From fractured to functional, fast: Dudley Creek Health
Prompt patient treatment with optimal recovery is a key part of the service model at a leading Christchurch specialist treatment centre. Treating semi-acute fractures in collaboration with other medical specialists is all part of the service. Specialising in adult hand, wrist, and elbow injuries, the team at Dudley Creek Health (DCH) includes a […]
Crankworx Summer Series: ChristchurchNZ
Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch Adventure Park 13 – 16 February 2025 Adrenaline junkies, this one’s for you. The highly anticipated Crankworx Summer Series is coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch from 13-16 February. Christchurch Adventure Park will host this action-packed festival, where local and international riders will take on world-class courses. For the first time […]
Putting the lens on UV rays
Slip, slop, slap, and wrap. We all know what to do to protect our body from ultraviolet (UV) rays, but what about our eyes? The sun’s harsh rays can cause damage to eyes and the sensitive skin around them, and Statistics New Zealand reports the country’s UV levels are high enough to wear […]
A new vision experience: ILS
In the summer sun, polarised lenses to combat intense light and glare are essential, yet often not considered until it is too late. As technology advances, photochromic lenses become the benchmark. When UV hits, these lenses react: in sunlight, they darken, and become polarised outdoors, and in softer light, lighten. The Transitions XTRActive […]
Pilates in the park: The Breeze & Sweaty Betty
Join Canterbury’s Breeze and the team from Sweaty Betty on Saturday 1 February to kickstart your morning with a free Pilates class in Hagley Park. After the success of Pilates on the Pier in 2024, The Breeze with Sweaty Betty are hosting a relaxing morning of mat Pilates for all to enjoy. This […]
Editor’s Note: Here we go, once again
Happy New Year. Most people are back at work now, and probably already thinking ahead to their next holiday. I arrived back in Christchurch after three weeks away to find many bemoaning the lack of hot summer days, and lots of them wondering if we are going to have a more temperate season. […]
Styled two ways
Rules often go out the door when it comes to decorating your home. By Zoe Fenton. Go bold with maximalist décor, colours and patterns galore, or stay humble with a minimalist, neutral style. One whispers simplicity, the other shouts extravagance. You certainly can be one or the other – or the rooms in […]
The year of the snake
Following the 2024 Year of the Dragon, on 29 January, the Chinese Horoscope Year of the Snake comes into being. By Lynda Papesch. Already, fashion houses and other industries are incorporating serpents of all shapes and forms into jewellery, emblems on clothing, textiles, and even enamel souvenir badges. Snakeskin boots, belts, and bags […]
Embrace alfresco
Summer is the season when alfresco dining comes into its own. Nice weather and long hot days mean eating outside, usually in a casual setting, is an enjoyable option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The term comes from the Italian phrase al fresco, which means “in the fresh air”, and as a nation […]
A valuable service
How often do you have your vehicle serviced? In New Zealand, the Automobile Association (AA) recommends regular servicing for safety, running efficiency, and longevity of your vehicle. Generally, the association says, vehicles should be serviced every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. High mileage drivers should aim to have an interim level […]
