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I have a very strong connection with the Arts Centre, it’s where I learned to sing. I remember playing at Annie’s wine bar. This has been a very nostalgic time, and I have just loved it,” says musician and singer-songwriter, Bic Runga, back home in Auckland after spending most of April and May cocooned at the Christchurch Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, as the first artist to participate in the revitalised creative residencies programme since the earthquakes.
Read MoreWhat began as a post-quake clean-up has developed into a fierce monthly contest for staff from The George hotel in Christchurch.
Read MoreIn the heart of Christchurch, you’ll find residents passionate about the attractions of central city living.
Read MoreUnlikely career choices are Cate Grace’s specialty.
Read MoreThe first thing you notice about Ben is his demeanour. Kind, welcoming, 100 per cent proud of his barber shop. Ben’s been cutting hair for some time now. Having started back in his early twenties while in a flat, he used to cut his own hair and his roommates’ as well.
Read MoreFrom breakfast radio host to chaplain, to husband and father – Spanky Moore is embarking on a colourful journey. From his beginnings on local student radio RDU to his current position at the University of Canterbury, Spanky been a familiar part of Ōtautahi’s social culture for close to twenty years.
Read MoreŌtākaro Orchard, nestled between low rise office buildings and the Ōtākaro/Avon River, is Christchurch’s only community led anchor project.
Read MoreThe birth of the Christchurch Art Show in 2014 provided artists with space to exhibit, after losing so many precious gallery spaces due to the quakes. Creative Director Kate Morrison, along with her daughter Hannah started the show, now in its sixth year, from humble beginnings to its place as the largest art show in the South Island.
Read MoreKarl Clausen knows his way around a suit. Currently the creative director behind New Zealand menswear brand Working Style, the Christchurch-born apparel aficionado has brought a raft of international experience with him.
Read MoreCentre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki has some exciting developments and the public is invited to be part of them.
Read MoreThe golden days of cinema are set to return to Ōtautahi with the opening of a new boutique cinema at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Read More“We moved out to New Brighton when I was about three years old. When I was young I had asthma, so my parents decided to move out here because there’s a lot less smog by the beach and it was better for my health. “
Read MoreSince opening its second Christchurch store at 255 St Asaph Street in Little High Lanes, second-hand consignment store Recycle Boutique has been flooded with positive support and patronage from the Ōtautahi community.
Read MoreAs landscape architects, we aim to create spaces that people will feel comfortable in and want to use. A well-designed space will not only look beautiful but encourage us to get out of the office, car or house and get into the outdoors
Read MoreChristchurch rock band Deep Water Creek is celebrating the release of its debut EP with headline show this month at Blue Smoke, at The Tannery.
Read MoreGenerally, one in five New Zealanders will experience a mental health problem this year, and more than 50 per cent will go through mental distress or mental illness at some point in their lives.
Read MoreAs one of our city’s longest-running and independently owned real estate companies, Whittle Knight and Boatwood has proudly led the way in providing homeowners Canterbury-wide with an outstanding quality of service in property, sales, valuations, and property management.
Read MoreSapphire has been waiting a long time for the right ‘forever home’ but, at Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue there are no plans to give up on her just yet.
Read MoreNestled in the mountainous, beech- forested valley of Arthur’s Pass is the Kea Kiosk, the result of years’ worth of work by Dr. Laura Young, George Moon and Mark Brabyn, along with numerous hours of volunteer time from many people.
Read MoreBecky Hadfield, a registered animal naturopath and vet nurse, moved to Christchurch from the United Kingdom over 20 years ago, after meeting her Kiwi husband Adam.
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