Research explores new uses for wool

The days when sheep outnumbered people in New Zealand are long gone, yet wool remains a staple for many locally used, and exported value-added products. New Zealand merino wool is highly valued internationally, and both the industry and the wool products made in Aotearoa now are much more varied than even five years […]

Longevity builds trust: Transform Clinic

Transform Clinic Merivale is your trusted destination for Appearance Medicine and Dermal Therapy, so you can look and feel your very best. Transform Clinic is one of the longest established cosmetic and medical skin rejuvenation clinics in New Zealand, having been established in 1997, offering cosmetic and medical services throughout New Zealand. Merivale […]

Local highlights: Christchurch Attractions

Visit the Christchurch Gondola for your next family adventure. Offering stunning panoramic views of Christchurch, Lyttelton, and beyond to the Southern Alps from the viewing decks, the complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills. You’ll also find a child-friendly café, Discovery Ride about the history of the area […]

In the Hundred Acre Wood: Pooh Bear Live

Grab a hand, a hoof, a pink-ribboned tail, and a big pot of honey, Christopher Robin and his friends are coming to Christchurch. O n September 22, the James Hay Theatre will become the Hundred Acre Wood. Aaron Keown, the ‘Walt Disney of Christchurch’ brings us Pooh Bear Live, celebrating 100 years of […]

New art for Rolleston

SCAPE Public Art, the Selwyn District Council, and the Rolleston Residents’ Association, have agreed on a new permanent public artwork to become an iconic landmark of the Rolleston Town Centre. Arts laureate Dr Areta Wilkinson (Ngāi Tahu) was selected to create the new artwork, to be located in Rolleston Town Centre’s newly developed […]

Winning people and projects

The construction industry held its 2023 NZ Building People Awards in Christchurch in August, honouring the people behind the projects. The NZ Building People Awards is run by the NZ Institute of Building. This was the awards’ 30th year, recognising people from the inspiring Next Generation already making a difference, to those working […]

A wonderful setting: Broadoak

Bridal couples invariably have a vision of a beautiful location for their weddings – a special place that reflects their personalities, and that will create memories to last a lifetime. It may be a wedding on a beach, in a vineyard or in an historic building. Or it might be a stunning country […]

Modern Art Deco

As the sun comes out, so does our desire to re-decorate the house and undertake renovations. One fun interior design idea is modern art deco, a wonderful take on the iconic 1920s interior designs. Here is a guide to achieving a modern art deco interior. Use sleek lines and geometric patterns Like its […]

Expand your outdoor living

New Zealand summers are meant to be enjoyed outdoors so expanding your indoor/outdoor flow makes total sense. By Lynda Papesch Adding a verandah, a deck, a covered porch, or pergola are all ways to gain more outdoor space, and to increase the value of your home. They will also provide shelter from the […]

Taking wool to the world

International demand for New Zealand merino wool is so high that for the last five years it has been supplemented by Australian wool. Sheep numbers in Aotearoa are less than a third of what the figure was 40 years ago, with an estimated twenty million ovines being farmed. While only 10% of New […]