Winter property maintenance: Tradie tips to protect your home: MR Property Services
As winter approaches, preparing your home for colder months is crucial. Strong winds, heavy rain, and freezing temperatures can test your property’s integrity, making regular maintenance vital for preventing damage and protecting your home’s value. Matt Cossey, owner of MR Property Services, says that regular upkeep can prevent significant damage, reduce repair costs, […]
NZ Mortgages is now Squirrel: Nathan Miglani
After 10 years of helping Kiwis into homes, NZ Mortgages is officially rebranding as Squirrel. This change marks an exciting step forward, allowing us to offer even better technology, security, and support, without losing the local expertise and personal service our clients value. The industry has changed in the 10 years we have […]
Women & property
New Zealand women remain under-represented in investment property ownership, with financial barriers rather than attitudes holding them back, CoreLogic’s latest Women & Property Report 2025 reveals. The fifth edition of the report, released in March, finds female home ownership rates are closing the gap to male-only ownership, yet women continue to lag in […]
Connecting with communities: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
I really enjoyed getting out and about promoting the Neighbours Aotearoa campaign last month. The theme was Let’s Celebrate, encouraging us all to reach out to neighbours, and strengthen community connections. I love nothing more than meeting the people doing great things in the community and hearing their stories. They all help make […]
Asset and succession planning: Canterbury Property Investors Association
Successful long-term planning requires an understanding of your personal goals and objectives, as well as specialist knowledge across corporate, tax and trust laws. “It’s a huge topic and one that in my view, needs to be planned properly with the involvement of the family,” says Canterbury Property Investors Association (CPIA) president Nigel Barker. […]
Totally lit: Exquisite Gifts
Looking for wedding gift ideas? The gorgeous new range of New Zealand-made Slice of Heaven candles, diffusers and soaps might be just the thing. Ideal as a smaller gift when bought individually or perfect for an extra special gift occasion when a range of products are packaged together. Available now at Exquisite Gifts […]
Revive yourself, visit Silverstream: Urban Revival
Wedding planning often generates a need to restore energy, refresh palates, and reinvigorate the mind and body for what lies ahead. As its name states, Urban Revival does all of that. Located in the Silverstream subdivision in Kaiapoi, the quirky, fully licensed café is a place to feed and revive the soul. The […]
Seek help from the experts: Reform Radiology
If you experience a sports-related injury, imaging diagnostics can provide critical information and help with effective treatment and recovery. Sports medical imaging uses specialised imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, and x-rays to diagnose and assess sports-related injuries. This can provide detailed insights into the type and extent of the injury, […]
Craving a golden brunette glow: Haar Design
Inspired by our favourite sweet treats, the latest hair trends could taste just as good as they look. Shimmering chocolate brown is the top tone heading into cooler temperatures, says Caro Haar of Haar Design. A rich brunette colour so decadent it radiates through all hair types and textures, “Chocolate brown can be […]
A summer to remember: Christchurch NZ CEO Alison Adams
What a summer we just had in Ōtautahi Christchurch. From the revitalised World Buskers Festival to Crankworx and Electric Avenue, the city was buzzing with energy. More than 70,000 people packed into North Hagley Park over two days for the annual summer festival, Electric Avenue, in February. Featuring international acts such as Chase […]
