Pure Grit: A life on ice
Ice Skating is not a well-known sport in New Zealand, but a Christchurch teenager is carving out an exciting career on ice. Milla Newbury “was born to move,” her mum Miranda says. “At four she loved ballet and dressing up – a wee showgirl.” Miranda, who grew up in the […]
Wild child with a Violin
Fiona Pears was five when her mother took her to see renowned violinist Carl Pini in concert. “I just fell in love with the violin. There was something about this crazy sounding instrument. I must have nagged mum and dad because eventually I found this tiny violin in my Christmas stocking.” […]
Ticking the boxes: Rosemerryn Retail Development
Lincoln’s rapid and ongoing growth hasn’t impeded the development of attractive and enjoyable spaces, a fact which is evident in the quality of the Rosemerryn Retail Development. Completed in 2018, the precinct features retail, office and hospitality space with 55 on-site carparks on the corner of Edward Street and Eastfield […]
A prime event
The Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce held an exclusive luncheon with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern earlier this month. This was the third luncheon of its kind for The Chamber, with previous events fronted by Winston Peters and John Key. It was fitting the event was held the day before International […]
Supreme race day experience
Described as the Oscars of harness racing, the IRT Harness Jewels will be hosted in Christchurch for the very first time, on Saturday 1 June 2019 from 11:30am. With the best aged group pacers and trotters competing for over $1.275 million in stakes, the IRT Harness Jewels is the richest […]
The Dark Destroyer: Q&A with Shaun Wallace
I had the opportunity to sit down at Sugarhorse on Moorhouse Avenue with the star of TV’s The Chase, the one and only Dark Destroyer himself, Mr Shaun Wallace. Shaun was in New Zealand with Believe it or Not Quizz nights thanks to Brendan Lochead. “All he did for eight […]
Dishing the drama: Q&A with Pete Evans
Pete Evans has been cooking his way around Australia – and in fact, the world – since the age of 19, before being thrust into the global spotlight 10 years ago when he and Manu Feildel started dishing the drama on My Kitchen Rules. Known affectionately as Paleo Pete, the […]
Editor’s Perspective: 28 March issue
“The only path wide enough for us all is love.” – Kamand Kojouri Friday 15 March started like any other day in Christchurch, but it ended like no other day has ever ended in this country before. The events that took place at 1:40pm that day have changed our country […]
Runway for Ronald: Q&A with Kathryn Wilson
It’s that time of the year again, the time of the year when we get to see all the latest and greatest sartorial selections hit the runway for the M Factor Fashion Show for 2019. What attracted you to become involved with Ronald McDonald House? It’s a cause that is […]
Helping you hear: Hear Again
Samantha Foster, co-owner and General Manager of Hear Again says that in helping adults of all ages with their hearing, it is usually family members who first notice hearing loss in a loved one and urge them to have their hearing checked. “Clients often come to Hear Again saying ‘I’m fine, everyone […]
