Holiday fun in Otautahi
Term two school holidays run from Saturday 10 July to Sunday 25 July which means there’s plenty of time for young and old to have fun. Christchurch City Council libraries throughout the region have numerous awesome school holiday programmes, some of which need to be booked, while others are just “drop-in” and […]
From the editor: 8 July 2021
Another fortnight has passed, along with the shortest day and some typically Canterbury winter weather. Four seasons in one day might easily be our current theme song, yet we still have much to be thankful for. All around the region innovative new and fledgling projects continue to develop housing, business and civil amenities […]
Working with murals
Wall murals are an easy way to turn a plain wall into an artistic expression and also an art form that dates back to around 30,000BC. Well-known ancient murals include paintings in the Chauvet cave in France, found in Egyptian tombs in 3150BC, Pompeii in 100BC-AD79 and Minoan places around 1700-1600BC. […]
Working the lens
Aspiring to be a model is a dream shared by many and with today’s demand for a range of shapes, sizes, ages and ethnicities, the industry is becoming more diverse than ever. Mel Radford Brown (pictured left) has carved both a career and a business from the modelling game, and is always keen […]
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Colour, texture and textile can make a world of difference to how you feel, especially when it comes to fashion. Wool is a must for winter warmth, whether it is in the form of merino inner and outer layers, cashmere scarves, chunky socks, and of course a luscious thick coat. As […]
Precious time together
One of the greatest gifts families can give to one another is regularly spending time together. Studies have shown that quality time helps strengthen and build family bonds and also provides a sense of belonging and security for everyone in the family. Strong family bonds also encourage better behaviour in children, improve […]
Firing on all rockets
The recent launch of the Crown and Kaitōrete Ltd’s joint venture, Project Tāwhaki, provides a much-needed boost to Canterbury’s fledgling aerospace industry. The joint venture has bought 1000ha on the Kaitōrete Spit, looking to protect and rejuvenate its unique environment and to develop aerospace R&D facilities, including a possible launch facility. Pundits view […]
Going grey with gusto!
Exciting times are ahead for one of Canterbury’s well-loved television personalities, Petra Bagust. Canterbury holds a special place in her heart. Petra attended the University of Canterbury, where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1995. “I will be forever connected to Christchurch, because lots of my favourite humans live here, and […]
Following the light
When Matariki fireworks streak into the night sky at New Brighton Pier on Saturday July 10, Sheena Baines will light up too. Events Manager at Spectrum Lighting and Sound, Sheena has been leading one of the teams responsible for several aspects of Ōtautahi-Christchurch’s first ever Matariki light and fireworks display! Proudly produced by Christchurch […]
Keeping cosy
With minus morning temperatures creeping in, now’s a good time to find out if your heating is up to scratch, to stock up on luxe fur throws and watch the flames dance. Contemporary home heating runs the gamut from wood burners to pellet fires, gas fires to heat pumps and even a new take on […]
