Clever corner construction: Riverlands House an outstanding triumph for Warren & Mahoney and ABL Construction
Handsome new commercial build Riverlands House is anchored on the corner of Victoria and Kilmore Streets, with prow pointed like an ocean liner toward the Port Hills. It is a striking addition to this prominent corner and shortlisted for the Commercial Category of the New Zealand Institute of Architecture (NZIA) Canterbury awards. The […]
Mix & mingle: five activities that are perfect for those who don’t want a night on the town
Let’s face it, bar hopping and dance parties are so last year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some wonderful opportunities to mix and mingle, and kick up your heels in a much more creative sense of the expression. We’ve collated a collection of some of the city’s more subdued selections when […]
A stylish range: The General Store is your central city shopping destination
Christchurch’s go-to place for the coolest, contemporary gifts has re-opened in a handy part of town. The General Store is downstairs from 33 Lichfield Street Carpark – opposite the Justice Precinct – with the first hour of parking free. With dual entrance, it’s part of the new development on the south side of […]
Let there be light: LUMA is the annual festival that lights up the southern skies
According to the Book of Genesis, ‘God said “Let there be light,” and there was light. A group of dedicated Southern Lakes locals may not have divine powers, but each year they deliver an innovative light festival that takes people on an interactive sensory journey like no other. Central Queenstown will shine brightly […]
It’s time to think big: Cymon Allfrey on the big thinking we need to embrace in the rebuild
Having missed out on hosting yet another big name, architect Cymon Allfrey highlights the importance of moving forward with our plans for a stadium. It is without doubt that we are a city capable of hosting events, with the World Busker’s Festival, the Under 19 Cricket World Cup and the recent Black Caps/England […]
Call in the cleaning pros: tops tips to choosing a professional cleaning firm
‘Let your fingers do the walking’ was once the catchcry of calling in the professionals and, although our fingers are now doing the walking in a directory of the digital kind, the premise behind this concept remains true. Sometimes the professionals really are the way to go. Methamphetamine, animal waste, insect infestations, mould, […]
Trailing behind: set about seeing the Southern Lakes by bike or foot
Autumn is often rated as the most picturesque time of year in the Southern Lakes region, and Queenstown Trails Trust Chief Executive Mark Williams says it’s the perfect season to explore the area by bike or on foot. With the trees now displaying the full spectrum of golden-bronze to rusty-red hues, mild temperatures […]
The charitable social calendar: local events with a community or charitable trust
We share our city with some incredible people who put heart, mind and soul into the support of philanthropic endeavours, so much so that we couldn’t possibly hope to list them all. What we can do however, is list some of the upcoming events on the local social calendar which have been formed […]
‘Yoga therapy’ next level therapeutics: Flow Hot Yoga welcomes yoga icon Vincent Bolletta
As a continuation of Flow Hot Yoga’s dedication to healing and safe yoga, it is offering yoga therapy training with New Zealand’s foremost yoga instructor and teacher trainer Vincent Bolletta. He is the founder and director of the Hañsa Yoga International Studies and co-founder of the Centre for Contemporary Yoga Studies in Auckland. […]
Mamma Mia’s Ashburton debut: get carried away to the music of ABBA at The Ashburton Events Centre
More than 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! And, in May 2018, it will be performed for a limited season at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, with a stellar cast, live band, amazing custom-made touring set and […]
