Winter wonderland
Shopping, spas, skiing – Hanmer Springs is within easy reach of Christchurch, offering all of the aforesaid activities and much more. Just 90 minutes from central Christchurch, this alpine village is an all-year-round destination, whether it’s for a day, a weekend, or a longer break. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and towering forests, this […]
Digital misconceptions: Metros Marketing
In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes have embraced the power of digital marketing. Digital marketing can be highly accessible, cost-effective, and easily trackable. However, there are a few things to think about before investing your time. 1. Social Media Advertising Look at social media as being the slightly “informal” side to […]
Experience North Canterbury
Kaiapoi, Oxford, and Rangiora are an integral part of North Canterbury, satellite towns with thriving business communities and plenty to attract day trippers, weekend warriors, and holiday makers. Things to do in Oxford Tucked into the foothills of the Southern Alps, Oxford is known its great eateries, gift shops, art gallery, museum, and […]
Dry or dehydrated
Even though dry skin and dehydrated skin are often interchanged in conversation, they are actually not the same. Simply put, dry skin is a skin type, while dehydrated skin is a skin condition. You are naturally born with your skin type. Your skin condition is what occurs to your skin based on a […]
Indulge in a winter detox: GM Hair Gallery
If your hair feels dehydrated, has split ends, lacks lustre and you are struggling to style it, you might need a hair detox. GM Hair Design combats winter hair blues, with its Hair Detox Treatment offer that addresses 25 different hair issues. For just $120, it lasts up to 32 shampoos, and the […]
Gardening with limited space
Whether you live in an apartment, have a small courtyard, or simply share your space with others, it doesn’t have to stop you from gardening. Here are some tips to help you garden in your small spaces: Choose compact and dwarf varieties Look for vegetable varieties specifically bred for small spaces or containers. […]
Chicken Consommé
Consommé has a myriad of uses, a star on its own, or with additions such as vegetables, dumplings, chicken, and noodles. Ideal as a winter appetiser, brunch, or light dinner, serve it with your favourite artisan bread. Ingredients 1 cooked chicken carcass, skin and fat removed 1 medium onion, skin on, halved 1 […]
Controlling your concussion symptoms: Gill Redden Cranio
Experience concussion work using CranioSacral therapy. Gill Redden, a specialist in this type of treatment, usually gentle and safe, targets the root causes of concussion symptoms to help promote internal healing. Potentially improve concussion symptoms such as lack of coordination, pain, vertigo, and emotional outbursts with the use of this light touch technique. […]
A hub of activities: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Ross Steele, Te Pae Christchurch general manager says, “We now have over a year of events hosted under our belt, yet we continue to grow and expand with the knowledge we’ve gained, and our team is also enthused with a passion for embracing new opportunities and ideas. Committed to manaakitanga, Te Pae understands […]
New product regulations
New regulations coming into effect in December should ensure a minimum level of information is provided about designated building products, to increase confidence in their use, and support better and more efficient decision making. The Building Product Information Requirements Regulations 2022 mean that certain information is required to be provided publicly by building […]











