Literary hot property: Q&A with Paullina Simons
Russian-born American writer Paullina Simons has weaved her name throughout the global bestseller lists for more than two decades. Author of the novels Tully, Red Leaves, Eleven Hours, The Bronze Horseman, Tatiana and Alexander, and The Summer Garden, it’s not surprising that her latest trilogy is hot literary property. We caught up […]
A furry fun run
Calling all dog lovers, Sunday 22 September launches the inaugural off-road walking/running event ‘The 4 Paws Marathon’, a first for New Zealand and, according to event organiser and Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist, Dr John Molloy, a first for the world. John, who has run more than 80 marathons, loves […]
Editor’s Perspective: 12 September 2019
“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not in the branch, but in her own wings. Always believe in yourself.” – Anonymous I’m a fixer upperer. I’m not sure where this desire for improving things stems from, but I seem […]
Better together: Chateau on the Park
Wander through the hidden gardens of Chateau on the Park, a DoubleTree by Hilton and meet the handpicked local wedding suppliers. The team is hosting a one day only wedding showcase on the five-acre property, which boasts a moat, a vineyard and a beautiful rose garden. Join them from 11am-3pm […]
A Sensational Show
Showbiz Christchurch staged the New Zealand premiere of Miss Saigon in 2009; one decade later, the curtain is set to rise on their second production of this epic musical about an ill-fated romance between an American GI and an orphaned Vietnamese bargirl, set during the closing days of the Vietnam War and […]
Workplace of the future?
The use of co-working spaces is on the rise, but should you accept a job in a co-working space or move your employees into one? According to recruiting experts Hays, there are several pros and cons to consider before you embrace this new trend. Communal workspaces are not just for […]
Now is the time to get involved
It’s shaping up to be an exciting local body election in Christchurch. There are a number of contenders for the mayoralty race, which is producing some lively debate. We hope that this will also translate to more people having their say at the polling booths. In 2016, just 38 percent […]
Preserving precious memories
Many years ago, people used to savour the photographs they took because they had to pay good money for rolls of film to be developed. I still remember the anticipation and inevitable disappointment of picking up my envelope of photos to find images of my thumb, the grass, animals that had walked […]
Taking the bull by the horns
Nineteen-year-old cow lover, rescuer and devotee Jasmine Hubber has always had an affinity with the bovine species, owning three cows at the mere age of seven. Now she dedicates her days liberating calves and cows who are destined for the abattoir. Even when I was little I was like ‘I’m […]
Overcoming Overwhelm: Dr Libby
A nutritional biochemist, bestselling author, speaker and founder of the plant-based supplement range Bio Blends, Dr Libby Weaver has been making her way around the country speaking about ‘overcoming overwhelm’, which she presents to Christchurch on 8 October. We caught up with everyone’s favourite doctor about overcoming overwhelm and her […]
