Milestone Memories

Welcome to your Readers’ Issue! We asked you, our readers, questions about what you’d like to see in this Special Edition. Follow the special logo designed by our Art Director, Richard, throughout the pages to see how you helped the MiNDFOOD team...

The relentless pace of technology

A friend from Engineering School recently made a semi humorous post on Facebook about his first solar powered calculator that he had rediscovered in a drawer – actually a slide rule (need light to read it!), this started me thinking how things have...

NZ Walking Festival: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend - for good old fashioned Russell hospitality

There are few better ways to discover the Bay of Islands than on foot—especially when someone else has planned the route, arranged the transport, found the hidden tracks and organised something delicious for the finish. The Bay of Islands Walking...

Resene paint and wallpaper for maximalist interiors.

Alayered, personality-filled home is having a moment. Intentional clutter, or maximalism, is less about mess and more about meaning. The antithesis of classic minimalism with its pared back palettes, intentional clutter is the art of surrounding...

Kendra Cocksedge column

The three-time wrwc winner has her view on the big story of Aupiki V, the rise of the Hurricanes poua, who narrowly failed to make the final but won many admirers.

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YOU CAN’T TRULY KNOW IT WITHOUT EXPERIENCING IT.

Some experiences stay with you. They linger in the mind, long after the moment. They move you in ways words can’t, and quietly change you in ways you don’t expect. The taste of the ocean. The electric hum and stillness of the city at night. The...

ON THE COVER

A mother and daughter join forces to work their magic on an Auckland villa

In cash and prizes

1 / Forward Motion that show progress into uncertainty. Movement with intent, timing under pressure and moments that cannot be repeated. 2 / Next Line photographers whose work signals direction and potential. Fresh perspective backed by substance and...

DEMOCRACY RULES

Inote that Jude Woodside, the founder of The Shed magazine and YouTube sensation, writes in his Back ’o column this issue that he has joined a political party to help out with the upcoming general election. Good on him, I say. I applaud him and...

Slow Cooker Braised Red Wine and Mustard Beef with Potato and Cabbage Gratin,

Long, slow cooking turns tough, hard-working pieces of beef into melt-in-your-mouth, juicy tenderness. 1.5 kilograms braising beef, e.g. beef cheeks, chuck and beef osso bucco sea salt and ground pepper olive oil for cooking 3 large carrots, peeled...

Caring for your baby lemon tree

Water regularly, but let the top 2cm of potting mix dry out between each watering. Feed your tree with a fertiliser made for citrus trees, such as Yates Thrive. When your tree outgrows its pot, move it to a bigger pot or plant it in a sunny spot in the...

A GARDEN-LOVER’S GUIDE TO WINTER, FROM RECIPES TO WELLBEING

1 PRUNE & PLANT ROSES & FRUIT TREES Pruning roses maintains the plant’s shape, stops it from looking straggly and prevents heavy branches from breaking, and will get rid of dead, damaged and diseased growth. It also opens the plant up to airflow,...

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Put it on a T-shirt

We’re so chuffed to bring you stories from agency founders up and down the motu in this issue. In March, we put a call out, asking to hear why people had started up their own agencies. Straight away, the responses started coming in. We asked them all...

THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE

Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....

INSIDE:

SHIPS’ FIGUREHEADS – A SAFE PAIR OF EYES WHICH CATAMARAN IS BEST FOR YOU? CONTRACTING A BOAT YARD RUAMAHANGA DIVERSION THE CATCH: BLOW THE WIND FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN BOATS STAYING PUT FOR CYCLONE SEASON FUEL CRISIS EFFECTS THE AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

A historic lifestyle opportunity

This is not only a stunning piece of history, but what a place to live! In the heart of Maraekakaho perched just above the historic woolshed is the Gardeners Cottage from Maraekakaho Station. A lovely two bedroom cottage plus two bedrooms detached from...

4WD and SUV buyer’s guide

The new vehicle market in New Zealand is a 4WD buyer’s paradise. Utes and SUVs are as popular here as anywhere in the world, and our new car sales have been dominated by SUVs and 4WD utes for ages. It’s widely known that Ford’s Ranger is top dog in...

The smart home seller’s guide:

Selling your home now means navigating A Buyers’ market. With more properties listed than there Are Active Buyers, the power shifts. Buyers can Be more selective, And homes may take longer to sell. In this climate, your choice of real estate company...