The New Zealand Agricultural Show is as Christchurch as the Avon and long-winded discussions about the state of the cathedral(s). There are displays and competitions that we are all familiar with: the woodchopping, equestrian trials, and the tractor drag race, to name a few.
Read More“I’ve always been my own person and I think Unlimited (Ao Tawhiti) has suited me best
for that. I’ve never enjoyed uniforms or the formality of most schools and Unlimited gives me the freedom to pursue what I’m actually interested in.”
To say Sally and Sam Hooper are busy people is definitely an understatement. Sally runs her own PR and events company and the Hoopers also run their own company developing restaurants. With Pot Sticker Dumpling (which they developed and sold) and Sister Kong under their belt, the couple are both now creating two new ventures; Bar Yoku, and Salut! Salut! Vino + Tapas Bar in the The Welder
Read MoreOn 2 November, you can come celebrate the grand opening of The Welder – the first-ever health and wellbeing centre of this scale in the country. The launch event, ‘Well-Fest’, promises to be a day long festival that celebrates all elements of wellness.
Read MoreNed James was “passionately fond of beer, clean and tidy, full of tricks to get money and an endless teller of yarns.” He also built cob cottages and his handiwork stands today in the likes of Acheron Accommodation House.
Read MoreAfter recently taking home the prestigious Global category in the recent International Design & Architecture Awards in London, TRENZSEATER’s Ben Lewis is on top of the world, and on top of the game, when it comes to interior design.
Read MoreSingle women today do have options when it comes to planning their future fertility, Dr Sarah Wakeman from Fertility Associates says. “We want to help women plan their future fertility, single or in a relationship and then make a choice that is right for them.”
Read MoreChristchurch has long been known as a cycle friendly city, the flat of the plains lends itself well to thin tyres and spokes. This proud two-wheeled history of ours will be brought centre stage with the Vantage Criterium National Championships cycling race.
Read MoreGrowing up, the month of November, and particularly Show Day, was very special. It represented a celebratory break in our relatively authoritarian family rhythm and, as I got older, it was Cup Day that gradually became an all-important part of the calendar year.
Read MoreIt always seems to be a rough road for the agri-sector. Recent years have seen it faced with drought, low milk prices, and a change in government which has had severe knock-on implications not only for overseas investors but also for farmers themselves
Read MoreWhen Mr Hiorns, hotelier, felt the chill wind of competition from a mobile coffee stall, he succeeded in getting the coffee cart removed.
Read MoreA fresh approach to a volunteer organisation model is connecting local people – and business – to the community of Kkoba, Uganda. Purpose Projects aims to bring volunteer work to a local audience, with an attainable goal in mind.
Read MoreCurrently in Aotearoa, music therapy is in its infancy compared to the rest of the world, with only an approximate of 75 registered music therapists working around the country. However, this field of therapy is growing faster than ever.
Read MoreAo Tawhiti is Unlimited and Discovery schools’ new home – reborn in a creative hive of energy, life, and freedom. Standing tall on St Asaph Street, on the edge of the South Frame as one of the latest editions to Ōtautahi’s cityscape.
Read MoreThere’s a new world of fun on the bookstore shelves with the uber- creative Felicity Williams having just had her first novel published - in the end, she’s pleased.
Read MoreVibrancy and pops of colour continue to be dropped around Ōtautahi with more than a dozen artworks set to ignite the central city this month, thanks to SCAPE Public Art’s Season 2019 – Aotearoa’s pre-eminent public art festival.
Read MoreAkaroa Art Gallery’s small team of volunteers is gearing up this month to launch the most prestigious art exhibition ever to be hosted there. The Kelliher Art Award has grown to become New Zealand’s premiere art prize.
Read MoreIt is not often that building a home is an easeful exercise. For owners Liz and Alan Prescott, they were lucky enough to experience just that. Ease and grace.
Read MoreFrom his garage/studio in Richmond, Rob Upritchard is making colourful monkeys from a self-assembled, Heath Robinson-inspired modular machine that mulches, recycles, and repurposes waste and junk
Read MoreA hidden corner in this renovated villa sparked the inspiration for a bewitching powder room with more than a hint of glamour.
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