Made in the Shade

Beckenham’s fashion central: Made in the Shade

Welcome to the new revamp at Made in the Shade – here it’s impossible not to find the perfect outfit, with new stock of the best labels arriving daily. It has become a busy little shop – Beckenham’s fashion central!   “Optimum Knitwear has been our great success,” Ali says. It has […]

Cup Week at Addington

Be part of the magic: Cup Week at Addington

There’s nothing quite like Cup Week at Addington and the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday 13 November is not to be missed.   This year four lucky winners will ‘Arrive in style with Christchurch Helicopters’. Simply purchase your General Admission or Lindauer Lawn ticket before 30 September and you […]

Crate Escape

Out of the box Attractions: Crate Escape

They’re a growing global phenomenon; escape rooms where players are given a set time to solve puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, strategy and teamwork.     Now two award-winning Christchurch filmmakers have turned their attention to real-life drama with a ‘jailhouse escape’ themed game. Logan McMillan and Andrew Dean, along with […]

Celebrating women’s suffrage

Celebrating women’s suffrage: 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand

Christchurch will host a special event next month to mark the beginning of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.     This will be an opportunity for local people to celebrate Christchurch as the birthplace of the women’s suffrage movement. Mayor Lianne Dalziel says we’re incredibly […]

More Mobility

Giving you ‘More Mobility’: More Mobility

More Mobility makes life comfortable and easier for those with injuries, disabilities, or for the elderly.     Nothing is more important than restful sleep and Sleep Systems i-Care beds offer life-enhancing benefits and a 10-year warranty. The Visco Elastic memory foam mattresses come in soft, medium or firm and respond to […]

Arts Centre’s Clock Tower

Triumph over the Odds: Arts Centre’s Clock Tower

Good decisions, attention to detail and faithful restoration have rejuvenated the Arts Centre’s Clock Tower, earning it a top heritage award.     The restored and fully strengthened building – which houses the Rutherford’s Den science museum and shop, Bunsen café and the Arts Centre administration offices – rose above 35 other […]

Pasta Vera

Pasta passion: Pasta Vera

Italian film director Federico Fellini once said, “Life is a combination of magic and pasta”. It’s an observation that gourmet pasta wholesale and retail business Pasta Vera would heartily agree with; after all, this company has been a top pasta producer for the past 17 years.     “Our pasta is fresh […]

Coffee Worx Espresso Bar

Coffee Connoisseurs: Coffee Worx

Coffee Worx Espresso Bar is situated at 60 Hayton Road in the heart of Wigram’s busy industrial area. This funky little industrial espresso stop is the perfect filling station for the discerning coffee lover; either to get a takeaway coffee, delicious freshly made cabinet food including the famous bagels, or to buy […]

loudly and proudly

Loudly & Proudly

Leave loudly and proudly at the end of your work day is the message an increasing number of New Zealand workplaces are sending to parents who are juggling family commitments and work. As we mark the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in September, workplaces are increasingly giving employees flexible working conditions. However, […]

Shady Attia

Real estate commitment: Shady Attia, Mike Pero

Handling real estate transactions is a serious business that demands a certain level of commitment and dedication to achieve the very best results. Shady Attia carries his responsibilities towards his clients with high regard to ensure they are provided with accurate information and prompt communication.     “Being with the Mike Pero […]