Christchurch’s cycling crown
It’s official. Christchurch is now globally recognised as a great place to get on your bike, giving us another point of attraction for visitors. The Copenhagenize Index, published every two years, is the most comprehensive and holistic ranking of bicycle-friendly cities in the world. It provides an evidence-based benchmark that tracks how cities […]
The art of no
How to take back control when you’re caught in a whirlwind. By Inspire Me Women’s Chris Korako. As women, most of us at some point find ourselves caught in a whirlwind. I’d like to say ‘swept up in a whirlwind romance’ but this time it’s a different kind of whirlwind. Time is one […]
Your Inner Winter Warrior
With the chill well and truly here for a while, sticking to your training routine or healthy eating plan, typically becomes tough, especially when the winter blues settle in. It’s no secret that comfort food cravings kick in when the mercury drops, and it’s all too easy to lose track of your fitness […]
Home-based business boom
Many successful businesses have started in the home or garage and some of them have flourished. Jeff Bezos initially sold books out of his garage, and went on to create Amazon in 1995. Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in his Harvard dorm. Microsoft co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded their company in a […]
Seeing the future: Anstice Optometrists
Childhood vision issues can have wide-ranging effects – on their learning, participation in sport or other activities. “A child could be having difficulty concentrating or they could lack confidence in their academic work. This can be put down to a lack of interest, when actually they’re having difficulty seeing,” says Jeremy Fox, of […]
A helping hand: Clean Break
Big life changes often go hand-in-hand with big clean-ups. Two very special services offered by Clean Break are helping elderly people move from their homes into care, and helping families put deceased estates in order. Brenda Price, the owner of Clean Break has a natural understanding of the elderly, […]
A dream retirement: Merivale Retirement Village
Nestled in the heart of the genteel locale of Merivale is one of our city’s most forward-thinking retirement complexes that ticks all the boxes when it comes to providing superior quality care for retirees looking to kick back and enjoy the good life in luxurious comfort and style. Merivale Retirement […]
Losing the house – are there alternatives?
If you were to go into long-term residential care, do you fear that all your hard-earned assets will be used to pay for that care? Kannangara Thomson Partner Brent Selwyn fills us in on the alternatives. Let’s get one thing clear. Senior care is expensive and it is asset […]
The gut/brain connection
Did you know that up to 95 percent of serotonin and 50 percent of dopamine – vital brain chemicals which impact our happiness, wellbeing, reward and motivation – is made in the gut? Leading Clinical Nutritionist Ben Warren is touring the country this month, helping Kiwis understand the strong link […]
A blissful life: Merivale Retirement Village
Opened in April of this year, Merivale Retirement Village is a superb, aesthetically stunning and brand new complex offering the ultimate in luxurious comfort for its residents. Set in Merivale, one of our city’s leafiest, most established and sought after suburbs, with convenient and easy access to doctors, dentists, lawyers […]
