Couch clean

The couch is the family hub, the place where everyone (often including the dog) can sit to relax and spend time together. Unsurprisingly this makes the couch a place that quickly collects dirt, pet hair, and crumbs, especially if you are a big fan of movie snacks. When you do your spring clean, […]

Thorough bread catering: Halswell Bakery

Whether you’re hosting an event or planning a car boot party at the races, the talented team at Halswell Bakery can provide fresh, delicious catering to suit your requirements. From tasty club sandwich platters, and savouries, to custom-made birthday cakes, donuts, and sweet treats, everything is freshly handmade on site. With a focus […]

Join the party: No.4 Bar

The restaurants and bars around Christchurch truly love to put on a party at Cup Week. It’s a chance for them to show off a bit, and to create a great atmosphere for punters to simply enjoy the glamour of the occasion. No.4 Bar, the neighbourhood gastro-pub in Merivale, is famous for its […]

PowerUp campaign: ChirstchurchNZ

Ōtautahi has been a great centre of women’s achievement and we want to build on that strong legacy. Consider this year’s football tournament that was not known as “the women’s world cup”, but simply, FIFA. There was no need to prefix it. The game was being played at an exceptional level, by talented […]

The countdown is on: ChristchurchNZ

It’s fast, fierce, and a whole lot of fun. The countdown to the FAST5 Netball World Series is on. Grab your girlfriends, rally the youngsters, or get the whole whānau together – it is time to get behind the FAST5 Ferns as they return to the court this spring. FAST5 is netball like […]

Editor’s Note: Early detection

Throughout each year, various months, weeks, and days are dedicated to a variety of insidious diseases, many of them cancers. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a call for women of all ages to check, or be checked, for lumps in their breasts. Early detection of cancers of any type reduces the number […]

Biketober – riding in style

Cycling in style What’s the best $20 you ever spent on clothes? For Katy McRae, it was her long, leather coat – an “absolute steal” from TradeMe. She wears it on her cycle commute when the weather is less than pleasant. “I’ll also wear a skirt or dress and stockings on those days, […]

Become a local tourist

In New Zealand, we are experiencing an influx of international tourists. Why not join them and embark on an adventurous South Island road trip of your own? See below a road trip itinerary that you can customise to how many days you’d like to spend in each place, starting in Christchurch and making […]

Show week

Christchurch during spring, does it get any better? The city is ON SHOW right now and life is good. The New Zealand Agricultural Show 15-17 November 2023 A&P Shows are a time-honoured way to bring together town and country. They provide an opportunity for New Zealanders to get up close and personal with […]

NZ Cup and Show week is back and everyone is invited

  Riccarton Park A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days. The Grand Tour brings us Sir Dave Dobbyn live on Saturday 11 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day. All you need is a GA ticket to enjoy the performance after the last […]