Catering connoisseurs: Halswell Bakery
Between business meetings and family celebrations, enlist the local catering team where fresh, quality food is the focus. Food is the star of any event, cultivating joy and lively chatter between guests. It pays to have a catering team who knows what works, and Halswell Bakery has your food needs sorted. Ruth Buckley […]
Architecture in the spotlight: Huia Reriti
Canterbury architecture has helped shaped Christchurch’s identity, future and quality of life. Architecture has always played a defining role in Christchurch’s identity. Since the earthquakes, Ōtautahi has become a place where bold ideas, resilience and creativity have shaped not only new buildings, but the way we live, work and connect. That’s why the […]
Low and slow socialising: Smoke Ashburton
A whiskey bar vibe with exposed old bricks, leather couches, and big flavour from fall-off-the-bone meat platters… Ashburton introduces a one-of-a-kind events venue. Behind the carnivore’s haven known as Smoke Ashburton was an underutilised warehouse space waiting for something more. “We wanted to expand what we could offer in Ashburton,” says co-owner Vanetia […]
The Te Pae effect
Conventions held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre have generated almost $74 million for the local economy in the last 12 months. In the year to June 2026, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre hosted 56 conventions, including several leading international events. This supported 827 jobs in the Canterbury region, according to the impact […]
A venue with that holiday feeling: Peppers
Enter a resort-like atmosphere when you host an event at this captivating Clearwater venue. Shimmering lakeside expanse, sweeping emerald-green grass, and guests that can’t quite believe they’re not on holiday. That’s the experience on offer at Peppers Clearwater Resort, where everything lives up to the name. From conference to cocktail party, this is […]
Graze your way: Gather and Feast
Catering for large groups and different dietary requirements can be tricky. The answer? A custom charcuterie cart and graze-your-way platters. Let guests choose for themselves. That’s the philosophy behind Sylvie Wilson’s charcuterie cart and catering company. With Gather and Feast at your event, guests can create their own platter and experiment with flavours. […]
Noteworthy
Fashion news from New Zealand and beyond. The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is back from 15 to 18 October for Te Pae’s most fashion-forward event yet. Tickets on sale from 10 August. Visit www.nzfashionweek.com/csff. Ahead of New Zealand Fashion Week 2026, join stylist, creative director and now host of podcast This is a […]
The latest trend: restore, don’t replace – McDonald & Hartshorne
In Christchurch’s bustling hospitality industry – where restaurants book out and tables fill up – booth seats wear out and chairs start to tatter. To keep their footprint low and standards high, local restaurateurs are choosing to restore instead of replace. Within commercial spaces, restoring furniture can update the look of a business […]
Club charm: Cashmere Club
Behind many of Canterbury’s family and corporate events for more than 50 years, this charming club in the heart of Cashmere is proudly home to generations of celebrations. Our team understand what you need almost before you say it,” says Cashmere Club functions manager Kayla Woolley. Recently renovated, the club’s four function spaces […]
Healthy homes at your fingertips: Gavin Lowe
Homeowner expectations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning are changing fast, with technology being used to make homes feel good. The team at Gavin Lowe Energy has seen homeowners’ expectations shift significantly in recent years, according to general manager Lee Todd. “One of the things I enjoy most about working in the heating, […]
