Boring is the New Black
On average, Kiwis unlock their mobile phone 80 times per day. That’s right, eight-zero. If you’re looking at that statistic with disbelief, you’re not alone. I did the same before thinking back through a typical day and realising that I’d easily hit that national average, if not more. However, there’s […]
Editor’s Perspective: May 23 2019
It seems that I’m at that age now where, as cool as I think my new clothes are, my daughter doesn’t. In fact, she may even have referred to one of my favourite stores as ‘dowdy’. Ouch, the cutting words of a teenager! But actually I’m OK with it. Georgia […]
All Gunn’s Blazing
When there are cameras rolling, it’s a common theme for there to be a starring role and a supporting role and, while this is undoubtedly true of the Gunn family, there’s somewhat of an anomaly in the success story of local production company Whitebait Media. Because although iconic television – […]
Award-winning artistry: Windsor Gallery
Windsor Gallery boasts over 30 artists on exhibition in their contemporary art gallery and one of the largest selections of picture frames in the city. Artist Rhoyne McIlroy is the gallery’s featured artist this month and after having established an international career, the award-winning artist’s latest works (pictured) draw from […]
The impact of disaster
The impact of a disaster is often measured by a handful of factors; the number of fatalities/injuries, the number of homes and buildings destroyed, the cost of cleanup and repair, and the level of violence/destruction that took place, to name a few. Rarely does it account for the emotional wounds inflicted on […]
Light ‘n’ Shade: Lovebite
Clinical Dental Technician and artist, Richard Greenlees of Lovebite, has returned from a tour of Switzerland, Germany and the UK where he contributed to symposia on the latest technology used in denture creation. “It has been fascinating,” Richard says, “My main conclusion being that you just can’t surpass a set […]
Hot Business Property
Christchurch is embracing the burgeoning international trend of co-working, with savvy businesses snapping up shared spaces throughout the city. Businesses both big and small are taking up the clever co-working concept, which can prove to be a more simple, cost-effective and flexible way of operating. 1. Evil Genius Bar […]
Broadway hits NZ
Described by Rolling Stone as “the best rock musical ever”, Broadway hit and four times Tony Award winner Hedwig and the Angry Inch is coming to The Court Theatre May 11 to June 1. Hedwig is an ‘international ignored song stylist’ whose personal history of sacrifice and struggle, including her […]
Reasons to head portside
It may just be over the hill from the city confines, but the portside township of Lyttelton feels like a world away from its urban neighbour, with its own distinct vibe and fiercely passionate locals. With an incredible mix of eclectic style, chilled vibes and high-end dining, there is much […]
A heart of gold: Q&A with Tim Shadbolt
Invercargill’s long-time mayor Tim Shadbolt can now be called Sir Tim after being made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to local government and the community. But the 72-year-old is still just Mayor Tim; the fun-loving Southlander with a cheeky grin and a […]
