A monumental achievement: Quoin Structural Consultants
A striking elliptical landmark on Durham street invites community to its impressive multi-purpose space. Aldersgate was the first stone church in Canterbury, owned by the Methodist mission. Its prior relationship with Quoin Structural Consultants gave confidence for the challenging redesign. Although now a contemporary beauty, the original 150-year-old archway doors […]
Spark-ling new streetscape
The advent of forward-thinking architecture in Christchurch provides consolation for loved structures lost, and forges a new identity for the city as a stylish and technologically advanced urban landscape. Sheppard and Rout Architects’ graceful Spark building brings almost 500 staff from the suburbs to the centre. Spark sought to play a […]
From Marlborough to Mauritius: Windsor Gallery
Outstanding artworks by Anneke Bester and Rhonye McIlroy are showcased in the 18 May – 13 June exhibition at Windsor Gallery. A follower of the neo-renaissance movement, Anneke has been painting and sculpting since she was 16 years old. She has sculpted commercial commissions for hotel projects in South Africa, […]
Takeaways & coffee sorted! – Pam’s Cafe and Gifts
These may be testing times we’re living through, but Pam Burrows of Pam’s Café and Gifts is proving that the old saying ‘The show must go on’ is the only way to go when the going gets tough. While keeping in mind COVID-19 Level […]
central city equity investment opportunity: MAAT Group
Maat Consulting Ltd is offering an equity investment opportunity in a new company, Victoria Property Investment Ltd, which has been formed to purchase the property at 99-123 Victoria Street, Christchurch. This investment has 7,226.2 m² of net lettable area, spanning four levels of fully tenanted office space at 123 Victoria Street, […]
The Dynamic Duo
Two of the top dogs of the dental world are teaming up to bring you a service like no other. Richard Greenlees from Lovebite and Dr. David Kao from Christchurch Boutique Dental are trailblazers in their field and it is safe to say they make quite the pairing – certainly one worth […]
The sweetest spot: Original Foods Baking Co
For more than 25 years, Original Foods Baking Co has been baking its delicious range of sweet treats including cakes, donuts, muffins, brownies and slices sold under the Original Foods Baking Co™, Goofy™ and Bite Me™ supermarket brands. The company’s seriously yummy goods can be found in supermarkets, cafés and […]
Tame the lockdown mane! – Hair, Art & Beauty
The wait is over! Level 2 is finally here, which means we can attend to some much-needed maintenance. While we’ve all been panicking over our out-of-control eyebrows and ‘wisdom-highlights’, Hair Art & Beauty understands that lockdown has been a challenging time and wants to thank the community for staying home and staying […]
Liposuction & fat transfer
Tumescent liposuction is recognised as the safest form of liposuction. Dr Ken Macdonald from KM Surgical fills us in on the benefits of this popular technology. Offering an unparalleled opportunity to improve body contours without general anaesthetic, tumescent liposuction improves your body’s shape by removing unwanted fat in a very […]
An alternative to breast reduction: encore cosmetic clinic
Once upon a time there was only one way to reduce breast size. It involved a surgical procedure which could include a significant recovery period and possible complications. Only a small proportion of procedures were able to be carried out within the public system. Fortunately, an alternative approach is […]












