Where’s your Mauri Tau?
Few resources and a need for whānau connection led to a new learning book, Kei whea a Mauri Tau – Where is Mauri Tau. The book was created to help children recognise, describe and manage emotions such as anxiety, worry, anger, hurt and feelings of missing loved ones. Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki, a clinical […]
Gadgety goodness
A comfortable fit These Sony LinkBuds don’t exactly look comfortable, but they are by far the most comfortable earbuds I’ve used. Rather than poke into your ear canal, they instead sit in the outer conforms of your ear, and if you take a picture of your ear and upload it to the app, […]
Touch your inner creativity: Art Metro
Creativity needs time, space and encouragement. What creativity doesn’t need is judgement or grading, set expectations and prescribed curricula. Kindergarten memories of experiments with paints, clay, and playdough are intrinsic to most of us, but somewhere along the line expressing ourselves in the visual arts dropped out of the picture, so to speak. […]
The finest of furniture: McDonald and Hartshorne
Our furniture says a lot about who we are; the furniture we choose for our homes reflects the styles we love, our favourite designs and fabrics, as well as the eras of history that we most admire. The secret to sourcing high-end, quality furniture, as opposed to cheap, imported furniture, is to begin […]
Dream bathroom becomes reality: The Bathroom Fitout Company
Renovating your home is an exciting process, but can often feel overwhelming. That’s why having an expert team onboard to guide you throughout the journey is the best option. “When Annie spoke to us about renovating their home, it was her dream to transform and upgrade her bathrooms into the classic country style […]
Industrial chic: RESENE
Industrial interiors are often associated with lofty apartments and gentrified factory buildings that have been repurposed and converted into urban dwellings. Elements of this trendy interior style can be made to work in nearly any type of home. Plus, you don’t have to go for a full-on industrial look to still be able […]
Add a little light
One of the best ways to transform your interior spaces is with lighting. Light and shade can make a room feel comfortable but also dramatic and atmospheric. When used correctly, it can help highlight artwork on a wall, make a room look and feel bigger, or simply add a warm, gentle glow instead […]
A grand opportunity
Work is well under way to turn The Grand in central Christchurch into a world-class destination, complete with an artisan French bakery, people-focused food court experience, visitor information centre, iconic restaurants, and bars and one of New Zealand’s largest outdoor plazas. Stage 1 of the project is already fully funded. A second crowdfunding […]
Passive makes perfect sense: Team Green Architects
Architecturally designed passive houses have come to the fore in recent years, and among the leading proponents is Team Green Architects. Its approach is to fully understand each client’s dream and vision, to follow world leading energy efficient design principals, focus on a beautiful architectural outcome, and bring together the best team to […]
Help conserve Putaringamotu: Riccarton Bush
A remarkable 7.8-hectare remnant Kahikatea forest, situated just 3km from the Christchurch City centre, Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush needs your help. Open free to the public during daylight hours, the bush includes almost 900 metres of flat, relatively accessible tracks. Home to numerous native birds such as kereru, korimako, pīwakawaka and riroriro, and to many […]
