Wāhine toa: this city is home to some truly fabulous women. From artists soaring to success to professionals at the top of their fields – they’re all extraordinary.
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Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, and the great-granddaughter of Sir James Wattie, Lisa grew up surrounded by orchards and fresh produce, with a simple connection to the land quietly shaping her appreciation for good food and community.
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Dr Hafsa Ahmed MNZM is a Canterbury-based academic, community leader, and foresight practitioner reshaping how we think about the future – not as something abstract, but as something deeply human.
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In Ōtautahi, a new movement is taking shape – one designed to uplift the next generation of wāhine leaders across Te Waipounamu.
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Christchurch startup Pyper Vision is taking on fog, using smart forecasting technology to help aviation cut delays, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
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Archibalds has long been part of New Zealand’s automotive landscape. Today, it is firmly looking to the future, with a large group of women within its ranks.
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For Myra Mifrano, building homes in New Zealand is about more than construction – it’s about creating the life she once dreamed of.
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Avenues meets three women behind well-known Merivale Mall stores – and discovers what keeps them inspired.
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Women are taking a leading role at the financial firm Cambridge Partners; they share with Avenues key strategies to help women navigate their financial journey.
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Renowned Kiwi artist, Dr Fiona Pardington, shares with Avenues her practice ahead of her presence at the La Biennale di Venezia in 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious art shows.
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The people in these pages have taken fresh and time-tested approaches to wool – from shoes to jumpers, felting to rugs, and even plastics. We also have a beautiful wedding section in this issue.
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Two and a half hours south of Christchurch – or just 30 minutes by helicopter – sustainable luxury welcomes guests.
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The Hilltop is a newly renovated gem overlooking Akaroa Harbour. Recent bride Jess Karim shares with us the story of her big day.
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Floor coverings play an essential role in how interior spaces look, feel, and function. Those wanting to lift their interior living to the next level this autumn will find plenty of inspiration at Floorpride.
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For generations, wool underpinned New Zealand’s rural economy. Today, a Christchurch company is transforming its potential.
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Together with her husband Tim and their three children, Esta Naylor runs a working farm in the deep south of New Zealand.
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Inside a light-filled Christchurch workroom, where cones of merino sit stacked in tidy rows, waste is not something hidden out back. It is measured, sorted, and studied. It is seen.
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For Fiona McIlraith, wool is more than a material – it is part of a family legacy. In 2026, she’s continuing that legacy with a bold new step.
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Etta is a gorgeous gem in the middle of Northcote. When it opened its doors in mid-July 2025, it brought a warm, welcoming energy to the neighbourhood.
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In this issue, we capture the events, people, and technology that are upping the game, shifting perspectives, and delivering awesome results.
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