Beyond the call of duty: The George
When it comes to The George, it’s all about the team behind the name. The George is one of New Zealand’s most treasured boutique hotels. It didn’t get to be one of the most recognised hotels for fine dining and luxury hotel accommodation without the tenacious efforts behind the scene […]
Gift of the Gab
James Daniels has the knack for a chat – a gift those radio guys have for a great conversation. On and off the air since ’78, he was ahead of his time – as even back then he was upfront and telling it like it is. The born and bred […]
What’s on the Horizon
Matty McLean is the common denominator whether it’s sunny, windy or there’s a spot of rain on its way. We caught up with one of the country’s most beloved presenters about his journey from Christchurch to the big smoke and what he’s got on the horizon, before he headed off to Celebrity […]
Editor’s Perspective: 4 July 2019
“Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch. For the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow.” – Anonymous It is with heavy hearts that we heard of the death of Stephen Collins last weekend. One of the most […]
A Collaborative Exhibition
‘Presence’ is a collaborative exhibition by artists Sam Barrow and Aimee Shields, showing at Windsor Gallery, 386 St Asaph Street (gallery has a frontage carpark), from 5 July to 18 July and then by appointment only at the artist’s space at 888 Governors Bay Road (please walk in) from 27 July to […]
The hottest event in winter
At face value, the chilly temperatures of a southern winter wouldn’t necessarily be the foundations for one of the hottest events on the country’s social calendar, but when that event is framed by the wintry beauty of Queenstown and the champagne is flowing, it’s the top pick. This year’s highly […]
Metropol’s national recognition
The Metropol team has long been honoured by the privilege to do what it does and this has once again been recognised on the national stage at this year’s New Zealand Community Newspaper Association awards. Metropol not only earned Runner Up for the Best Campaign and Runner Up for the […]
90 years through guts & grace
The Christchurch City Mission is one of this city’s most respected and active caring organisations. It was born during the start of the Great Depression, is the last of New Zealand’s Anglican-founded city missions, and this month celebrates its 90th birthday. With this birthday, the mission will finally tell its […]
Helping grow your wealth: Alistair Bean and Associates
“I make investment decisions so you don’t have to,” says Alistair Bean of Alistair Bean and Associates – Financial Advisers. Alistair understands you want top-performing investments, but you’ve got better things to do than be hands-on managing your investments every day. While Alistair is an overachiever professionally, with 37 years’ […]
The smarter way to sell: Tall Poppy Real Estate
Robyn Hallett has joined the Tall Poppy Real Estate team – bringing fairer fees to homeowners in Christchurch. Robyn has been delighting clients in real estate since 2010. With a strong sales and marketing background spanning 25 years, she has a wealth of experience, giving her a clear understanding of […]
