From the editor: 28 October 2021
New directions Owning a home in days long past was usually a realistic goal for all Kiwis, young and old. Now however, housing, its availability and affordability are ongoing hot topics. For countless young people, owning a home of their own will be an ongoing challenge. The property market continues to rise, with […]
Tee off for charity
Showcasing wine, artisan products and the Pegasus Golf & Sports Club, the inaugural North Canterbury Wine Region Charity Golf Day will be held on Friday November 26. The Charity Golf Day will aid the Rural Support Trust – North Canterbury. The event will be limited to 88 participants (22 teams of four players). […]
Transforming culture
Christchurch will host the premiere of performance artist Alexa Wilson’s latest work Rituals of Destruction on November 27 as part of the 2021 Ōtautahi Tiny Performance Festival. An innovator, a curator, a choreographer, and a performance artist, Alexa spent more than a decade performing in Europe and globally before returning to New Zealand. […]
Lighting up the screen
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) will now open in Christchurch, following the cancellation of the Auckland season. Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal and the Lumière Cinemas will screen 95 feature films from 37 countries. Joining the previously announced line-up of New Zealand films is MILKED, a thought-provoking exploration of New Zealand’s […]
What is your next chapter? Mike Pero Real Estate Northcote
The motivations as to why people buy or sell property range from a change in employment location or growth in family size, to downsizing or working on an investment portfolio. “In our profession of selling homes, we meet many people who are on a journey of big change in their living situation,” says […]
Bird-pleasing plants: Lushingtons
At this time of year the birds have a little more chirp in their voices and if you’d like to make the most of this free entertainment, plant some bird-friendly plants and they’ll come flocking. The song of the bellbird and tui is something special and even though they’re native birds, you don’t […]
The Mo movement
November is an important month for many Kiwis, as it signifies the incredible campaigning for Men’s mental health led by Movember. This year marks Angus Cameron’s fifth as a ‘Mo Bro’ and second as a community ambassador. The movement is important to Angus, whose passion stems from a desire to be a part […]
Using green tech for climate change
Reducing carbon emissions to net zero is urgent, and so is adjusting to the hazards of a warming world. Among the companies actively supporting change is FintechNZ which recently called for more commitment to green tech to help climate change and move toward a sustainable financial services sector. FintechNZ acting executive director Jason […]
New residency visa category: Migration Associates
Thousands of migrants now have a pathway to New Zealand residency. Immigration New Zealand has just announced a new category, starting December 1, offering a one-off opportunity for many migrants who are currently living and working in New Zealand to apply for a residency visa. The new 2021 Residency Visa Category recognises the […]
Business is booming: NAI Harcourts
Despite the recent lockdown, or maybe because of it, NAI Harcourts is very busy currently dealing with both buyers and sellers of businesses. We usually find that during a holiday period, enquiries for businesses ramp up, and we believe that’s because people have some time to consider what they would like to do […]
