Star light star bright: Oxford Observatory
On Friday, 7 September, when North Canterbury skies will be their darkest under a new moon, the Oxford Observatory at Oxford Area School will host a public open night to view our closest celestial neighbours. Between 7pm and 10pm, anyone can view four planets up close. On 31 July, Mars […]
To market to market: Markets around you
When the weekend hits and the sun is shining, there’s nothing more fun than taking a stroll and browsing the stalls at your nearest market. Luckily for you, North Canterbury is the home to a wide range of tasty and tempting options, from farmers’ markets to local arts and crafts […]
Help is at Hand: Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects one in ten New Zealand women, many of whom first experience symptoms as teenagers. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Janene Brown from Oxford Women’s Health shares her thoughts on this often debilitating condition and the importance of seeking help early. At what stage do women typically come to see you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
