Is your scalp sending SOS signals? Serendipity+ Head Spa
Christchurch scalp specialist and hair stylist Tatsushi Hasegawa reveals three warning signs you shouldn’t ignore. “Every scalp tells a story, and I love helping people understand what their scalp is trying to tell them,” says Tatsushi Hasegawa (Hase) of SERENDIPITY+ Head Spa. A master in scalp health, and one of few in the […]
Fire & Feast street festival
A two-day celebration of the very best Canterbury kai is your chance to eat Michelin star food without the fine dining price tag. P reviously Fire on High, an annual one-day food fest on High Street, the reimagined Fire and Feast celebrates the very best of local food and produce. Back bigger than […]
Wearable drugs
A Christchurch scientist has developed a world-first wearable drug delivery platform with a view to targeting the $10 billion US injectables market. Christchurch medtech startup Zuuka is preparing to commercialise a world-first wearable drug delivery platform to help people with diabetes, obesity, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s manage injectable treatments more easily at home. The […]
7 reasons to invest in a wool rug: Carpet Binders
Investing in New Zealand-grown warmth underfoot is something you’ll wish you did earlier. Here’s seven reasons why. “We’re passionate about supporting New Zealand wool and the rural communities behind it,” says Michelle MacWilliam, co-owner of Carpet Binders on Hayton Road. “At the end of the day, no one ever regrets investing in quality, […]
Cosy up
As winter flicks our internal ‘hibernation’ switch and we feel the urge to hunker down, it feels good to create spaces that support that hunkering. How do you switch up your décor to make it more winter-appropriate? Through a combination of comfort (soft textiles), ambience (warm lighting), and styling (seasonal accessories). You don’t […]
Legal ally on immigration – Vanessa Cha at Pier Law
Immigrating to New Zealand can be an overwhelming, complex and costly experience, but a local lawyer is on hand to help. Pier Law is delighted to introduce associate Vanessa Cha, who has come on board to lead the immigration team. The firm supports clients in Christchurch and across the country, as well as […]
Feeling the vibes: Alison Adams
Why a vibrant, energised city matters for Christchurch’s economy. Christchurch has felt more alive over the past few months. Packed sporting events and concerts, bustling streets, and a growing feeling that Ōtautahi is the place to be. That vibrancy is critical to how the city grows. Cities succeed because people choose to live, […]
Paella, please! – Curator’s House
Where flavour transports you to the streets of Spain, authentic paella and tapas are among some of the can’t-miss dishes from this Botanic Gardens-facing restaurant. A menu built upon Spanish gastronomy from its founder the late Javier Garcia, and fusing innovation from head chef Victoria ‘Vikki’ Liptrot, Curator’s House is where tradition and […]
Building the future for the Banks Peninsula – Vanessa Weenink
New classrooms and sustainable transport infrastructure on the way. I was delighted to see that communities across the Banks Peninsula are set to benefit from more investment in schools and sustainable transport infrastructure. The Government announced funding for four new classrooms at Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo as part of a $62.5 million investment […]
Climbing high – 27 Steps
Fine wining and dining doesn’t come any finer than this long-standing New Regent Street fixture. A few months ago, my husband and I wandered into 27 Steps on New Regent Street looking to have dinner and a glass of wine before heading to the theatre. We hadn’t booked, and the place was packed. […]
