Premium subdivisions, personalised living: Suburban Estates
With over 60 years of experience and a reputation built on trust, this development company creates premium neighbourhoods in locations with lifestyle appeal and long-term growth potential. For decades, residential land development company Suburban Estates has helped shape the way New Zealanders live, creating premium residential subdivisions in some of the country’s most […]
Six great reads for Dad
From outdoor adventure and rugby legends to life as a modern dad and the chance to tell his story, here’s six Father’s Day picks all available at local retailers to make gifting easy. A Bushman’s Book of Yarns From the bestselling author of Sam The Trap Man, A Bushman’s Book of Yarns takes […]
Team Deyn
The Christchurch property market is full of opportunity but achieving a premium result takes far more than simply putting a home online. Meet the agent connecting people and property with heart, energy and expertise. Anthony Deyn and his team specialise in strategic marketing, expert negotiation, and connecting the right buyers with the right […]
Ka pai! Google Maps learns to pronounce te reo Māori
A Kiwi accent landed on Google Maps in July, and now, New Zealanders can hear Aotearoa place names the way they should sound. Acollaboration between Google and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission) and new AI-powered text to speech technology means New Zealanders can hear the correct pronunciation […]
For dads & dudes
Shining the spotlight on two local groups lifting up Canterbury men, in honour of Father’s Day. Christchurch Dads’ Stroller Club, @dadbehaviour on IG Local dad MJ Meafou, alongside his wife Brittany Meafou, fosters a community for fathers through local initiatives like a Stroller Club and events like ‘Beards and Braids’, while documenting his […]
The café Christchurch can’t get enough of: Cocoa Black
“Much of our growth comes from customers asking us to open closer to where they live or work,” says the Christchurch business owner behind a seven-strong coffee shop empire. “I do not think there is one single secret formula. For us, it has always been about consistency, good people, fresh food and genuinely […]
A Christchurch ritual: The Bealey Quarter
Some places become part of a city’s routine. Where locals meet friends after work, families celebrate milestones, and people settle in for a weekend stay or to enjoy a delicious meal… The Bealey Quarter has found its home within the buzz of city living. It’s a venue that’s continued to evolve while staying […]
Kirwee country charm: Thirsty Acres
A charming Kirwee bar and restaurant is the perfect place for escaping to the country. Nestled in the heart of Kirwee, just 25 minutes from Christchurch, Thirsty Acres is the ideal destination for those seeking a getaway that feels like a world away. Steeped in country charm and hospitality, the venue offers more […]
For the love of beer
Feeling inspired by breweriana collector Stu Reed on page 70? Test some of the region’s best craft breweries… Brew Moon Brewing Company A craft beer taproom and online shop in Amberley, Brew Moon is focused on one goal: bringing good beer, good food and good people together. Drop in at 12 Markham Street, […]
Eye on the ball
A Christchurch man has won a brand-new JAC ute after checking his balls for testicular cancer in the Lump Lottery. The Lump Lottery has driven thousands of Kiwi men to check their balls, with 13,478 balls checked during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The most commonly diagnosed cancer in teenage boys and young men […]
