A balanced focus: Anstice Optometrists

Genetics, individual characteristics, and environment all play a role in the development of myopia (short sightedness) over time. Myopia is where the eyeball is too long or too powerful, resulting in blurred far vision, with close objects clear within a certain range. Your optometrist will identify key risk indicators for the need to […]

Hop on a tram: Christchurch Attractions

Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at along with live commentary from your driver, it’s the perfect way to see the evolving city centre – plus children travel free with a paying adult. The […]

Dino devotion: Jurassic Adventure

Christchurch’s dinosaur-themed park is a fan favourite. Jurassic Adventure’s animatronic dinosaurs and all-accessible attractions have won the hearts of many Cantabrians, and here’s what they have to say. Tash Kees says, “This maze has been built for everyone and people with disabilities like Aiden can also enjoy it too. They support Hapai Access […]

New Hanmer track

If Hanmer Springs is your holiday destination, check out a new Conical Hill walking track. The Te Tihi o Rauhea/Conical Hill Loop Trail is around 6kms long, taking between 90 -120 minutes to walk. The trail can be accessed from several points and the signs (such as the one pictured) can be followed […]

A round of applause: Ovation Musical Theatre

Artistic Director, Ravil Atlas, is revolutionising Christchurch’s musical theatre scene with Ovation Musical Theatre. Ravil, a seasoned Broadway professional, brings his unwavering passion for the arts to the forefront, as he and the rest of the Ovation Musical Theatre board aim to make professional musical theatre affordable for residents of Christchurch with their […]

The current business market: NAI Harcourts

Currently commercial real estate consultants and business brokers are frequently being asked what the market is doing for business sales. That is certainly the case for Athol McCully and Cecilia Xiao of NAI Harcourts, Christchurch City Commercial. They say that right now they are seeing a lot of new interest from people seeking to […]

Weaponising sexual assault claims: PB Employment Law

It is widely accepted that there is a huge amount of unreported sexual abuse happening in society. The Ministry of Justice New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey claims 94% percent of sexual assaults are not reported to Police. However what is rarely commented on is the weaponisation of sexual abuse claims, which overwhelmingly […]

Agile workspaces: Ricoh

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 […]

Security redefined: Commonwealth Vault

In a world of uncertainty where possessions hold both sentimental and financial value, safeguarding them becomes paramount. For those seeking a facility to store their prized valuables, their number one priority is that the facility brings the utmost in both security and sophistication for complete peace of mind. Commonwealth Vault utilises its state-of-the-art […]

The view from the top: NZ Mortgages

We’ve been anticipating it for a while and now it looks like we’ve arrived at the peak of interest rates – and what will probably be a turning point in the market. In late May, the Reserve Bank raised the OCR (Official Cash Rate) by 0.25 basis points, a move that came as […]