Canterbury housing bucks the trend: Ray White Marshland director Amanda Blair
While much of the country feels the slowdown, the housing market in Canterbury remains buoyant. Unlike most of New Zealand, the Canterbury housing market is showing strong, resilient growth in early 2026, with median prices rising roughly 2.2% year-on-year, which is outperforming many other regions. “We are lucky to have such a great […]
WIN a $15,000 wedding package: Christchurch Wedding Expo
Bring your bridal dreams and burning questions to Te Pae on 14 June when the region’s best wedding vendors, and one unmissable giveaway, gather under one roof. “Your journey to ‘I do’ starts here,” says the woman making the Christchurch Wedding Expo happen, Morgan Tracy-Mines. “This is your premier opportunity to connect with […]
The perfect wedding checklist: Amuri Estate
When Laura and Sam Arnold began searching for their wedding venue, they knew exactly what they wanted and what they didn’t. We were looking for somewhere elegant but rustic,” Laura says. “It had to have a wet-weather option and some kind of view or backdrop.” There was one more non-negotiable: their dog, Maverick, […]
5 trending cake flavours: Halswell Bakery
What’s a cake flavour your wedding guests are sure to love? Family-owned and locally-loved, Halswell Bakery knows just how crucial your wedding cake is, from flavour to finish. Years of experience honing her cake-making craft, owner Ruth Buckley and her team combine skill with culinary flair for the one of your dreams. From […]
Hen or stag?: Serve Social
Organising your best friend’s big send off? Don’t herd cats across town, says Serve Social founder and ultimate fun guy Logan McMillan. If you’ve got the wedding party, his St Asaph Street venue has the laughs. FOR THE HENS The Game Show Glam package PLAY: Star in your own private hosted Game Show […]
Science for everyone: Science Alive
Hands-on science is alive and well in Ōtautahi. Science Alive knows the impact that meaningful experiences with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can have on young people and communities, which is why they are relaunching their outreach program into the Canterbury community. Last month marked 15 years since the Canterbury earthquakes. It […]
Time to par-tee: X-Golf
Pair state-of-the-art golf simulators with free-flowing food and drink and you’ve got yourself the perfect par-tee. Got a stag or hen’s do on the horizon? X-Golf is your go-to. Both locations in Parklands and Avonhead serve up the best games, courses and mini challenges alongside a menu full of pub classics in a […]
The wow factor: Peppers Clearwater Resort
Say ‘yes’ in a lavish local setting. I f you’re engaged and preparing the who, what, and where of your dream wedding, put Peppers Clearwater Resort into your plans. Located just 15 minutes from Christchurch’s inner city, the premier venue, set on the 465-acre Canterbury estate offers panoramic lakeside views overlooking a manicured […]
Out with a bang: Wigram Brewing
For stags or hens, swap the usual pre-wedding plans for craft beer, wood-fired pizzas and a behind-the-scenes brewery tour. “Our brewery destination experience offers comprehensive packages to suit any pre-wedding celebration,” says Caroline McGurk, co-owner of the Wigram Brewing Company. “The packages include tailored brewery tours, tasting of an extensive range of beers, […]
Effortless. Personal. Unforgettable: Memory Maker
Start your wedding journey with a ceremony that feels easy, genuine, and full of meaning – heartfelt, natural, and completely you. Your wedding should be a true reflection of your love, not staged, not stiff, and never one-size-fits-all, but something that truly reflects your story, your love, and the people around you, says […]
