Savour something special: Cafe Elia
Your morning coffee or food fuel is more than just a side quest to your day. It’s an experience of kind smiles in a calming space, complemented by sublime flavours. Find that feeling within Café Elia, conveniently located in the Harcourts building on Ilam Road, tucked close to Fendalton Village. Warm greetings and […]
It’s playtime: Canterbury Playcentre Shop
Warmer weather is on the horizon and playtime naturally shifts outside. Children learn through hands-on experiences and emulating the environment around them – role playing with cooking is one such popular activity. The Canterbury Playcentre Shop offers a wide variety of equipment designed for early childhood, which encourages exploration, imagination and experimentation. Their […]
Uniquely yours: Sophie Divett Jewellery
Every piece of jewellery tells a story. A memory, a moment – there is so much meaning captured within. For Sophie Divett’s jewellery studio, the stories are endless. Since 2012, Sophie’s creativity has taken her from a small workspace to a beautiful gallery on Colombo Street, where customers can explore a curated collection […]
Construction costs show minor uptick
Tax changes, high levels of existing stock on the market, and credit-constrained buyers have compounded the building industry slowdown, holding construction cost growth low for more than 18 months. CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recorded a 1.1% rise in the September quarter, reversing the fall recorded in Q2. It marks the […]
Bi-annual Art Show: Windsor Gallery
One of the year’s landmark art events is right around the corner and looks to be bigger than ever. Windsor Gallery’s Bi-annual Art Show is fast approaching and should be in the calendar for Canterbury’s art aficionados. The exhibition features hundreds of new works by over 40 local and international artists. Highlights include […]
Swapping jeans for seasonal staples
Start the switch to new spring and summer staples to get you through the hot months ahead. Jeans become one of the first clothing items we stop reaching for as the weather warms, replaced with lightweight, breathable alternatives. Denim prevents aeration and traps heat, and while loose-leg styles can work, sometimes the heat […]
Reclaim your confidence: Muscle People
Specialised physiotherapy can help men with incontinence, prostate issues, and sexual dysfunction. Are you one of the many men struggling with incontinence, prostate-related concerns, or sexual dysfunction? If so, you’re not alone, even though you may feel that you are. These issues can be both physically uncomfortable and emotionally challenging, often leading to […]
Te Papa Hauora Chair Peter Townsend: Embracing AI in Health
It is exciting to see how the Canterbury Health system is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve health outcomes. We are just at the beginning of realising significant opportunities for innovation, in particular improving accuracy of diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health conditions. Whether it is the enabling and […]
Airport rideshare zone changing
Christchurch Airport is changing some of its public transport pick-up points to enhance passenger convenience and safety. As part of these improvements, the Rideshare (Uber) pick-up zone will move just a few steps away from International Arrivals at Door 7, alongside the existing taxi rank and Super Shuttle. The change reflects the growing […]
Invest in quality bespoke furniture: Gavin Cox Furniture
Beautifully crafted furniture to add character to your home can be created here in Christchurch. Unique pieces, traditional and contemporary, have been handcrafted from solid timber by Sydenham-based Gavin Cox Furniture for more than 40 years. Owner Tim Cridge and his team will help turn your ideas into reality. “Email or call me,” […]
