Proceeding creatively
Christchurch local Bridget Williams is the brains behind Bead and Proceed. She talks with Brydie Macbeth about how it started and what it does. Chairman of the Fendalton Community Board, a member of the Global Shapers Community for the World Economic Forum and a part of the AsiaNZ Foundation leadership network, Bridget Williams […]
Millbrook Classic
A new one-off Pro-Am golf tournament, the Millbrook Classic, will tee off at Queenstown’s Coronet 18 course and be played over the weekend of 2-3 April. The tournament aims to provide support for Kiwi professional golfers, many of whom have been adversely affected by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly with limited […]
Lifeline for struggling business owners
Haylee Wrenn has seen it all – from business owners who can’t understand why they are making a loss, to those who don’t realise they are making a profit. Some businesses are structured inefficiently, while others are too lean. Every week she speaks with someone whose mental health is severely affected by their […]
Serious fun for children all ages: Chipmunks Wigram
From tots to toddlers to pre-teens, Chipmunks Wigram is the hottest ticket in town for fun times, fabulous events and collecting treasure. The colourful playland offers a vast range of slides, swings, climbing walls and themed play areas in a temperature controlled indoor zone that is ambient and superb whatever the weather outside. […]
Adding up retirement: phwealth
Retirement is inevitable for all of us, but some are more prepared than others. The latest retirement expenditure report predicts that a couple living in Christchurch City will need $809,000 over and above NZ Super to live a retirement with “choices”. The figure reduces to $511,000 for a couple living in the regions. […]
Romance springs
Looking for your next romantic getaway? For a quick weekend trip, Hanmer Springs is the perfect escape for some quality time with your sweetheart. There are activities to fill your days with, and the opportunity to relax and soak up some downtime together. Here are a few ideas. Book a couples massage to […]
Chic shirt styling
An essential trans-seasonal wardrobe item, (in our humble opinion), is an oversized shirt. When worn as a layer over t-shirts and tanks, it provides a light amount of warmth but doesn’t add too much heaviness to an outfit. Buttoned up and tucked into pants or a skirt, a shirt becomes a smart casual […]
Green is gold
The fashion world is in a green haze, as runways around the world celebrate the colour in all its glory. Synonymous with the natural world, shades of green vary from deep khaki to light sage, bright neon to muted moss. In the latest autumn and winter collections, green is the hero in floaty […]
Lust for a little black dress
In every wardrobe should live a little black dress. Chic, classic, and undoubtedly effective. From Chanel’s Vogue cover in 1926 to Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy number, the little black dress remains timeless and versatile while providing ultimate elegance. For everyday autumn attire, a black maxi dress is an easy option to achieve that playful […]
A new beauty boss in town: Lovoir Beauty
Whether you’re wanting to relax and unwind with a massage, looking to improve your skin health or just needing a pick-me-up, The Crossing has a new beauty boss in town who is the skin and body expert we all need. With a new location in the Central City, the benefits of beauty have […]
