Taxing times for offshore businesses: Saunders & Co Lawyers
If you are in New Zealand and are a director or key staff member of an offshore business, Julia Johnston, Senior Associate and Tax Specialist at Saunders & Co Lawyers, advises how to prevent a nasty tax surprise. Did you know that your presence in New Zealand as a […]
Acclaimed British writer hits city
Fans of literature are in for a treat when highly acclaimed British author Zadie Smith hits the city for her first – and only – New Zealand appearance at the Christchurch Town Hall’s James Hay Theatre on 13 November, presented by WORD Christchurch and Penguin Random House New Zealand. Smith […]
Authentic Thai dining
Since 2013, Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant has been offering an authentic Thai dining experience right here in Christchurch, and has quickly become a popular local favourite. Conveniently located at 9 Coppell Place, it’s handy to meet family and friends for lunch or dinner, or opt for a takeaway and relax […]
A blissful life: Merivale Retirement Village
Opened in April of this year, Merivale Retirement Village is a superb, aesthetically stunning and brand new complex offering the ultimate in luxurious comfort for its residents. Set in Merivale, one of our city’s leafiest, most established and sought after suburbs, with convenient and easy access to doctors, dentists, lawyers […]
When it’s time to sell: Joe Butler
Joe Butler knows what he is good at and that’s selling houses. He’s been in the real estate business for some 25 years, has achieved at the highest level and still enjoys every moment of his job. “When you are doing something you like, it doesn’t feel like a job.” […]
Country’s hottest garden inspo
A former Timaru local, Dan Mackay, is featuring in the Auckland Garden DesignFest for the first time this November, however you may recognise him from TVNZ’s HOMEmade. A true creative, Dan is exploding with innovative ideas and the skills to see them through to completion. What attracted you to […]
Growing vegetables = Growing health: Terra Viva Home and Garden
Growing your own vegetables is a win-win all round. High in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, minerals and fibre, vegetables protect against heart disease and cancer. The mental health benefits too have been well documented. By Terra Viva Owner Peter Worsp The 1959 rehab programme for war veterans included […]
Opening new doors on city living: Allfrey + South Architects
Buyers seeking a newly built city apartment will find plenty on the market. But what if people want something else, something more connected and affordable? Architect Craig South explores what this ‘something else’ could look like and how it could transform how we live. I was recently invited to contribute […]
Business giving back: Flora Cafe
Owning a café was never the plan for Wil and Kim Sze. Wil was finishing his master’s degree, and Kim was pregnant with their first child and going to be a stay-at-home mum. But in August 2016, at 41 weeks pregnant, they had the worst news possible – ‘there’s no heartbeat’. Their […]
Fresh beginning: Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant
Always a favourite name in Christchurch dining, Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant is revitalised with new chefs, a stunning new menu and Christchurch’s first and only Yakiniku (Japanese barbeque) style cooking. Aiming to bring new and different taste sensations to the city, the Sala Sala team have excelled themselves. The menu’s […]
