The Influencers: Joanna Norris
BLOOM in the city. BLOOM, the city’s spring festival of events, fashion, sport and music will breathe colour and vibrancy into Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our city is at its most beautiful in spring and BLOOM highlights the lively streets, events and hospitality scene to showcase the city, attract visitors and stimulate spending. BLOOM […]
The Influencers: Scott Thelning
Being the best they can. Poise, passion, precision. Lisa Carrington has paddled her way to becoming New Zealand’s most prolific Olympic medalist. After winning her third gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, her parents provided some sage advice to us all. As parents our children are the most precious things in our […]
Kick starting your startup
Women will play a major role in helping to start, shape, and build the future of Aotearoa industry, but change needs to come faster, hence Electrify Aotearoa, an all-day national conference taking place in Christchurch, on October 14. The Ministry of Awesome has partnered with Blackbird Ventures to launch the Women Founders […]
Flying high in Wigram: Harcourts Grenadier Halswell
A new Harcourts franchise will be opening in Wigram later this year, a first in the history of the brand. At the helm will be Sarah and Hamish McLeod, who already operate Harcourts Grenadier Halswell. “This area of Christchurch is becoming very popular. There are newer properties and a growing infrastructure. […]
Maximising the end result: Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Buying or selling property? Now is a great time to do either or even both. With strong demand for properties all around New Zealand, and no signs of it slowing, buyers and sellers need to be at the forefront of real estate activity, or they will miss out. That’s the advice […]
Mylk Made: Ricoh Innovating Business
An idea that originated in Indonesia is now a fully-fledged business in Rangiora, supplying versatile nut milk bases (or mylk) throughout Canterbury and beyond. Jemma Turner and her partner Max spent 11 months in Lombok, embracing the Indonesian culture, committing to a slower pace of life, and eating a more wholefood, […]
Customised insurance is here: Michael Devine
Personal service to his clients is of paramount importance to Michael Devine. “I know from my own experience how frustrating it can be to ring an organisation and hear nothing but an automated voice. I do not take my relationships with my clients for granted and value greatly the trust they have […]
A tempting fête: Hanmer Springs Fête
All roads lead to Hanmer on October 29 for a series of exciting events, starting with the Hanmer Springs Fête. This fabulous annual fête, held in the grounds of the historic Queen Mary Hospital, boasts 150 stalls of which at least one third are new this year, and two thirds back […]
A clear choice: Clear Ridge
Clear, crisp winter days can get the blood pumping, but heading back indoors to luxuriate is sheer bliss, especially in the comfort of your Clear Ridge Apartment at Hanmer Springs. The 5-star boutique apartments consist of beautifully furnished and appointed two-bedroom suites that are spacious enough to sleep up to six […]
An artisan fête: Mid-Canterbury St John
What started as an offer of a stroll through six hectares of spectacular gardens now includes a fête with more than 90 stalls and live entertainment. The second annual event for mid-Canterbury St John will raise funds for its community health initiatives and also for local services. Hosted by Sue and Ted […]
