All jazzed up: getting excited about the Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival
New Zealand’s biggest combined jazz and blues event is returning to Christchurch for its 23rd year, with more than 30 shows across five days. Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival will see international, national and local artists performing in 10 different venues across the city from May 23. James Morrison […]
Editor’s Perspective: on getting teary-eyed at the M Factor Events for Ronald McDonald fashion show
Tears may not be what you’d expect from one of the city’s most covetable fashion shows. But when the benefactor of the event is a worthy charitable cause such as Ronald McDonald House South Island, which has supported the likes of Paula and Alex Moore, it’s not surprising there wasn’t a dry eye […]
Mike King’s mission: this funny family man has tasked himself with making a serious difference to New Zealand’s youth
Popular New Zealand personality Mike King may have made his name as a comedian, but these day’s you’ll find him delivering a much more serious message. He’s been heading up and down the country – a 4000km journey – on a 50cc scooter for the past five years, addressing youth suicide. We talk […]
Shake it off: get moving with these five music or dance based workouts that are so much fun it will make you forget you’re exercising
Whether you’ve got fantastic rhythm, or two left feet, we’re going to help you find your groove. Balboat, ballet, ballroom and other traditional forms of toe-tapping fitness have received a major facelift with a new generation of dance taking the world by storm. We’ve got the rundown on the moves you need to […]
The finer details: Canterbury Jewellers on choosing the perfect wedding ring
Women of style pay attention to every detail and there are two significant details that will be part of each look you sport, every day of your married life. Reflecting the harmonious union that you and your loved one seal at the altar, your engagement ring and your wedding ring should complement one […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
As we head in to the 8th year since the earthquakes, Canterbury has so much to be proud of. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been repaired, large swaths of our city have been rebuilt and some truly amazing new public spaces have been created. For most people, the trauma of the earthquakes […]
A romantic backdrop: a wedding at the Heritage Hanmer Springs
When it comes to New Zealand wedding destinations, the romantic mountain views and landscaped gardens of the Heritage Hanmer Springs provide an amazing ceremonial backdrop. A landmark venue just 90 minutes from Christchurch, it’s a world away from the ordinary, in a stunning alpine retreat that will captivate you and your guests. The […]
I take thee: what to consider when choosing your wedding vows
Wedding vows: they’ve commanded a lot of attention over the years. They’ve made us laugh, they’ve made us cry and sometimes, for those of us who have had to scribe these wedding days words, they’ve really intimidated us. There’s debate over who actually said it, but we’ll take a gamble on the fact […]
The Influencers Column: Garth Wynne
Men’s behaviour towards women is, quite rightly, under scrutiny. The message is clear. Men need to understand respect. Having worked in schools for 35 years, I am convinced the key challenge we face is to help our young men grow emotional confidence. Emotional confidence – and associated self-awareness and empathy – is a […]
Elegant event photos: Magic Mirror’s themed photo booths are the fun extra you need on your wedding day
Encompassing incredible technology, Magic Mirror is a stand out from other photo booth offerings, with this voice activated mirror and touch screen making quite the experience. The VIP set up is personalised with either red or black carpet and your choice of glamourous sequinned backdrop. An attendant is on hand, so you don’t […]
