View from the court
On the holiday horizon are swinging racquets, spiralling rugby balls, and swishing hoops, for some. When not showing the family how it’s done, spend it courtside looking fabulous. Anytime, anywhere, be your accessory a cocktail or racquet, let your wardrobe embrace the essence of that energy, taking inspiration from these looks from Tuesday […]
Scandi design at its best: Fraemohs Homes
What is the one approach to home design that most people can agree on? It doesn’t polarise with aesthetic extremes, it is timeless rather than trend driven, it is liveable, cosy, and translates across cultures. We are talking Scandinavian Design. It is enduringly popular because of its simplicity, its emphasis on nature, and […]
Getting your business ready for 2025: EBI
2025 is knocking at the door and the economy and customer spending is on the up. What comes next is a world of opportunities. As a business owner, now is the time to sharpen your focus, strategise smartly, and position your company for lasting success. Ready to hit the ground running? Here’s how […]
Modern green living: Envirosolve
From roasting marshmallows to telling ghost stories, moments like these take place around a roaring fire. The focal point of warmth, the hypnotic dances of flames, the intrinsic vitality. Together, these conjure up good feelings. Where once we thought we had seen the last of a home fire’s charm, the brilliant technology of […]
Christmas care for families in need
This Christmas, hundreds of parents will be forced to choose between spending time with family or their sick child in hospital. It’s a decision no one wants to make. Canterbury mother Kimberley had her daughter eight weeks early in December 2021. Her local hospital didn’t take on babies younger than 34 weeks, so […]
Rental demand remains strong: Rentworks Property Management
If there is one thing that unites Kiwis, it is the idea that everyone should have a roof over their head. The intrepid souls that took to boats and crossed the seas from the different nations over centuries were all searching for the same thing. A place to belong, a place to feel […]
Personalised mortgage advice: NZ Mortgages
Christmas 2024 brings merry news of lower interest rates. As 2024 winds down, the property market is navigating a mix of stabilising interest rates and the seasonal dynamics of home buying. The recent reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 4.25% down from 4.75% does mean better rates are on the cards […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Entertaining you
Well, where did that year go? It’s hard to believe we’re about to celebrate Christmas and move into 2025. It’s been another busy year for the Christchurch City Council and I’m sure everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved break over the festive season, as I certainly am. If you’re having a staycation […]
Making homes healthier
In the only national study of its kind for 20 years, nine out of 10 Kiwis consider their home to be a “healthy” place to live, although many still experience cold, damp, condensation, and mould, and wish their home was warmer. The BRANZ study is collecting data from over 750 households across New […]
Sweet tooth
Food is getting sweeter, and New Zealander’s are becoming more aware of their sugar intake. Luckily, if there is any time to write off the guilt and extra calories, it is the silly season. What we can do though, is manage our portions by utilising gorgeous-looking bite-sized treats. Hosting, visiting, and every catch-up […]
