Bringing the fun: Chipmunks Playland Wigram
Wigram is home to one family hub celebrating seven years as a destination for fun, learning and play for children in Christchurch. Recognised as a place to make special memories with friends and whānau, duty manager Charmaine Abalos believes Chipmunks Wigram is so much more than just a play centre. “What makes Chipmunks […]
Christchurch charm:
Christchurch Attractions
Activities that capture the area’s energy make an ordinary event thrive. Christchurch is home to a variety of options that exude the city’s classic charm. Thanks to Christchurch Attractions, filling a day of fun for delegates or guests in and around the city can be done with the help of one friendly team. […]
Bespoke & beautiful:
Dandelion and Clover
A thriving café at its core, this West Melton venue has evolved to host the milestones and memorable moments of its community thanks to an owner with a particularly big heart. Heralding from South Africa, Dandelion and Clover’s Jenny Swift feels at home during celebrations of all kinds. “I’m no stranger to that […]
Plan your Christmas party:
Chateau on the Park
Yes, it’s time to get your booking confirmed for celebrating the festive season. It might seem like a long way off but plans for Christmas parties have already begun. To avoid scrambling around at the last minute only to find that everything in the city is already booked, start planning now. Happily the […]
The hardest goodbye:
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Can a conference venue be so dreamy that delegates hope their flight home is cancelled? Peppers Clearwater Resort is just minutes from Christchurch Airport. Don’t be fooled, heading home is the hardest part for guests. “Conference delegates quite regularly wish for flight disruptions so they can stay on,” laughs conference sales manager Meg […]
A place for every occasion:
The Old Vicarage
From casual coffees to the most significant of life’s milestones – no moment is too big or small for a venue that caters to every need of its community. The historic charm and warmth of The Old Vicarage’s beautifully restored exterior and award-winning gardens extends to the ambience within. “There’s always a familiar […]
Jake Bailey’s top tips for public speaking
Ten years ago, an 18-year-old Jake Bailey sat in a wheelchair in front of his classmates at Christchurch Boys’ High School and delivered a prizegiving speech that would go viral and be seen by millions. Days earlier, he’d been diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive cancer, and given just weeks to live without […]
Serving special times: House of Hop
Hosting comes easy to one restaurant and brewery just outside of Geraldine – a place known for the brewing some of the best craft beer and good times. “Big groups are so much fun,” says Lisa Dawson, owner of House of Hop, and keen enthusiast of hosting large functions. “We specialise in parties […]
Serve, solve, shoot: Serve Social
Here’s how to hold an event that hits the bullseye. Christchurch’s St Asaph Street is home to everything imaginable in the events arena – activities to excite and food and drink for refuelling. Serve Social is built for laughs, team-building, and bragging rights that always make their way back to the office. Picture […]
A peaceful Akaroa getaway:
Mt Vernon Lodge
Discover the ultimate destination for relaxation at this mindfully curated Banks Peninsula accommodation and venue. The serene location of Mt Vernon Lodge is nestled in the hills overlooking Akaroa Harbour. It provides the perfect escape for city dwellers needing to cut loose from the stresses of Monday to Friday, to celebrate something special. […]
