Your everyday car

The JAECOO J5 Hybrid is one of the latest arrivals at Blackwell’s OMODA JAECOO, and Liam Stretch gets behind the wheel to discover what this newcomer has to offer.

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A riverside gem

Miro has become something of a Christchurch institution. Set on the steps of the iconic apricot-hued Renaissance Palazzo on Oxford Terrace.

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The business of hospitality

Hospitality is an industry like no other. It has its own pressures, its own pace, and, at times, its own set of rules. For Pomeroy Group, understanding those nuances is what sets it apart. 

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Inspire: Millie Jane

For Millie Jane McIlraith, representing New Zealand is about more than sporting success. It’s about representing the small North Canterbury town of Hawarden she calls home. 

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At home on Oxford Terrace

At 82 Oxford Terrace, Carbon Property and architectural practice Archco have joined forces, transforming a distinctive 1960s building into a contemporary, collaborative workspace.

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Craft connection

What began as a way to bring Christchurch’s creative community back together following the earthquakes has become a much-loved market, still going strong 15 years on.

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Avenues 250, October 2026

We’ve got some exciting news to share this month – partnerships we’re incredibly proud to announce, and ones that reflect the energy, ambition, and optimism we’re seeing right across Christchurch and Canterbury. 

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Trackside style

This season, race-day style is cool, confident, and channelling the jockey spirit. Think effortless glamour, equestrian attitude, and modern silhouettes. Embrace a fresh take on trackside dressing – polished, playful, and made for sunny days. 

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