Grounds, grievances & good faith: Saunders & Co
With a rise in media articles heralding large pay-outs for dismissed employees (even if they failed a drug test, lied to their employer, or some equally prickly issue), you may be wondering, can employers ever get it right? The law holds employers to a high standard and not meeting this standard can […]
Love your smile: Lovebite
Smile and the world smiles with you, so the adage goes. Luckily when it comes to smiles, Cantabrians have internationally renowned clinical dental technician Richard Greenlees to help them beam again. From his Lovebite studio in central Christchurch, Richard specialises in creating natural-looking dentures, specifically shaped to enhance each client’s […]
A comedic encore
Comedic minstrel Tim Minchin is set to raise the roof at the Christchurch Town Hall on Friday June 25 with his special brand of entertainment. A singing satirist, Minchin is widely known for his unique style, blending comedy, acting and singing into a lively performance, using all his own material. […]
Vive le cinéma
After last year’s hiatus thanks to Covid-19, the French Film Festival Aotearoa returns to Christchurch next month. Returning for its 15th year, the country’s second largest film festival invites Kiwis to come along for a glass of red and a very French night at the movies. The Christchurch season runs […]
Lighting the way
Christchurch’s inaugural Tīrama Mai lighting event will celebrate Matariki in the heart of the city and in New Brighton. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Tanya Cokojic says lighting events have proved popular in the city in the past and it makes sense to have a festival that marks New […]
From the Editor: 27 May 2021
Time flies when you are having fun, they say, and there are so many fun activities in Christchurch that I am definitely enjoying myself. . Options change with the seasons and typically many Kiwis fly north to warmer climes when winter arrives. Now that we can hop on a plane trans-Tasman […]
Awesome road trips
New research has revealed that the Great Ocean Road in Australia is the most beautiful road trip route in the world according to Instagram data. Others at the top of people’s bucket lists include Big Sur in California, and the United Arab Emirates’ Jebel Hafeet. Many people are still wary […]
Why do we have pets? Wigram Vet & The Good Dog Spa
“I am certain that almost as soon as man began to walk this earth, we also began our long association with other creatures. These encounters soon developed into close animal-human relationships that we would describe today as having pets,” says Geoff Mehrtens of the Wigram Vet and The Good Dog Spa. […]
The beauty of winter
Glistening ski slopes, temperate hot pools, wining and dining by an open fire are all hallmarks of an awesome autumn or winter holiday in our own glorious country. You don’t even need to stray far from home with a bounty of activities and attractions within easy reach of Christchurch. The following pages […]
Schuss these pistes
Nothing says winter like snow. Crisp, sparkling and so very inviting for the myriad of skiers and snowboarders looking for adventure or a day out. With numerous ski fields in easy travel distance, Christchurch is indeed spoilt for choice. From powder to transitional, corduroy to hard pack, our slopes offer something for […]
