The future of fashion
Christchurch’s budding fashion designers and students of Ara Fashion School presented their 2025 collections to a sold-out crowd at PROSPECT in November. The three-hour student-led show was a runway into the effervescent, inspired sartorial minds of Ōtautahi – and a glimpse down the barrel of the city’s fashion future.
Pet presents
Don’t leave your pet out of the fun on Christmas morning. They deserve more than a super cool ‘pawrent’ for a present. Think festive, practical, or just plain fun.
Tackling Christmas angst
From comparing ourselves to the carefully curated Christmas perfection of Instagram influencers to navigating the extra financial pressures of the festive season, this time of year can be a stress minefield. Festive fretting has become an epidemic. While the Christmas and New Year break can be a wonderful time of connection and celebration, […]
Renewable energy – Vanessa Weenink
This fast-track renewable energy project has been given the green light. In April 2025, Genesis Energy Limited lodged an application to continue operating and maintaining the Tekapo power scheme, which includes Tekapo A and B power stations and substations, and the canal system. National have welcomed this project as the first renewable energy […]
Making Canterbury businesses heard: Leeann Watson
As the South Island’s largest business support organisation, Business Canterbury is helping shape the policy environment that matters most to businesses and our communities. In a year of sweeping national reforms – from the Holidays Act to health and safety legislation – we’ve ensured Canterbury’s voice is heard early and often. Our evidence-led […]
Water you doing this summer?
As the sun’s heat reaches its summertime high, how will you keep your garden quenched? To satisfy your garden while saving water, try these four tricks. 1. Use mulch Putting mulch around the base of plants in your garden, or even in pots, helps to retain moisture. A variety of organic matter can […]
Christmas Meringue Wreath recipe
From North Canterbury foodie and author Angela Clifford, this Christmas Meringue Wreath from her book The Food Farm is the perfect blend of wow and yum. It serves eight to 12, Angela says – based on the size of your Christmas meal leading up to dessert. INGREDIENTS MERINGUE 6 egg whites 1 1/2 […]
Waste not, want not – Gordons Pickles
Recycle, re-use, and re-purpose with this recipe. In these tight financial times, many of us are looking for ways to eliminate waste and repurpose materials. It is also surprising just what can be put to another use. How many of us are guilty of throwing away the juice or brine from a jar […]
Craft and Christmas cheer – Mickey Raes
Forty years ago, Wendy Lamont was a schoolgirl making wedding accessories. Her business quickly grew into a thriving home-based venture, then expanded online. Today, Wendy is the proud owner of the beloved Mickey Raes retail store in Hanmer Springs – and after five months of weather-related delays, she’s delighted to finally open the […]
Restore your smile, renew your confidence – Merivale Denture Clinic
Essential to a great smile are good teeth and dentures, and most people understand the value of the dental technician who makes that possible. The team at Merivale Denture Clinic expertly create lovely smiles and aesthetic, well-fitting dentures. Their precision-fit oral prosthesis restores facial structure and function and is tailored to each individual’s […]
