Purple Weka

Classic Kiwi-style spot: Purple Weka Café and Bar

Located at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, Purple Weka Café and Bar is one of Christchurch’s best relaxed weekend dining spots, where good fun and great service goes hand in hand with great Kiwi-style breakfasts and lunches.     With plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking, the café offers a […]

Full Swing into Spring

Full Swing into Spring: North Canterbury’s spring social calendar

Every year North Canterbury’s spring social calendar gets more exciting. Spring is in full swing, and so is every weekend in Waimakariri. Visit www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/ for the low down on what’s happening, where to be and when.     For the sports fans: New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Championships Team Time Trial is […]

Gill Redden Cranio

Effective Concussion Treatment: Gill Redden Cranio

Concussion is a serious injury and occurs frequently. According to ACC statistics, there are about 35,000 head injuries in New Zealand each year. Despite the fact that we seem to hear about concussion happening mostly on the sports field, actually only 21 percent of all head injuries in this country are sustained […]

Open your eyes to the possibilities: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

There is a growing demand for safe and effective treatments to help maintain a youthful appearance that fit in with a busy work and social calendar.     The area around the eye is one of the first areas to show signs of ageing with fine lines and wrinkles and loose, sagging […]

Paragon Computers

The paragon of technology: Paragon Computers

When your IT system thinks it’s the boss of you and refuses to sit quietly in the background supporting your business, call Paragon Computers, they’ll soon put it straight.     If you’re new in business, or growing fast, the team can take care of your mounting technology needs, leaving you free […]

‘Fush’ & Chips: FUSH

It doesn’t get any more Kiwi than a plate of fish and chips, unless of course, you’re throwing in a side of Māori language lessons.     The popular casual eatery and seafood restaurant in the heart of Wigram Skies has introduced free te reo Māori classes and the first event earlier […]

Amy Carter

Promoting Philanthropy: Q&A with Amy Carter

Communities, charities and projects are the benefactors of the new Christchurch City Foundation, set up a year ago to positively impact the city. We catch up with Head of the Christchurch Foundation Amy Carter to discuss the philanthropy driving this positive outcome.     How did the Christchurch Foundation story begin? The […]

Ourvets

Kittens for kittens: Ourvets

Little Luna was barely more than a kitten when she became pregnant.     Luna was 11 months old and around two months pregnant, with a very large belly. Her owner brought her to see Ourvets Veterinarian Alice Finch because she was worried the babies might not be alive. She waddled across […]

looks to love: Canterbury bride

Glancing at wedding dress trends for 2019, it’s clear that saying ‘yes to the dress’ doesn’t have to be a hunt for indiscernible white gowns. If you’re planning your big moment and wanting something unique and fashion forward, then look no further as we take you through five standout styles that have […]

Part of a legacy

Part of a legacy: Refurbished Town Hall

The opportunity to get an exclusive preview of the extensive refurbishment of the Town Hall saw me standing on the old site of the Crowne Plaza one fine spring day.     Now a Gap-Filler-style area full of food caravans with happy, relaxed locals meandering through, memories came flooding back, reminding me […]