Event business vital: Te Pae
I have just returned from the Business Events Industry Aotearoa conference, in Blenheim, where all parts of the business events industry meet to exchange ideas and share knowledge. It started me thinking how important conferences are for the businesses and communities that host them. The ecosystem of events runs deep into our economy. […]
Sandpit fun: Playcentre Shop
Sandpit play offers lots of great benefits for toddlers and young children. It can help to enhance motor skills, spark creativity, and learn in a fun way. From digging and sifting, to creating scenes for animals and fantasy creatures, building sand castles and creating tracks for toy cars, there’s endless possibilities with a […]
Be part of the Addington magic: Addington Raceway
A highlight on New Zealand’s sporting and social calendars, Addington Raceway takes the stage for two incredible days of racing, entertainment, fashion, and great food and wine this November. The action starts on Tuesday 14 November with the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day, and continues on Friday 17 November with the Canterbury […]
Take a punt: Christchurch Attractions
Spring is an ideal season for punting on the tranquil Avon River; a unique Christchurch experience. Sit back, relax, and be surrounded by nature on a classic punt ride through central Christchurch. Choose to depart from the Antigua Boat Sheds site to float past the fresh flora and blooms in the Botanic Gardens, […]
Caught on camera: My Glam Booth
The countdown is on to our summer events season, and Christchurch is readying for revelry. This is when fun-loving Cantabrians dress to impress, and socialise and party like there is no tomorrow. My Glam Booth captures all the magical merriment, wherever it happens – you name the event and it will be there. […]
Enduring furniture repair shop: McDonald and Hartshorne Quality Furniture Specialists
Supporting local is a way of life for proud Cantabrians. Congratulations are due for a special Christchurch business success story on reaching their 20-year anniversary in January 2024. As for most Ōtautahi businesses, the last 15 years have been a particularly wild ride, meaning there’s all the more reason to celebrate and share […]
Beering up for summer: Wigram Brewing Co.
Festival season is upon us, and summer is set to sizzle. This year it’s all about finding the perfect spot to unwind and relax with chilled beers, cider, and Wigram’s own artisan gin. Hangar57 Tap Room at Wigram Brewing Co. opened after Covid-19, evolving from post-Covid bubble beersies to a popular little local […]
Looking to the future: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
For nearly 165 years, we’ve been the home and voice of business in Canterbury, and over the last few years, we’ve been working on what the next 165 might look like. Our members are at the heart of everything we do, and we wanted to be ahead of the curve in anticipation of […]
PowerUp campaign: ChirstchurchNZ
Ōtautahi has been a great centre of women’s achievement and we want to build on that strong legacy. Consider this year’s football tournament that was not known as “the women’s world cup”, but simply, FIFA. There was no need to prefix it. The game was being played at an exceptional level, by talented […]
The countdown is on: ChristchurchNZ
It’s fast, fierce, and a whole lot of fun. The countdown to the FAST5 Netball World Series is on. Grab your girlfriends, rally the youngsters, or get the whole whānau together – it is time to get behind the FAST5 Ferns as they return to the court this spring. FAST5 is netball like […]












