Country charm: Two Fat Possums
With the ski season on the horizon, make time to stop at this spot of warm and cosy country fare. Boasting an outstanding menu of elevated pub classics, this local favourite also makes the perfect destination for diners looking for a warm and relaxing meal and a drink to savour. Merely thirty minutes […]
Editor’s Note: The joys of travel
I’m back after a relaxing three weeks in the land of smiles (Thailand), and dealing with the trials and tribulations of international travel. ‘Many of us fly north for a spell during the colder months, and often find that international travel can be a testing time. Border and customs control vary from country […]
Hit the slopes in Hanmer
Beneath snow-capped trees and mountains, Hanmer Springs becomes an alpine winter wonderland this time of year. You will feel you have just stepped into the set of The Holiday, the cosy aura of Hanmer Springs and its picturesque backdrop, making the perfect setting for an alpine escape. Organise your own mid-winter Christmas, bringing […]
Hot spots for school holidays
School holidays don’t have to mean sitting around with angsty, bored youngsters. There’s plenty to do and something for everyone right here in Christchurch, or take a trip north, south, east or west, for a day, a weekend, or longer. Get outdoors Take the kids on a hike or bike ride to burn […]
The predator in a sea sharks
Luke Graham, son of New Zealand rugby league player Mark ‘SHARKO’ Graham, will premiere his feature documentary about his father’s story in Christchurch in late June. A look at one of this country’s most enigmatic league heroes, reknowned for his speed, size, and skill, SHARKO provides intimate insight into a man who ruled […]
The bee’s best: The Hive, Springbank Honey
“Tiggers don’t like honey,” says Tigger in Winnie the Pooh. Contrarily, Pooh Bear loves honey, as do many Kiwis. That’s not surprising as our native honey is some of the best in the world. A place to try the best of the best is The Hive Café at Springbank Honey in North Canterbury. […]
Market update property prices to rise: NZ Mortgages
Christchurch’s property market is buzzing with activity. Nathan Miglani from NZ Mortgages shares his insights. The office at NZ Mortgages is seeing the pre-winter rush with interest rates coming down and housing prices set to rise, Nathan says. As a result, people are acting now, particularly first-time homebuyers. With quality properties selling for […]
Business confidence: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson
With all the media coverage of the Government’s 2024 Budget, it is timely to update you on how businesses across Canterbury are feeling right now. Our most recent Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, a measure of regional business confidence and economic activity, showed that businesses are hurting. Some business confidence metrics are at the […]
Over the hill to Akaroa
Road trip to the inviting Akaroa, just 75km from Christchurch, treating yourself and your family to our home away from home. A stop at the iconic Little River Inn, named in the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs by Hospitality New Zealand, or the historic Duvauchelle Hotel, established in 1850, is a must on […]
A growing, thriving city: Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele
I was interested to read the information from the 2023 Census released recently, which shows the greater Christchurch population grew nearly 10% between 2018 and 2023. Surely this is confirmation that Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city, with the greater Christchurch regional population well exceeding greater Wellington. It was also exciting to […]
