An inspiring line-up
Melinda Gates once said, “If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction.” Providing the platform for inspiration and motivation is at the very heart of Chris Korako and Margie Foster’s Inspired Events, which will […]
To Market To Market
North Canterbury has plenty of markets and fetes to keep the weekends – and pantries – full. Check out our itinerary. Rangiora Church Street Market Saturday 1 June 8am-1pm St John’s Anglican Church, 355 High Street, Rangiora The market is open on the first Saturday of each month. Café, indoor […]
Bond is Back!
After the devastating events in Christchurch over the past few weeks, numerous events were understandably cancelled or postponed, including the acclaimed ‘The Music is Bond’, hosted and conducted by Tim Beveridge. We’re excited to announce that the The Music is Bond has been rescheduled to 8 May. “I am very […]
Exceptional events: North Canterbury
North of the Waimak is a happening hotspot with a range of exciting events set to hit the streets in the coming weeks. We’ve picked out our faves. Derelict Brewing Tap Takeover Head along to craft beer and cider fillery The Good Drop on 27 April for a pint courtesy […]
A Monster Tour: Q&A with Hugh Cornwell
Hugh Cornwell caused a stir in 1990 when he left the punk/new wave band he co-founded, The Stranglers. But the UK songwriter has successfully gone out there alone, forging a solo career that’s taken him around the world. Now he’s returning to Aotearoa for a three date tour with his band this […]
A Run With Heart
Ashburton’s Lake Hood is the picturesque location for a run with heart – both figuratively and literally. One of several events across New Zealand supporting the Heart Foundation, the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Sunday 12 May 2019! Heart disease is New Zealand’s single […]
Luxury Facilities: Dakins Group
When it comes to providing your event with the best possible portable toilet and bathroom facilities, you need look no further than the Dakins Group, a family business proudly run by husband and wife team Diane Dakin and Jay Ritchie. The Dakins Group offers everything from single unit port-aloos to […]
Musical Mayhem
Two con men, one gorgeous heiress and the French Riviera. What could go wrong? North Canterbury Musical’s production of the Tony Award-winning Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens on Thursday 2 May at the Rangiora Town Hall. “It’s very funny!” says Teresa Dann, the show’s Director. “It doesn’t take itself seriously and pokes […]
Business Stars of the Future
It was very much a red carpeted affair on Tuesday 11 March when a crowd of bright young things gathered to hear who would be announced winner of the Big Break Award for 2018-19 from the Dream Believe Succeed Foundation. The evening began with last year’s winner, Oliver Hunt, speaking of how […]
A Dazzling Farewell
Just as much of a dazzling superstar now as he was back in his prime in the 70s, Sir Elton John is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest music legends. Now he is retiring from life on the road in the name of spending more quality time with his partner and […]










