All made up: Ballantynes
Having your makeup done professionally, such as by the M.A.C team at Ballantynes, whose work is featured, helps add a ‘wow’ factor to any special event. If you’re doing your makeup yourself, here are some tips to help achieve a stunning look. A must-have for Cup and Show day is M.A.C Fix + […]
New year, new kitchen: Kitchen Concepts
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and somewhere you’re likely to spend a lot of time; therefore you should love what you see. Soon it will be 2024, and if you’ve been putting off updating your kitchen then it’s time to get to it and start next year off on the […]
Be part of the Addington magic: Addington Raceway
A highlight on New Zealand’s sporting and social calendars, Addington Raceway takes the stage for two incredible days of racing, entertainment, fashion, and great food and wine this November. The action starts on Tuesday 14 November with the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day, and continues on Friday 17 November with the Canterbury […]
Idealogical nonsense: PB Employment Law
The Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill is an example of pointless and unnecessary legislation being rushed through Parliament. The law is currently well-settled in this area. A restraint of trade is unenforceable unless the Employment Court decides otherwise. This reflects the reality that every worker should have the right to earn […]
Canterbury’s newest destination venue: Thirsty Acres
Whether you’re looking for somewhere for a staff Christmas party, your next social function, a special event for your retirement village, or perhaps a car club gathering, it’s all about location. Just 25 minutes from Christchurch you’ll discover Kirwee, a picturesque destination in the Selwyn District – it’s the perfect place to escape […]
A spring paving spruce-up: Dragon Stone Paving
Spring is a time when people’s thoughts invariably turn to cleaning, tidying and upgrading homes. Often these thoughts aren’t limited to the interior of a house, but to the exterior of a property which may be looking neglected and tired after a long winter. Could it be that new pavers would bring renewed […]
Workplace culture change
A gradual culture change is happening in our workplaces, according to a University of Canterbury workplace analytics group. Co-leader of the group, Professor Katharina Näswall, says there’s growing awareness of the need to cultivate work environments that don’t expect compartmentalisation. Previously, employees have been expected to leave their emotional lives at home, she […]
Agile workspace: Ricoh NZ
Did you know that approximately 64 percent of business premises are the wrong size or designed inefficiently? Modern workplaces have evolved significantly during the past three years, catering for different work styles, hours and needs. Enter the hybrid – or agile – workplace. Essentially these digitally enhanced spaces support hybrid work forces and […]
Bloody Mary cocktail
Known for its tangy, savoury, spicy, and refreshing taste, the Bloody Mary is a classic recipe to have on hand for hosting this season. Ingredients 1 teaspoon sea salt, or as needed Ice cubes, as needed 3/4 cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice mix 45ml of vodka 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce 1 dash of […]
Jetty opens
After 12 long years, the rebuilt Governors Bay Jetty is now open, and once again accessible to the public. Closed to the public since the February 2011 earthquakes, the 300-metre long jetty was rebuilt as a community-led project, and opened at the end of September 2023, in time for summer. Historically, the Christchurch […]
