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 […]
Obedience training: is it worth it?
Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. It is smarter, and probably less time-consuming with a puppy, however, there is no reason why you shouldn’t engage in obedience training for a dog of any age. Obedience training is the process of teaching your dog how to respond to certain commands […]
The rules and regulations behind scaffolding
‘Working at height’ can be working on any roof. In residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, there are guidelines to follow to minimise risk, and these should be followed, contractor or not. Fixing things on roofs and working on guttering is far more hazardous than many realise. SiteSafe says doing nothing is not an […]
A rather colourful street
Rolleston’s Whittington Drive has been reimagined by Christchurch-based COMMON Architecture + Interiors, in a project that took home two awards at this year’s 38th Dulux Colour Awards. Claiming the victories in Sydney, Daniel Sullivan of COMMON used the existing homes in the area to inspire a bright colour scheme, and bring to life […]
A bold backsplash
A backsplash is an important addition to your kitchen. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring and uninspiring. Adding something bold to your kitchen is easy using a backsplash. It adds contrasting texture or distinctive character while retaining its functional purpose. Essential to the inner workings of your kitchen, a backsplash is […]
Overwintering plants
A way of protecting potted plants through winter, overwintering keeps plants alive and healthy and is sometimes essential for their survival. With consistent frosts and hard winds creeping in, this might be the solution to leave winter and enter summer with a lively, blooming garden. Plants can struggle with the temperature drop, such […]
Personalised hearing support: Bellbird Hearing
In our increasingly noisy world, maintaining good hearing health is crucial for overall wellbeing and quality of life. Yet, many people overlook the gradual deterioration of their hearing until it becomes a significant issue. As hearing technology rapidly improves through artificial intelligence and wireless connectivity, there has never been a better time to […]
The Garden City: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
Christchurch is buzzing with creativity this winter, and our city’s talent is on display with all things art and culture. It will make a nice break from the Long Term Plan process which is almost finished. First up, we’ve got Tīrama Mai from 21–30 June to mark Puaka-Matariki. Think lighting displays, cultural performances, […]
Middle-eastern food masterpieces: Maihan Supermarket
Both modern transportation and the internet have contributed to our desire to learn about other countries and cultures. This includes learning about and cooking dishes from cuisines that contrast from standard Kiwi fare. By stepping outside our culinary comfort zone, we can discover a new world of taste sensations that we never knew […]
