Surviving school holidays
Rallying the children to go out and do something every day of the school holidays can be quite stressful, especially if you’re looking after several of them. Read on for some ideas about how to entertain at home. Put on a talent show Encourage them to create their own acts and perform in […]
Head up high: Christchurch Attractions Gondola
The Christchurch Gondola offers stunning panoramic views, perfect for your next family adventure. Featuring spectacular vistas of Christchurch, Lyttelton, and beyond from the viewing decks, the complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills. You’ll also find a child-friendly café, Discovery Ride about the history of the area and […]
Running with the raptors: Jurrassic Adventure
Christchurch is lucky enough to have its own dinosaur theme park, and it’s even better when it’s built on passion, inclusivity and quality. With Walt Disney as his childhood hero, Aaron Keown set out to bring the same happiness to Christchurch soil. Passionate about both theme parks and dinosaurs, creating the fully-accessible Jurassic […]
Essential research
I was privileged this month to view ancient ice core samples, from the depths of the Antarctic, on the Italian Research Vessel, the Laura Bassi. The research is part of Beyond Epica, an international project which aims to drill ice cores up to 1.5 million years ago, revealing the Earth’s climate and environmental […]
Two anniversaries
Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is going from strength to strength in co-ordinating and facilitating outcomes to advance health and wellness. Much of this is thanks to health research, education, and healthtech business connectivity. With many pressures and constraints on our health sector, the ability of key stakeholders to work together across the […]
Property metrics
Figures from CoreLogic NZ show 60,859 properties sold in the year to February 2023, the lowest 12-month total since October 1983. During February alone, about 4100 deals were done. That is the lowest for that month of the year since at least 1981. The figures are striking and show just how quiet the […]
Go Christchurch
Christchurch is turning into the Events Capital of New Zealand, there’s been so much going on lately. From international sporting events to massive outdoor concerts, the local must-do calendar has been jam-packed. SailGP was fantastic. Lyttelton and the harbour were looking absolutely brilliant, and showed what a beautiful place we live in, and […]
Deputy Editor’s perspective: For the girls
International Women’s Day, a day marked to celebrate the women’s rights movement, has just passed. On that day I took time to think about the women in my life who inspire me. My mother, grandmother, and several close friends are all strong characters, not afraid to stand up for what is right. I […]
The making of a legend – Janine Morrell-Gunn
Christchurch television producer, businesswoman and philanthropist Janine Morrell-Gunn is officially a Kiwi legend, and an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Lynda Papesch finds them well-deserved honours. “What’s it like being a legend,” I asked Janine Morrell-Gunn. She laughs. “Old,” she says, quickly qualifying that she usually equates the legend concept […]
Join the excitement: Sail Grand Prix
Intense races, iconic global venues, elite teams and athletes, record-breaking speeds. SailGP is the most exciting racing on water and it all starts this weekend (18-19 March) in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. In a few days, thousands of fans will get a glimpse into one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties. From thrills […]
