Meet, dine or celebrate: The George
The George is New Zealand’s most awarded boutique hotel and, when you’re having an event, you want the reassurance that everything will run as smoothly and as seamlessly as possible. The professional team at The George will not only make it a personalised, easy experience, but you can rely on their expertise for […]
An epic show: Les Misérables + Win with Metropol
Like musket shot to your heart,” those were the words Christchurch Star reviewer Barry Grant used to describe the 2001 Showbiz Christchurch production of Les Misérables. For those who didn’t get to see that production, or for those who did and can’t wait to see it again, then be excited for the return […]
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 […]
Fair’s Fair: Markets and fairs
We’re at the tail end of winter, so we’re preparing to throw off the blankets and start venturing out into the big, wide city again. When it comes to markets and fairs, there’s something for everybody, from the foodies to the fashionistas. So we’ve had a bit of a dalliance as detectives and […]
Telling Extraordinary Tales: TEDxChristchurch
Lilia Tarawa is a New Zealand writer, speaker, holistic health consultant and business coach. Born into New Zealand’s infamous religious cult, Gloriavale, her life was both heaven and hell, before she fled with her eleven family members at eighteen years of age. “The universe second chanced me a life I never dreamed possible,” […]
Celebrating Urban Creativity: FESTA
Bringing life to the central city has been the remit of city planners, policy makers and even the public post-quake, as we seek to reinvigorate and reimagine this space. It’s a brief that has been met by FESTA, the vibrant biennial festival of urban creativity and community, which is set to once again […]
Editor’s Perspective: Writers & Readers Festival
“Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that’s counted truly counts” – Einstein A hundred and twenty-five years ago, New Zealand women changed the world when they vigorously – and successfully – campaigned to get the right to vote. They’ve held a figurative torch up for other extraordinary, intelligent and […]
North Canterbury’s Artistic attraction
As an escape from any urban existence, North Canterbury is perfect. Not only spectacularly beautiful, it boasts pure mountain air and hot pools; forest or alpine walks and mountain-biking. That high-adrenaline sports happen here is obvious when driving the last stretch over the precipitous Hanmer bridge. Home to a great gourmet and […]
Northern Neighbourhood Events
There’s no shortage of things to do in our northern neighbourhood. We’ve put together some of our favourites to keep you occupied. 5 August A tempting trail Oxford township, Main Street, Oxford The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail is an extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage treasures, odds and ends in and […]
Bargins for a good cause: Sweet Louise
Local radio host and TV personality, Brodie Kane recently became a brand ambassador for Sweet Louise, New Zealand’s only charity solely dedicated to supporting those with incurable breast cancer. After digging into her own wardrobe to donate pre-loved clothing for a local fundraising event this month in honour of a member who passed […]
