Summer’s calling
Warm weather is here, and local designers are tapping into that energy for their summer and resort collections. By Nina Tucker. Fun, fresh, and flamboyant is what you’ll find in the fashion zeitgeist right now. We’re seeing prints, patterns, and so much colour, much-needed after lengthy winter. Butter yellow and mellow pink look […]
ADVENTURE
An adrenaline rush or a relaxed afternoon in the sun, Hanmer Springs has the activity for you this summer. Located a 90-minute drive from Christchurch city, the alpine village has a variety of activities on offer. Thrilling bungy jumps and jet boat rides to bike trails, strolls and window shopping, embrace summer’s warmth […]
A hub for innovation: ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams
Game changers. There’s no other way to explain the significance of two major developments set to redefine the business, innovation, and health landscape of Ōtautahi Christchurch. First, the announcement that BioOra is establishing its cutting-edge biotech manufacturing facility in our Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is a huge win for the city. This […]
Museum contracts awarded
Cantabrians will see their new museum begin to rise from the ground next year. The contract to build the new base-isolated basement and five-level building has gone to Leighs Construction Ltd. The build will include a large floor to ceiling atrium, a new home for the 26-metre long blue whale skeleton. Tenders for […]
Molecular imaging and therapy centre open now: Reform Radiology
A new state-of-the-art facility, located on Kilmore Street (opposite Forté Health), offers a dedicated suite of molecular imaging and therapy services. This is the second clinic for Reform Radiology, whose Antigua Street location offers a broad range of conventional imaging services. The new Molecular Imaging and Therapy Centre offers advanced digital PET-CT and […]
Invest in student housing: Angela Webb
What’s hot in the Christchurch investment market: Strong demand for student accommodation. With an ongoing surge in university enrolments, student accommodation around the University of Canterbury has become one of the most sought-after investment opportunities in Christchurch. As the demand for housing near campus skyrockets, both investors and parents are increasingly focused on […]
Navigating Christmas cashflow challenges: EBI
The Christmas period presents unique cashflow challenges for SMEs, even those with robust financial systems. 1. Poor planning Failing to forecast and prepare for seasonal cash flow pressures often results in financial shortfalls. Hoping for the best is not a strategy—start planning early. 2. Extended shutdowns Long breaks in sectors like trades, manufacturing, and government slow […]
Firing up the construction sector: Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula
The Government has announced reforms in the building and construction sector to make it quicker, easier, and cheaper for houses to be built in New Zealand. It takes an average of 569 days for a home to be built and consented, and the cost of building a house is 50% more expensive in […]
Customise your kitchen: Timber Tru
A bespoke kitchen stands out, with its ‘wow’ impact, unlike the standardised versions found in many New Zealand homes. Cconventional kitchens that are alike in so many ways have a place in the market, yet a bespoke kitchen sits firmly in a class of its own. If your home or project is unique […]
Being sun smart
Sun protection doesn’t have to be a drag. Once you find an SPF you adore, slathering it on religiously will be an act of self-love. The same can be said about a pair of shades to safeguard your peepers. Finding protective products that you actually want to use is only one part of staving […]
