Styling secrets: The Palms
Adding layers, seasonal colours, and a different mood all come with the colder weather. Such changes to our day-to-day wardrobes can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure how to style it all. Georgette Pollock-Johnston’s speciality is finding the right colours and fashion combinations for individuals of all shapes, sizes, and colours. […]
Working for you: Rentworks
Whether a rental property owner or someone seeking to rent, it pays to have a trusted property manager looking after your interests. Steve Hawker and Brent Manderson not only solely manage one of Christchurch’s largest independent property portfolios, they also keep well-informed of government regulations and rental market trends. Rentworks Property Management delivers […]
Survive and thrive: EBI Business Improvement Specialists
‘Inflation,’ I’m sick of hearing the word! However, as people tighten their belts, many small businesses are finding it tough. How do you weather the storm and thrive? Inflation,’ I’m sick of hearing the word! However, as people tighten their belts, many small businesses are finding it tough. How do you weather the […]
Cold temperatures call for green building
With plummeting recent temperatures, New Zealand residents are blasting the heaters in their homes to combat the cold. However, the increased usage continues to create power outage fears. Advocates for sustainable, healthy home building standards urge the New Zealand government to commit to better standards and avoid remaining decades behind other countries in […]
Head to Hanmer: Hanmer Springs Attractions
Get set for action-packed family fun at Hanmer Springs Attractions these school holidays. There are exciting and family-friendly activities on offer to suit a range of ages, including jet boating, river rafting, bungy jumping and off-road buggy adventures. Plus, the latest addition is laser clay shooting, offering competitive fun for families. The team […]
Your property investing hub: Canterbury Property Investors Association
Getting together with like-minded people stimulates ideas, creativity, projects, and even partnerships leading to successful ventures, such as in property investment. Canterbury Property Investors Association (CPIA) was the first of its kind, established in New Zealand in 1971. An independent property investing hub, the CPIA was set up to promote and represent the […]
Pretzel crack
This sweet snack is naughtily moreish. Quick, easy, with minimal ingredients, pretzel crack has become a staple in our household. Now, it is our go-to when we’re craving something sweet. Wrap it up in cellophane with a ribbon, it’s perfect for a token of appreciation or a delicate gift, too. Not only is […]
A grand garden: Grow Landscapes & Lifestyle
Create an ambience and the garden of your dreams with fountains and gorgeous garden art from Grow Landscapes & Lifestyle. The gentle murmur of trickling water and elegant art sculpt a serene atmosphere for winter evenings, whether you’re admiring from your window or outside enjoying it. This is where a water feature takes […]
Showcasing our future: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
One week, three events, infinite ideas and opportunity, that’s Innovate Ōtautahi in a nutshell. That’s not wishful thinking, we’ve transformed into a modern city with a thriving ecosystem of businesses and innovators. Alison Adams, CEO ChristchurchNZ Last year Innovate Ōtautahi brought together over 9000 delegates, whānau, educators, exhibitors, and speakers. The convergence of ideas, […]
Happiness starts here: Lynn Woods
“When I shop, the world gets better – is better,” said fictional journalist Rebecca Bloomwood in the film Confessions of a Shopaholic. Women the world over knew exactly what she meant. Shopping is more than retail therapy. It is the thrill of the chase, the triumph of victory. Becky Dennison of clothing boutique […]
