Comfort and confidence: The Fitting Room
Comfort, support, and a flattering fit – the key to wearing your wedding dress or guest wear with confidence is a well-fitted bra. Everyone wants to look their best at a wedding,” The Fitting Room’s Deborah Lewthwaite says. With photographers floating around comes the desire to smile and pose without constant adjusting. Encouraging bridal parties […]
The finer homes in life: Suzy Hutton
Matching discerning buyers with exceptional properties calls for a unique real estate perspective. With a sophisticated international background and a deep appreciation for refined living, realtor Suzy Hutton brings this unparalleled stance to the Canterbury property market. The Harcourts Holmwood agent, originally from picturesque Buckinghamshire, England, moved to New Zealand in 2010 alongside her husband, […]
Are they an employee or contractor? EBI Business Improvement Specialists
Understanding the new rules on classifying workers and contractors is essential. Many businesses prefer contractors because they offer flexibility, reduce overhead costs, and eliminate obligations like leave entitlements and KiwiSaver contributions. Messing this up means lawsuits, unexpected bills, and a bad reputation. Do it right, and you’ll stay compliant, avoid disputes, and treat workers fairly. […]
Treasure, bespoke: Westende Jewellers
Find three generations’ worth of love for fine jewellery bundled into one local Colombo St store. For the bride and groom searching for that dream engagement ring or wedding band, Westende Jewellers boasts the largest range of new and vintage wedding rings in the South Island. Try on different widths, styles, and colours to confidently […]
Winter property maintenance: Tradie tips to protect your home: MR Property Services
As winter approaches, preparing your home for colder months is crucial. Strong winds, heavy rain, and freezing temperatures can test your property’s integrity, making regular maintenance vital for preventing damage and protecting your home’s value. Matt Cossey, owner of MR Property Services, says that regular upkeep can prevent significant damage, reduce repair costs, and safeguard […]
Women & property
New Zealand women remain under-represented in investment property ownership, with financial barriers rather than attitudes holding them back, CoreLogic’s latest Women & Property Report 2025 reveals. The fifth edition of the report, released in March, finds female home ownership rates are closing the gap to male-only ownership, yet women continue to lag in investment property. […]
NZ Mortgages is now Squirrel: Nathan Miglani
After 10 years of helping Kiwis into homes, NZ Mortgages is officially rebranding as Squirrel. This change marks an exciting step forward, allowing us to offer even better technology, security, and support, without losing the local expertise and personal service our clients value. The industry has changed in the 10 years we have been operating. […]
Connecting with communities: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
I really enjoyed getting out and about promoting the Neighbours Aotearoa campaign last month. The theme was Let’s Celebrate, encouraging us all to reach out to neighbours, and strengthen community connections. I love nothing more than meeting the people doing great things in the community and hearing their stories. They all help make our city […]
Asset and succession planning: Canterbury Property Investors Association
Successful long-term planning requires an understanding of your personal goals and objectives, as well as specialist knowledge across corporate, tax and trust laws. “It’s a huge topic and one that in my view, needs to be planned properly with the involvement of the family,” says Canterbury Property Investors Association (CPIA) president Nigel Barker. “It starts […]
Revive yourself, visit Silverstream: Urban Revival
Wedding planning often generates a need to restore energy, refresh palates, and reinvigorate the mind and body for what lies ahead. As its name states, Urban Revival does all of that. Located in the Silverstream subdivision in Kaiapoi, the quirky, fully licensed café is a place to feed and revive the soul. The retro setting […]
