Tyre safety comes first: Tyres 2 Go
With summer road trips just around the corner, it’s imperative to check the health of tyres. Here are some tips, from Tyres 2 Go, to ensure yours are safe and road trip ready. Check for wear and tear As time goes by, your tyres become increasingly prone to wear and tear. Check your […]
Head out safely on the highway: KBL Automotive
One of the many things a solid European car can do is munch up the motorway miles. With Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen it’s usually done on miles of unrestricted Autobahn. With New Zealand summer road trip season fast approaching, it’s high time you ensured your European motorway muncher is in top shape. […]
The new Black Badge Ghost
Rolls Royce’s new Black Badge Ghost will launch in New Zealand next year. In the five years since Black Badge became publicly available, it has come to symbolise the pinnacle of bespoke super-luxury vehicles. Black Badge is the highly successful alter ego of Rolls-Royce, now representing more than 27 percent of commissions worldwide […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Join the freedom fight. November is the month we come together and celebrate so much with Cup and Show Week right at the heart of it all. This is the November where our focus is now directed to getting our vaccination rates over 90 percent. There is no magic in the number. It […]
From the editor: 11 November 2021
Water, water everywhere. Anger and disappointment were predictable reactions to last month’s proposed Three Waters legislation decision, given the original overwhelming public and local government objections to it. The Government legislation aims to establish four independent entities (known as Three Waters) to control drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. One entity will lump 21 […]
Mixing politics with family and fun
One of Christchurch’s youngest city councillors, James Gough knew from an early age he wanted to help facilitate change for the better. He talks to Lynda Papesch about his path so far. The city has always been home to James and he’s as passionate about it now as he was growing up. He […]
Leading with heart
The Kate Sheppard Memorial Fund works to celebrate greater Christchurch’s proud tradition of female leadership. Established by The Christchurch Foundation, the fund honours the incredible women making positive change in our community. Normally three grants are distributed each year, but due to the generosity of a local family-run Christchurch business, Evotek Technologies, this […]
Work it at the office party
Getting to the end of every year is a call for celebration, especially at work. The festive season is a time to look back on all the accomplishments, the challenges, the highs, and the lows, and say cheers with the people who were there along the way. Some spend more time at work […]
Take your tastebuds travelling
If you’re looking for the perfect foodie getaway, or a chance to escape the city in style, Lonely Planet’s Gourmet Trails celebrates 11 perfect culinary weekends in New Zealand. Staying home is an option too with six pages devoted to Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Lonely Planet tells its readers that since the city-changing […]
Sneak peek aerial spectacular
Canterbury residents are being given the chance this month to attend a free development presentation of BELLE – A performance of Air. With support from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage and Creative New Zealand, MOVEMENT OF THE HUMAN (MOTH) is developing the work in Christchurch before it premieres at the Aotearoa New […]
