Keto Peanut Butter Blondies: Two Ways!
Every time I go keto, I always want a sweet fix at some point. Over the years I’ve really tried it all! But this delicious recipe ticks so many of the boxes. I feel like it’s pretty hard to get it wrong when you’re combining peanut butter and chocolate. Or peanut butter and jam – […]
Big tick for central city: Mark O’Loughlin
The recent announcement of the construction of a joint venture anchor project, the new sports stadium, is a massive big tick for the future of our city centre. Located between Madras, Hereford, Tuam and Barbadoes Streets, this site will have huge economic impact on businesses, rentals, accommodation and hospitality. Sport in all formats […]
A vibrant new home: Mark O’Loughlin
The central city is exciting, alive and vibrant. In my opinion, there are several factors and benefits buyers should consider if they are thinking about living in the CBD. As homeowners are downsizing, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a vibrant inner-city. Living in a townhouse or apartment in the central city allows […]
Superhosts on scooters
There are many sights to see in Christchurch and as many ways to see them. The latest way is an initiative by bffs Julia Malley and Julia Strelou. Friends, work colleagues, and now tourism entrepreneurs, they have teamed up to provide guided tours of some of the spots of interest in the CBD. […]
What’s in the building?
Peter Walker checks out the architectural renaissance taking place in the central city and what we can expect to find in these pockets of awesome. You can’t possibly miss Deloitte House in your meanderings along the Avon River. With office space filling up down town and the commercial lifeblood of the city flowing […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
We will all have noticed that it’s dark later in the mornings and earlier in the evenings now that autumn is taking hold and the winter months are on the way. While this can be a positive thing for winter sports enthusiasts and those who like to spend time at the numerous ski areas […]
Nick Doig: The Influencers
CBD retail has enjoyed a positive start to 2019, with a very definite lift in interest from retailers eyeing Christchurch. It’s been a waiting game up until now, with many of the larger players wanting to see the shape of the new CBD. But they’re clearly encouraged by what’s happening. Among recent retailers to sign […]
Dr Megan Woods: The Influencers
Recently we reached a major milestone in the Canterbury recovery, with Christchurch City Council being given back control over their district planning process years ahead of schedule. I’m a strong believer that the best future for Christchurch is one where we return to local leadership over the future of our city and that’s […]
Leeann Watson: The Influencers
We recently welcomed the Right Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister at a Chamber event in Ōtautahi Christchurch. In her address, the Prime Minister shared the Government’s main economic objectives for 2019, which included strengthening the export base, trade training, a review of the tax system, and investing in wellbeing ahead of the Budget. As […]
Mix of old & new: Wigram
Wigram is expanding, not only culturally and historically, but geographically too. Awatea Green, a new living place, offers shared green spaces, playgrounds, meandering pathways and cycle lanes to take you all the way to the city. Wigram Primary School’s new campus is open and exciting. New restaurants, retail outlets and community services are operating and […]
