Isaac Theatre Royal

Unforgettable Experience: Isaac Theatre Royal

Many people aren’t aware that the Isaac Theatre Royal is available for hire for private performances, weddings, corporate events, functions and so on,” says Freya Alexander, Head of Commercial Events.   There are stunning spaces throughout the venue which lend themselves to a variety of events. The Ravenscar Dress Circle Foyer is perfect […]

Methven Resort Hotel

An idyllic location: Methven Resort Hotel

Just an hour from Christchurch, Methven Resort offers an unforgettable experience for a wedding venue or exceptional conference location. This exclusive escape in Methven Village is renowned for fine food, fantastic facilities, entertainment, serenity and space in a beautiful mountain setting. Accommodation staff will personalise every detail for your event, to ensure everything […]

Clear Ridge

A taste of luxury: Clear Ridge

Accommodation in Hanmer doesn’t come any better than the 5-star Clear Ridge apartments. These fully equipped, spacious apartments cater for the needs of any family, couple or group looking for a taste of luxury. Perhaps it’s a girls’ weekend away for some pampering, that boys’ golfing trip or a corporate trip away. Clear […]

Rossendale Vineyard

Endless possibilities: Rossendale Vineyard

“It’s a wedding venue isn’t it?” you might ask. Yes it is, but Rossendale Vineyard is so much more than that. With its large main room, three smaller rooms, acres of outdoor garden area and ample car parking, it is such a versatile setting that it is also ideal for any other function […]

Distinction Christchurch

Elegantly Distinct: Distinction Christchurch

When it comes to planning your conference or event, you want it to be distinct. Set in the figurative and literal heart of the city, Distinction Christchurch has a variety of conference rooms available to meet this very brief for a wide range of events. There are four venues, including, a boardroom catering […]

Chateau Pritchard

A glorious haven: Chateau Pritchard

From the moment Barbara and Neville Pritchard throw wide their doors in welcome and old English sheepdog Fergus gambols a happy hello, visitors to Chateau Pritchard immediately sense that here reigns blissful luxury. Having lived in many countries, most recently Hawaii for the past 23 years, Barbara and Neville have mingled with the […]

Hinton’s Vineyard

First impressions count: Hinton’s Vineyard and Function Venue

As they say, first impressions really do count, which is what makes Hinton’s Vineyard and Function Venue such an exceptional choice for meetings and conferences, weddings and other special occasions.   With two unique venue spaces surrounded by gardens and grapevines, an on-site chef and extensive catering options, there’s not a lot Hinton’s […]

Drifters Inn

Hospitality and ambience: Drifters Inn

Location, location, location – you really can’t say it any other way when you’re talking about the Drifters Inn. Located straight across from the thermal pools and close to the town centre, it’s ideally located for your event in the idyllic Hanmer Springs.   With a welcoming environment, people come from all over […]

The Court Theatre

Stage Set for Theatre’s return: The Court Theatre

The rebuilding city is emerging as a creative hotspot, perhaps most evident in the burgeoning arts scene within the central city. Now the stage is set for The Court Theatre to make its triumphant return to the central city, with a new home within the Performing Arts Precinct. For the past six and […]

Byrce Gallery

A Tranquil Trio: Bryce Gallery

Bryce Gallery owner Min Kim says the paintings of the ‘Tranquil Trio’ exhibition (25 July – 31 August at Bryce Gallery) are examples of exceptional brushwork. “Warm, fine light just comes out of the canvases – it’s amazing work.” The exhibition features 28 works by South Island artists Allan Batt, Philip Beadle and […]