A broad legal skillset: Lawrence Wong
Kannangara Thomson partner Lawrence Wong says that joining the firm has been a great move for him and his clients. After 40 years in the law mostly at one larger Christchurch firm, Lawrence finds the relaxed and friendly environment at Kannangara Thomson refreshing. Having spent a significant part of his […]
Urban farm to feed Christchurch: Cultivate Christchurch
Bailey Peryman is on a mission to feed residents and visitors to Christchurch with quality organic produce grown in the heart of the city, all while helping disadvantaged youths. Bailey, along with youth worker Fiona Stewart, set up social enterprise Cultivate Christchurch in 2015, using a vacant site on the […]
Exceptional Retirement Facilites: Russley Village
In Russley Village’s warm and inclusive community there’s always something happening. With 28 group activities on offer, residents can be as social or as independent as they want. The impressive facilities at the village include a heated pool, gym, cinema, restaurant, billiard area, plus the newly resurfaced bowling green which […]
Kenneth F Weaver Trust: Low Cost Accommodation Support
When avid volunteer and Christchurch resident June MacIntosh was in a bit of a bind and couldn’t keep up with payments for her accommodation, she wasn’t sure where she could afford to live. At the time, she was lending a hand frequently at a local kitchen where she and a […]
Help is at Hand: Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects one in ten New Zealand women, many of whom first experience symptoms as teenagers. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Janene Brown from Oxford Women’s Health shares her thoughts on this often debilitating condition and the importance of seeking help early. At what stage do women typically come to see you […]
Giving you ‘More Mobility’: More Mobility
More Mobility makes life comfortable and easier for those with injuries, disabilities, or for the elderly. Nothing is more important than restful sleep and Sleep Systems i-Care beds offer life-enhancing benefits and a 10-year warranty. The Visco Elastic memory foam mattresses come in soft, medium or firm and respond to […]
Loudly & Proudly
Leave loudly and proudly at the end of your work day is the message an increasing number of New Zealand workplaces are sending to parents who are juggling family commitments and work. As we mark the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in September, workplaces are increasingly giving employees flexible working conditions. However, […]
Retiring in Style: Lady Wigram Retirement Village
The only regret for most new residents of Lady Wigram Retirement Village, is they wish they had come here sooner!” says manager Olivia Cleave. The words ‘breathtaking’ and ‘retirement village’ don’t usually go together, but when entering the sumptuous foyer of its new Club House, this fine establishment seems no different to a […]
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Kannangara Thomson
As we age, we must eventually turn our minds to what happens if because of accident, illness or just plain old age, we can no longer manage our own affairs. Enter the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988, which allows us to appoint people we trust to manage our affairs […]
