Riverside reinvention: Oxford Terrace comes alive again
Few developments signify the greater rebuild in the way the bars opening up along the Avon River in the central city do. Although the post-quake incarnation of ‘The Strip’ was conceptualised by Antony Gough, it was the building alongside on the corner of Oxford Terrace and Hereford Street purchased and developed by Richard […]
No-stress nuptials: tops tips for keeping your perfect wedding day from turning into a nightmare
Important events like weddings should be joyful and fun. Because of that very fact, there’s potential for stress to creep in as the unwelcome guest. It can all be great! It truly is possible to jettison much of the possible emotional strain, right at the outset. How? By having a group meeting with […]
Action north of the Waimak’: a guide to what’s on in North Canterbury
North Canterbury is a hotbed of innovation and creativity, which means there’s never a dull moment. We’ve staked out the land north of the Waimak’ to bring you some of the best upcoming events. ETHEL & BETHEL BINGO BABES 11 May World famous in Canterbury, Ethel & Bethel are putting on a fun […]
A woman of many hats: Q&A with Angela Stone
Angela Stone was just 14 when she started her modelling career, working with top retailers and international brands across Sydney, Melbourne, Milan and London and, at just 21, opened the doors of Portfolio Model Agency here in Christchurch, before starting her own styling business, Angela Stone Consulting Ltd seven years later. Today stylist, […]
Coloured gems get their sparkle back: Via Sollertia’s colourful collection of gemstones
At Via Sollertia on New Regent Street, Clare and the team are adding sophisticated sparkle – and colour – to their clients’ lives. Ever-evolving styles are ushering in a new era of striking coloured stones and Via Sollertia is at the forefront, with an exceptional and exquisite selection. “We’re noticing a strong trend […]
City’s world-class cinema complex: Calder Stewart takes the lead on EntX Entertainment Central
A world-class venture by Calder Stewart will soon showcase a very unique entertainment and dining experience in the CBD. The Cantabrian icon with the X-factor is on schedule, on budget, for a September 21 launch – in time for school holidays. A first for New Zealand, EntX Entertainment Central will house the state-of-the-art […]
The Influencers Column: Albert Brantley
You may notice a change in the Christchurch skyline this month with the first of the steel trusses being placed to support the roof of the Convention Centre. These first trusses span 50 metres and sit over the 1400-person auditorium. They give you the first real opportunity to gain some appreciation of the […]
The Influencers Column: Nathan Godfrey
I’m often asked about the new stadium and, although this is a complex subject, my answer is simple. Time is money. We are grateful for the temporary stadium and what it once represented, but extending its life is a growing concern. Another is the escalating cost of delaying construction of a replacement home […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
For seven years, a generation of young Cantabrians has had to make do without important sporting facilities. These were meant to be provided by early 2016 in the Metro Sports Facility, a proposed world class sporting facility. When this Government came to office, all this had come to was an empty lot. Beset […]
King of his Castle: a fashionable Q&A with WORLD Director Benny Castles
He started as a retail assistant, but Benny Castles has worked his way up to the upper echelons of fashion royalty, making his name as the king of colour, with a personal style that is as vibrant and worldly as the brand which he is now a director of. Fresh from a whirlwind […]
