Catering connoisseurs: Halswell Bakery
Between business meetings and family celebrations, enlist the local catering team where fresh, quality food is the focus. Food is the star of any event, cultivating joy and lively chatter between guests. It pays to have a catering team who knows what works, and Halswell Bakery has your food needs sorted. Ruth Buckley […]
Architecture in the spotlight: Huia Reriti
Canterbury architecture has helped shaped Christchurch’s identity, future and quality of life. Architecture has always played a defining role in Christchurch’s identity. Since the earthquakes, Ōtautahi has become a place where bold ideas, resilience and creativity have shaped not only new buildings, but the way we live, work and connect. That’s why the […]
The Te Pae effect
Conventions held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre have generated almost $74 million for the local economy in the last 12 months. In the year to June 2026, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre hosted 56 conventions, including several leading international events. This supported 827 jobs in the Canterbury region, according to the impact […]
Low and slow socialising: Smoke Ashburton
A whiskey bar vibe with exposed old bricks, leather couches, and big flavour from fall-off-the-bone meat platters… Ashburton introduces a one-of-a-kind events venue. Behind the carnivore’s haven known as Smoke Ashburton was an underutilised warehouse space waiting for something more. “We wanted to expand what we could offer in Ashburton,” says co-owner Vanetia […]
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