Honeymoon in Hanmer: Clear Ridge Apartments
The honeymoon is arguably the best time of any wedding. The stress is gone, the planning is over and its finally time to relax with your new life partner. Make your lovers’ sanctuary Clear Ridge Apartments in the hotspot, Hanmer Springs. The sought-after accommodation sports some of the most refined and luxurious self-contained […]
The picture-perfect plan: Transform Clinic
Every bride wishes to look her most glowing and flawless on her big day. Key to picture-perfect skin is to plan ahead and the bridal beauty regime may commence from one year leading up to the wedding, right through to the final days. Transform Clinic’s appearance medicine specialists and therapists work closely with […]
Take the tram: Christchurch Attractions
The Christchurch Tram’s restored heritage tramcars have been an iconic sight in Christchurch’s central city for over 25 years, and are a fantastic option for adding a unique touch to your wedding or other inner-city event. Tramcars can be privately hired as a novel and easy way of transporting guests from one central […]
Delicious and affordable: Halswell Bakery
When it comes to the big day, you don’t need a big budget… that is if you head to Halswell Bakery! From simple, rustic style cakes, to beautiful fresh sandwich platters, the bakery offers a bespoke service so you can get exactly what you want for your engagement celebration, hen/stag do, the wedding […]
Our special day
Take an inside look at some beautiful local weddings that have happened in and around Christchurch recently. These images were kindly supplied by the incredible wedding photographers listed.
Create lifelong memories: Lacebark
Warm, personal service, extensive gardens with endless on-site photo opportunities, seating for 120 and BYO drinks with no extra charge, plus wedding co-ordination, are just a handful of the reasons lifelong memories are made at Lacebark. The gardens transition through beautiful colours, and the outdoor and indoor wet-weather options mean year-round wedding hosting […]
Great central location: Wyndham Garden Hotel
The international borders will be opening sooner than originally announced. This news from the Government in March brought smiles to the faces of accommodation providers throughout the country. Among them is Alisa Ravelje, manager of the newly constructed Wyndham Garden Hotel in Christchurch. “Now we will really be able to showcase our contemporary […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Migrant workers needed After a bumpy few months for the Canterbury Business Community, a return to normality is finally on the horizon. With confidence levels at an all time low, and with many Cantabrians isolating at home, it has certainly been challenging for business. By and large our economy has performed well, with […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
A bright future Watching Kiwi Jane Campion win a best directing Oscar for The Power of the Dog demonstrated the power of screen stories to move and inspire people. Think of the Lord of the Rings effect, where about 1 percent of visitors to New Zealand said they came because of those movies, […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
Warm welcome back A few weeks ago, I was delighted to join with colleagues from across the world for the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held in Melbourne. One of the business event industry’s largest trade events, AIME is a proven and valuable tool for connecting with clients, and sharing knowledge, insights […]












