Take a punt: Christchurch Attractions

Spring is an ideal season for punting on the tranquil Avon River; a unique Christchurch experience. Sit back, relax, and be surrounded by nature on a classic punt ride through central Christchurch. Choose to depart from the Antigua Boat Sheds site to float past the fresh flora and blooms in the Botanic Gardens, […]

Caught on camera: My Glam Booth

The countdown is on to our summer events season, and Christchurch is readying for revelry. This is when fun-loving Cantabrians dress to impress, and socialise and party like there is no tomorrow. My Glam Booth captures all the magical merriment, wherever it happens – you name the event and it will be there. […]

Light up the garden

When it comes to outdoor lighting, whether you like twinkly lights all year round, or need some functional lighting, there is a plethora of options; all of which will inspire you to make more use of your garden in the evenings. Decorative Who says twinkly lights are only for Christmas time? You can […]

Investing in your future: Harcourts Grenadier

A career in real estate offers numerous benefits, and can grow as your life changes. Sarah McLeod, co-owner of the Halswell and Wigram offices with Harcourts Grenadier is a testament to that, as she explains. “I’ve been working in real estate for 16 years. I went from PA, to agent, to manager, to […]

New visitor info centre

The Grand in Cathedral Square will be home to Christchurch’s isite from early November. The former post office building, above, is currently going through a major renovation and transformation. ChristchurchNZ worked with Christchurch City Council and New Zealand’s Visitor Information Network (VIN) to consider an appropriate geographic area for the central city isite […]

An exceptional hotel: Chateau on the Park

Nothing makes for a more pleasing first impression than an unexpected gesture of sincere welcome. Chateau on the Park, a Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, welcomes every guest upon check-in with a delicious, warm chocolate chip cookie; a thoughtful gesture that immediately reassures guests they are in the best of hands. This Gothic-inspired, […]

A romantic getaway: St James Hotel

Hanmer is delightful in any season. Whether you’re an ‘active relaxer,’ or stretching out with a glass of something delicious is more your speed, the alpine air and mountain surroundings let you know you have arrived somewhere special. Endorsing green initiatives, the centrally located St James Hotel has an EV charger on site. […]

Sleep cooler this summer: Dreamwool Beds

As the nights warm up, you may be enduring a hot sleeping environment. The quality of your sleep has a big effect on your quality of life, which is why it’s essential to invest in a natural, quality mattress. While many people just accept that they are hot sleepers and put up with […]

Enduring furniture repair shop: McDonald and Hartshorne Quality Furniture Specialists

Supporting local is a way of life for proud Cantabrians. Congratulations are due for a special Christchurch business success story on reaching their 20-year anniversary in January 2024. As for most Ōtautahi businesses, the last 15 years have been a particularly wild ride, meaning there’s all the more reason to celebrate and share […]

One-of-a-kind charm bracelet: Sophie Divett Jewellery

Charm bracelets are a timeless style of jewellery that goes back to ancient times when people would wear talismans and symbols as a means of protection and good luck. Sophie Divett Jewellery is excited to introduce its new charm and charm bracelet collection. “Creating our own collection of charms has been something we’ve […]