Tranquil conference haven: Rosebank Estate
Some of the best conference venues are closer than we think. Rosebank Estate is a tranquil haven only six minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from our CBD. The venue rooms accommodate groups of 10 to 150, while the four conference rooms offer flexibility of seating style, set up […]
Coconut Bliss Balls Recipe
Coconut Bliss Balls are a seriously tasty way to pack some nutritional punch into your diet. Roll them in coconut, coat them in crumbled nuts, drizzle them with dark chocolate, or add some dried cranberries – this is the recipe to memorise, glamorise and keep in mind for whenever you need something […]
Luxury at Latimer
Christchurch’s buzzing central city is home to Rydges Latimer hotel and its premium steakhouse restaurant Bloody Mary’s. Rydges Latimer embraces the largest in-hotel conference venues in Christchurch – an entire floor dedicated to successful meetings and events. The spaces are flexible, catering to everything from top-tier corporate training to gorgeous […]
It’s happening at Universo
Owners of Universo, Madlen and Wayne Shaw, have achieved what eludes so many: sophistication and style in an atmosphere of family-friendly comfort and approachability. Its three spaces – the café, restaurant and bar – can be used individually for functions, or you can have exclusive use of all three. The […]
Endless possibilities: Rossendale Vineyard
Think of a chameleon and the way it adapts to suit the circumstances. Rossendale Vineyard has that same adaptability. It’s such a versatile setting with its large main room, three smaller rooms, acres of outdoor garden area and ample car parking that it is ideal for any function or event. […]
Slice of paradise: Methven Resort
Situated against a breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Alps, Methven Resort offers an idyllic, exclusive event venue for creating unforgettable, seamless experiences. Nestled within the perfect slice of New Zealand paradise, the resort is the ultimate venue for hosting conferences, weddings and other celebrations. Take your pick from their variety of […]
Where the action’s at: Ashburton Boulevard Day
More than 40 years ago, an enthusiastic member of the Ashburton business community – Russell Anstiss – started the now-iconic Ashburton Boulevard Day as a way of promoting the rural town and its CBD. Today, the event hosts over 120 fantastic stalls with an amazing range of shopping delights, say local business […]
Welcoming and peaceful venue: La Vida Centre
Purpose-built and established by Life Church in 2006, La Vida Centre is a welcoming and peaceful venue offering amazing flexibility of space. Facilities Manager Adrian Dinnissen says, “The heart behind La Vida was to welcome all of Christchurch – this is a place for the whole community to use”. Conveniently […]
Stress-free events
Event Coordinator is right up there in the ‘most stressful jobs’ lists, where it stands its own against airline pilot, police officer and broadcaster. Enough said. We’ve collected, collated and created a list of top tips for maintaining a cool head if event planning is next on your to-do list. […]
The champions of business
This year’s finalists at The Westpac Champion Business Awards are all examples of highly adaptive, responsive and innovative local organisations, Champion Canterbury Ltd Chair and Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Leeann Watson says. Award finalists in each of the 14 categories were announced at a function at the […]
