Margaret Chapman: A life of impact
Words: Tamara Pitelen | Images: Aoraki Foundation and RWNZ A city girl who turned country, Margaret Chapman of Geraldine, is this year’s Aoraki Woman of the Year. From protesting on the steps of parliament to organising farm safety seminars, the award recognises her five decades of passionate advocating for the rights of rural […]
Transformation for every girl: Principal Julie Calder (Selwyn House School)
An early investment in a girl’s education can shape far more than academic outcomes; it can define her confidence, curiosity, and sense of self. Principal Julie Calder of Selwyn House School shares why the primary years are the most powerful window for transformation, and how a specialised, girls-only environment helps students step into […]
Light me up
Autumn’s about wrapping your hands around a warm cup of tea under ambient lighting. What sets the tone and looks stylish? Well, when globally-acclaimed interior designer and Christchurch local Ben Lewis says marble, alabaster and brushed metal finishes are trending, you listen.
Filled with gratitude: Mayor Phil Mauger
From sport games and concerts to further investment in the CBD, the city’s grandest project is complete. Depending on when you’re reading this, we’re only days away from the first event at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. I can’t wait to see it filled to the rafters with people getting ready […]
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