A tidy Kiwi Christmas
Between 1.6 million kilograms of wrapping paper (that’s 10,000 trees), 25 million kilograms of plastic packaging waste, and one-third of Christmas food discarded, the Christmas holiday contributes to a 30% increase in waste across New Zealand. It’s a bitter pill to swallow during such a cheerful season – yet it’s our wasteful reality. […]
Fresh meals with ease – Balance by Simo
The holiday season is upon us and the last thing you need to think about is cooking dinner at the end of a busy day, or what to take for lunch next week. Fresh, healthy, and tailor-made meals come together with ease at this newly opened delicatessen in Ilam. Rather than having a […]
Earthquake-damaged home honoured
Would you believe us if we told you an earthquake-damaged Somerfield home has been crowned the best house in New Zealand? With a budget of just over $600,000, Mitchell Coll of Fabric worked with design and cost restraints to refresh Red Pine Villa in Somerfield – a project that would beat the best […]
Be a perfect ‘pawrent’ this Christmas
Christmas is all about family – pets included. Here are five ways to give your pet a magical Christmas. 1. Show me the money, honey Make a donation (in your pet’s name if you feel like sharing the love) to pet charities such as SPCA New Zealand or Pet Refuge NZ. Donating much-needed […]
Decorative DIY
Looking at your Christmas decorations the day before you have guests over and feel something is missing? Try these last-minute high-impact DIY décor ideas. Ornament-filled vases This simple décor trick adds festive flair without taking up too much space. Fill a vase or jar with Christmas ornaments for a mantel display or centrepiece. […]
A hub for global collaboration: Ross Steele
Ōtautahi Christchurch has been buzzing with activity, welcoming over 37,000 visitors across 80+ events at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre from July to November. Our city’s vibrant business event programme generated around $48.3 million in economic impact for this period. Global conferences like the New Zealand Aerospace Summit, Adaptation Futures, and Water NZ […]
WIN this Christmas
Win your way to better summer beauty. Gift to a deserving friend, family member or colleague, or pop it under the tree for yourself – we’ll keep the secret. For the skincare aficionado Give the gift of great skin this Christmas with DMK’s new Festive Gift Sets for a very merry and radiant […]
$72.5 million property market slash
Who runs the property market right now? Buyers. New data indicates that buyers in New Zealand continue to hold negotiation power, judging by the multi-million dollar slash from asking prices in the third quarter of 2025. Collectively, people selling their homes cut $72.5 million from their original asking prices, as reported by New […]
Movement on mortgages: Kelvin Davidson
10 things to know about mortgage lending in New Zealand right now. As interest rates ease and housing activity picks up, mortgage lending is following suit. The New Zealand Reserve Bank’s latest data shows how borrowers and lenders are adapting to these changing conditions. It reveals 10 key insights shaping the mortgage market […]
Christmas has come knocking: Mayor Phil Mauger
Christchurch is set to be a hub of activity with a packed summer events calendar under way. The Special Olympics National Summer Games are at Parakiore from 10 to 14 December, with the official opening of the city’s newest recreation and sports centre just around the corner. The Council has heaps of summer […]
