Heading East
I let Adam McGrath select the meeting point for our interview; there’s more than a bit of irony that the frontrunner for local band The Eastern sends me east! Upshot Coffee’s Heathcote location is much like Adam himself; real, authentic, perhaps a little rough around the edges, but that’s what makes them […]
Become an artist!: Art Metro
With class registration numbers ever increasing, three students tell us why they love Art Metro. Helen Spencer-Bower joined Art Metro 12 years ago. She likes to paint in oils from her own photographs and says her painting has strengthened because of expert tuition. “Most definitely my confidence has become greater […]
Walking the talk
Walking the talk and making changes one step at a time is Sara Templeton’s lifestyle for herself and family, the city she loves – and the planet. After her role as Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Chairwoman, Sara was voted in as Councillor for the Heathcote Ward in 2016. Her new […]
Understanding Enduring Powers of Attorney: Kannangara Thomson
It is a common misconception that Enduring Powers of Attorneys (EPAs) are only relevant for ‘old people’. The reality is that a health mishap, medical or accident related, can befall anyone at any age. The fact is that everyone should have these important estate planning tools in place. Having EPAs prepared now […]
New Zealand’s fastest mum
Helena Dinnissen is testimony that if you’re born to do something, you can get over life’s hurdles, bounce right back – and take off. A competitive sprinter, the 34-year-old holds the title of New Zealand’s fastest mum, with three children under 10 in tow. The surprising twist on her inspiring […]
Like a Queen: Q&A with Constance Hall
Constance Hall has a lot of haters, but she also has a lot of lovers – 1.3 million on Facebook alone. After the Australian blogger launched her Facebook page in late 2015, she has laid it all out bare – sex, body shape, the end of a marriage, the start […]
Happy Birthday Hilton!
There are some fantastic hotels in the Garden City – The George with its Pescatore and 50 Bistro, Rendezvous with its height, the Heritage Christchurch with OGB, Distinction Christchurch Hotel with Gumption Restaurant & Bar and Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton with its history. I […]
TEDxChristchurch Turns Ten!
Sparking deep discussion and connection since 2010, TEDxChristchurch is celebrating double digits this year with a milestone event that’s bigger and better than ever before – TEDxChristchurch 2019: Tūrangawaewae. For the first time, the TEDxYouth@Christchurch has teamed up with TEDxChristchurch to bring an entire weekend (24-25 August) of TEDx celebrations […]
From Delinquent to Doctor
Paul Wood was imprisoned long before he set foot in Paremoremo Prison; locked up in a mindset that would plot the map that got him there. “Anyone looking at me in my teenage years might have muttered to themselves that I was heading for prison. They were wrong only in the sense […]
Editor’s Perspective: 01 August 2019
“Always remember that life is precious, you are precious and treat yourself accordingly.” – Dr Libby Weaver We live in a world of self-help books, of Google diagnoses and of armchair psychology. We’re constantly trying to be the best versions of ourselves and the highest bar often isn’t the expectations […]
