Plan your Perfect Party: Jubilee Events

After three years of managing fundraising events, fellow mums Julia Dockerill and Cassandra Kelly decided to set up their own events management company. After a chance encounter led to them to discover the Rangiora Function Centre, Jubilee Events was formed.     Now they are busy hosting events including birthday celebrations, corporate […]

Musical Mayhem

Two con men, one gorgeous heiress and the French Riviera. What could go wrong?   North Canterbury Musical’s production of the Tony Award-winning Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens on Thursday 2 May at the Rangiora Town Hall. “It’s very funny!” says Teresa Dann, the show’s Director. “It doesn’t take itself seriously and pokes […]

Ray White Rangiora

Empowering clients: Ray White Rangiora

When it comes time to sell what is likely your most valuable asset, your home, it is important to engage the expertise of a licensed salesperson.     Marijke Sheppard has been selling houses in and around North Canterbury for a number of years and has worked very hard to maintain her […]

Framemakers

Framed by Success: Framemakers

You know your business is doing something right when your loyal South Island customer base grows so big it crosses Cook Strait and beyond. One such business is Framemakers, owned and operated by Graham and Lynn Barr.     Their fine art printing service utilises a large format printer that affords many […]

North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival

North Canterbury’s Hottest event

It’s the hottest event on the North Canterbury social calendar and this year is no different, with the North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival set to bring some seasonal sizzle to the tail end of summer.     On Sunday 10 March, Waipara Valley’s Glenmark Domain will be hitting the social sweet […]

Quilters Quarters

Haberdashery Heaven: Quilters Quarters

It’s no wonder the lovely ladies behind the counters at Quilters Quarters look so happy, this one stop treasure trove of haberdashery merchandise is literally buzzing!     With 4000 bolts of exquisite fabrics instore, your sewing projects promise to be phenomenal; factor in that renowned brands, such as Tula Pink, French […]