Where comfort meets occasion: Lincoln Motel
Booking accommodation comes with a number of opportunities – location is just the start. At Lincoln Motel, you’re guaranteed a stay near local event venues. From wedding venues in Tai Tapu to West Melton, to conferences at Lincoln’s university and events centre, this homely accommodation offers excellent service in the heart of its […]
Plan your Christmas party:
Chateau on the Park
Yes, it’s time to get your booking confirmed for celebrating the festive season. It might seem like a long way off but plans for Christmas parties have already begun. To avoid scrambling around at the last minute only to find that everything in the city is already booked, start planning now. Happily the […]
Eat, drink, sing: Cheers and Karaoke Bar
Introducing Christchurch’s newest Taiwanese fusion restaurant and karaoke bar. Afresh fusion of flavour, fun, and music is landing in central Christchurch this winter, with the grand opening of Cheers and Karaoke Bar on 8 August. The date was chosen for its lucky double-eight symbolism in Asian culture, representing prosperity and good fortune. Located […]
The hardest goodbye:
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Can a conference venue be so dreamy that delegates hope their flight home is cancelled? Peppers Clearwater Resort is just minutes from Christchurch Airport. Don’t be fooled, heading home is the hardest part for guests. “Conference delegates quite regularly wish for flight disruptions so they can stay on,” laughs conference sales manager Meg […]
A place for every occasion:
The Old Vicarage
From casual coffees to the most significant of life’s milestones – no moment is too big or small for a venue that caters to every need of its community. The historic charm and warmth of The Old Vicarage’s beautifully restored exterior and award-winning gardens extends to the ambience within. “There’s always a familiar […]
Having it large: Hornby Club
For big celebrations, corporate events, sporting tournaments, conferences and all other big get-togethers, it’s all on offer in Hornby. One of Christchurch’s best function and events venues is located just a short drive from the airport and has access to over 300 car parks. That’s right, the Hornby Club is a premier events […]
Giving grandeur: Novotel Christchurch Airport
Everyone wants to host an event that leaves a lasting impression – yet it’s not as easy as it seems. Setting the benchmark for excellence with modern spaces that offer the best in guest entertainment and innovative culinary options, Novotel Christchurch Airport is a simple ‘sorted’. Wow your corporate guests, provide impact to […]
Jake Bailey’s top tips for public speaking
Ten years ago, an 18-year-old Jake Bailey sat in a wheelchair in front of his classmates at Christchurch Boys’ High School and delivered a prizegiving speech that would go viral and be seen by millions. Days earlier, he’d been diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive cancer, and given just weeks to live without […]
Serving special times: House of Hop
Hosting comes easy to one restaurant and brewery just outside of Geraldine – a place known for the brewing some of the best craft beer and good times. “Big groups are so much fun,” says Lisa Dawson, owner of House of Hop, and keen enthusiast of hosting large functions. “We specialise in parties […]
Charmer: Sprig & Fern Merivale
Fancy an event in the closest thing to an English pub to be found in Christchurch? The Sprig and Fern in Merivale and its century-old premises is a slice of England in Ōtautahi. One of the best little locals in town, Sprig and Fern has a delightfully cosy function area, ‘The West Wing’ […]












