“When I was young, my father’s hobby was woodworking. I grew up in his workshop helping him on various projects in the weekends.”
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“It started about nine years ago alongside my kids. There was a swan plant at our playcentre, and I thought it was amazing; anyone could purchase a plant and see this miraculous life cycle of a butterfly happening in their own garden. “
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Something melts inside when we meet Canine Friends Pet Therapy star Jess at Burwood Hospital as she prepares to make her rounds of the older persons’ health wards with owner Carol Millican.
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Providing safe, secure, and interesting areas for animals is often a consideration when designing gardens.
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striking, sixteen-metre tall, totem-esque sculpture is planned for Christchurch’s East Frame, adding a touch of Tongan and Aotearoa New Zealand culture to further complement the city’s cultural diversity and understanding.
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Archibalds has recently unveiled the all-new Range Rover Evoque for 2019. Creating a compelling successor to the vehicle that heralded the compact luxury SUV movement – capturing hearts all over New Zealand.
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Whether you consider it a sign of our health-conscious times or a cruel twist of fate, Christchurch’s biggest brewery site is about to be transformed into the Metro Sports Facility.
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There is a way of getting all the goodness out of vegetables and fruit without having to actually eat them, and a Christchurch couple has the answer.
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Danni France has lived a life and a half already. In the few short months since launching her online store The Mustard Jumper, her brand has grown from vintage homewares and clothing to a platform of transparency and positive impact.
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Learning to not be afraid is as important as learning physical skills at Christchurch’s cheerleading school, All Star Pride.
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Grigori Koulanov, the director of Hagley Mews developer Profico, moved to Christchurch in the mid-1990s with his parents. He mentions that his family almost settled here by chance – giving it a year to see if it was a city for them.
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Haere-roa, the new and keenly anticipated University of Canterbury Students’ Association building, opens this July.
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A unique collaboration between a mall in the eastern suburbs, and key social service providers in Christchurch has given life to a community service unlike any other in our city.
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“At 31 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and at 38 I was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer metastasised in my lungs. It was suggested that I had a 12 month life expectancy with zero percent chance of lasting 18 months.
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An exciting addition to the CBD is Moss Spa, thefirst purpose-built spa to open since the earthquakes. Spa Manager Kirsten Yellowlees and her team are ready to introduce Christchurch to a whole new level of pampering, luxury, and relaxation.
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Are you planning a new outdoor living area or renovating an existing one? There are many things to consider but careful planning will enable you to create spaces which suit your lifestyle and your home.
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Clark Mauger is excited about what the future holds for a large old substation building in Sydenham he bought in 2017, with restoration in mind.
A new generation of vintage stores are emerging, and they’re available right in your pocket.
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Matt Akehurst has a bit of a knack for seeing beauty where it could otherwise be easily overlooked.
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“I got into graffiti art as a teenager after seeing what the kids were doing on the subway trains in New York. I’m 48 now and I’ve officially been self-employed for about 15 years.”
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