Moving forward: Ricoh

Work is about what you do, not where you do it. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors. Additionally the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed along with with them. Helping businesses move forward locally is Ricoh NZ Christchurch. We take time to understand your business, […]

Warmth underfoot: Carpet Binders

As the colder months approach, we wrap ourselves in electric blankets and slippers to stay cosier. It might be time to consider installing warm carpet over hard floors to protect ourselves from freezing temperatures. Picture this: a family game night, complete with soft cushions to sink into and a Monopoly board spread out […]

Treat your tastbuds: Wetlands Eatery

Brunch, lunch, coffee or tasty cabinet treats – nothing beats a bite to eat at a good cafe. Finding the right place, however, can sometimes be challenging.   Today’s cafe culture calls for a nice environment to enjoy with friends and family, a variety of choices for all dietary requirements, and an array […]

Leadership potential: Peter Townsend

One of the most exciting programmes we run at Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is our “Future Leaders Programme”. We have just completed two, week-long programmes involving over 40 final year health sector students, from a variety of disciplines. In a sector and a society calling out for strong leadership, it is encouraging […]

Braced for the future: Orthodontix

Three-dimensional (3D) modelling is now recognised globally as a sophisticated, multifunctional tool for designing, and creating. Last year, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) awarded the 2022 Ortho Innovator Award to Lightforce, clinically acceptable, 100 percent personalised, fixed braces. Christchurch Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Ronald M. Sluiter, of Orthodontix, began utilising Lightforce, the world’s […]

$9.9m needed for museum

A fundraising target of $9.9M in four years has been set for the new Lyttelton Museum. The target figure includes the cost of the build construction, museum fit-out, display design and installation, professional fees, and one year of operating costs. Construction could commence once 50% of the cost of the build has been […]

Soak your cares away: Wright Hot Springs

Influencers everywhere are only too happy to let you know what to think, and what to drink, and the less said the better about all the goop Gwyneth Paltrow thinks your house should smell like. You could spend a fortune pursuing the latest fads and fashions in what is now branded as the […]

Warmth with flair

Finding the perfect heating solution is essential for creating a cosy and liveable space. Beyond functionality, heating options can also add a touch of style to your home decor. Radiators are a classic choice that has evolved over time. Today, they come in a variety of designs, from sleek and minimalist to ornate […]

Most trusted brands

Reader’s Digest 24th Annual Most Trusted Brands survey results reinforce that to retain trust during difficult financial times requires innovation, adaptability and, above all, excellence. Coming out of the pandemic years and head-first into a period of high inflation, has encouraged the best brands to regroup and work even harder to secure customer […]

Designed for the future: Gary Todd Architecture

Refusing to follow meekly the ‘Queenstown vernacular’, this stunning home, The Lake House, is the essence of contemporary architecture for its location. Bold enough to hold its own place in a vast pristine environment, enduring clean lines combine with concrete, steel, aluminium, and tile. Its design, construction, and materiality ground it in the […]