Classy catering and corporate hosting: G&T Catering
It is the gateway to Christmas and summer, but the party can’t start without our event professionals. Cup and Show week will see the fabulous team at G&T Catering take a deep breath, and take a full immersion dive into all the roles that underpin the party for Cantabrians. Building relationships and supporting […]
WOW winners take the stage
The weird, wacky, and the wonderful were all on stage in early October at the 33rd World of WearableArt (WOW) Show 2023 in Wellington. The Supreme Award went to Nelson designer Gill Saunders for her garment, Earthling, making it her 13th WOW placing, seventh award win, and her second time receiving the pinnacle […]
Unlock adventure: Codebreakers
If you’re looking for a super fun night out, or a team-building activity, look no further than an escape room. An exhilarating, real-life adventure game, it involves you and your team being in a specially designed room with the goal of getting out. You’ll work together to crack codes, decipher clues and solve […]
Better than ever: Christchurch City Council
Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up and the city is absolutely buzzing. If I do say so myself, Christchurch is looking better than ever. I was over the moon to see the news that the CBD has become even more of a destination with retail space in high demand. […]
Happy first birthday: VVV Real Estate
Reaching their own milestone anniversary, VVV Real Estate is celebrating how far they have come in just one year since launching their business. Business Owner, Stephanie Robertson had a clear vision for the company she wanted to build, and while the year has been anything but easy for real estate, she is proud […]
Think seasonal
Fresh fruit and vegetables are often more available and less expensive to buy during their regular growing seasons, which explains why eateries regularly offer seasonal menus. Many foodies also adapt their eating to enjoy seasonal produce, swapping out an item or two here and there. For instance, try swapping tomatoes for orange slices […]
Strong for summer: Muscle People
Those first hints of summer fill us with excitement, and fires our desire to get active. We want to roll back the years, and maybe even re-enact all our past glories at tennis, running, touch, or waterskiing. Next thing you know, you’ve dived in boots and all. The end result is a niggle […]
Te Kaha kai
Construction of Te Kaha, Ōtautahi’s new multi-use arena, is progressing visibly, and planning for the retail, and corporate food and beverage aspects is now underway. Due to open in April 2026, Te Kaha is being operated by Venues Ōtautahi (VŌ). Chief Executive, Caroline Harvie-Teare says they’re committed to ensuring Te Kaha is a […]
Event business vital: Te Pae
I have just returned from the Business Events Industry Aotearoa conference, in Blenheim, where all parts of the business events industry meet to exchange ideas and share knowledge. It started me thinking how important conferences are for the businesses and communities that host them. The ecosystem of events runs deep into our economy. […]
Sandpit fun: Playcentre Shop
Sandpit play offers lots of great benefits for toddlers and young children. It can help to enhance motor skills, spark creativity, and learn in a fun way. From digging and sifting, to creating scenes for animals and fantasy creatures, building sand castles and creating tracks for toy cars, there’s endless possibilities with a […]












