Best business resources
These last few months have been tough for everyone. But it’s arguably our local small to medium enterprises that have felt the strain of quarantine the most. Thankfully, there are some resources available for support and we’ve collated a list of places you can go for help, advice or support. CANTERBURY […]
A creative trifecta
Lou Heller wanted to be an architect, became a florist and is now styling women! But it’s this creative trifecta which makes her so exceptional at what she does. What are some of your key philosophies when it comes to styling women? I have always stood by working with my […]
From the Editor: 06 August 2020
“You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut” – Dr Seuss I have interviewed and written about some of this city’s most passionate and inspiring people over the past seven years working across Canterbury Rebuild and Metropol magazines. But it is perhaps the words below that are some […]
Getting real estate results: Harcourts Gold Milena Bartlett
Their individual skills and experience are very impressive. Harcourts Gold sales consultant Milena Bartlett has brought to her real estate role a wealth of experience in sales to the most discerning of customers, while her colleague Andrew Swift has served real estate with passion and drive for more than 20 years. Put […]
Siouxsie & the superbugs
Heading Auckland University’s Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has formulated a career which combines her twin loves of bioluminescence and infectious diseases. In short, Siouxsie and her team make bacteria that glow in the dark… not your everyday job! The cool, calm microbiologist became an unconventional expert delivering vital […]
From the Editor: 23 July 2020
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey The world is facing unprecedented challenges. From bush fires to a global pandemic, it feels like we’ve been hit by one thing […]
Th’ Dudes head our way
Iconic Kiwi band Th’ Dudes has announced new dates for Th’ Bliss Tour, with the nine-date tour now scheduled to kick off in Wellington on 13 November and hit Christchurch on 4 December. The newest inductees to the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame were due to hit the road […]
Help the huskies
When Twilight became a hit, so too did the husky dog breed. By the time Game of Thrones hit our screens, Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes and other ‘wolf’-like breeds and crossbreeds had been cemented as the ‘it’ dogs for 15 to 25-year olds. It’s Michelle Attwood and her Husky Rescue NZ team […]
Back on the horse
Getting back on the proverbial horse has taken on a much more literal meaning for champion harness racing driver Ricky May, who is back in the sulky again. It’s been just six months since the seven-time New Zealand Cup winner was brought back to life after suffering a medical event on […]
She had a dream
Sometimes all it takes is perfect timing to bring your best achievement into the limelight. When she was 20, local Christchurch musician Steffany Beck won a grant with the foundation Rise NZ, to record her song I Have a Dream. Now at 30 she has just commercially released her favourite […]
