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.     […]

Revive yourself: Urban Revival

Sit back and relax at Urban Revival, a warm and inviting café nestled in the heart of the Silverstream subdivision.     Here you’ll find hearty comfort food to revive your body and mind, including scrumptious baked treats, raw slices and platters to share. Try a delicious Switch coffee as you peruse […]

More than Crêpes: Maison de Crêpes

Maison de Crêpes has come a long way. From a petite kiosk selling takeaway authentic French crêpes to the cosy café at Carlton Courts, it has now blossomed into a beautiful new city location.     The space is stunning; French, stylish with a warm and inviting atmosphere. It has French staff, […]

Exuding elegance: Hemsworth Estate

“Allow time to stop while you celebrate”. That’s the mantra of Hemsworth Estate, a glorious Edwardian former family home reimagined as an event venue. Five minutes from Ashburton and only an hour from Christchurch, Hemsworth exudes elegance, character and the warm spirit of decades of weddings and celebrations. The house is set […]

Passion for quality: TwentyFour Catering

Catering for weddings and special events from Auckland to the Catlins, TwentyFour Catering is sure to provide an exceptional and memorable hospitality experience, with no event size or location too much of a challenge. As their mantra says, ‘Have kit, will travel!’     When you work with Ashburton-based TwentyFour Catering, you […]

Host the hottest events

When it comes to hosting the hottest event – whether that’s a conference, meeting or training seminar – you’re certainly not short on options. We’ve checked out the top tips to ensure you host the hottest event in town.     Be SMART You remember the mantra from school, right? In order […]

A way with flowers: Victoria Florists

With 35 years of floristry experience to her name, Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florists certainly has the knowledge and expertise to deliver the most exquisite floral arrangements.     Leanne’s passion for her work, coupled with her artistry and skill with flowers, has earned her recognition and a loyal patronage from major […]

Next-level southern hospitality: Two Fat Possums

Long famed for its southern hospitality, West Melton’s Two Fat Possums has created a cosy, local hotspot that is noted as much for its warm, ambient environment as it is for its exceptional food.     So who better to host your upcoming event? The team that knows hospitality, of course! Nestled […]

A vibrant work community: BizDojo

Co-working spaces are on the rise and at the forefront of this sea of change is BizDojo Christchurch, now at two locations – Ash Street and Lichfield Street.     Privately owned by Studio D4 property consultants Patrick Fontein and Paul Naylor, the vision for BizDojo may be similar to other co-working […]

Turning dreams into reality: Chateau on the Park

Discover the ease of booking an event at the Chateau on the Park, a DoubleTree by Hilton. With seven dedicated meeting spaces and beautiful outdoor areas, including a vineyard to complement your event, the team will turn your dreams into reality and guarantee that it will run smoothly.     You’ll find […]