Golden rule

LOC Construction, a true family business, was founded by Les O’Connell in 1991. His son, Tom, started as an apprentice under his father’s guidance, and together, they’ve grown the business.

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Exhibits popping up

While Canterbury Museum undergoes a $205 million redevelopment over the next five years, the most significant in its century and a half existence, it has had to look elsewhere to house exhibits and keep visitors enthralled.

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Georgian revival

Christchurch developers Oliver Hickman and Vincent Holloway have made a lasting impact on the look of the city since launching their company in 2019.

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Mediterranean terrace

Canterbury restaurateurs David and Jennifer Warring’s latest venture continues a legacy of quality. Now open on level one of The Terrace, overlooking the Avon River, their new restaurant and bar, ROCA, is inspired by the Mediterranean.

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Dogs on bikes 

This year’s Biketober Festival of Cycling includes a special ride for dogs. It’s the first event of its kind in the city, and for Michele Hollis, the appeal is obvious.

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Miso Mikan Highball

Now, you can make a Zodiac Asian-inspired cocktail at home with the Miso Mikan Highball. A harmony of flavours, with the mandarin cordial providing a tangy citrus kick while the miso adds a subtle umami complexity to the mix.

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Considered skincare

As we age, our skin becomes more delicate and prone to damage from factors such as pollution, UV rays, and stress.  While a healthy lifestyle can help maintain youthful-looking skin, sometimes it’s not enough - step in Lucia Skincare.

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Edgy Eastside eatery

For Avi Cohen and Lois Parmenter, their hospitality ventures are all about creating communities. Scoundrel, hosting a roastery, bar, and eatery, is their latest restaurant in Christchurch.

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Signs of the times

One company in Ōtautahi has contributed more to the city’s visual identity than anyone would have guessed, crafting an almost endless array of projects in their 30 years of business. 

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Duck, duck, dog

You’ve more than likely heard of herding sheep or even herding cats. What about ducks? For Wairau Valley farmer Donald Stuart, herding ducks is nothing out of the ordinary.

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