Summer fun
What visions does the word ‘festival’ evoke? Sun. Warmth. Laughter. Flavour. Music. Joy. That’s all to come as the summer festival season in Christchurch kicks off in Hagley Park. Celebrating its fifteenth year, the South Island Wine & Food Festival on Saturday 6 December from 11.30am to 7pm has something for everyone – […]
Charcuterie
Warm weather and a drink and nibble in the sun. Bliss. A grazing platter, or charcuterie board, is the ideal appetiser for relaxing or entertaining. Here’s your guide to the perfect platter – the five key elements to effortlessly assemble and arrange yours. The beauty of platters is that they are fully customisable […]
New rules for societies: Pier Law
Calling all committee members of incorporated societies: are you ready for April 2026? Under the new Incorporated Societies Act, every incorporated society in New Zealand, which are the most common form of organisation in the not-for-profit sector, must re-register by 5 April 2026 to continue operating. This requirement isn’t just a formality – […]
What women want: Everee Women
Fresh from the popular nationwide Hot Mess Tour hosted by presenters Niki Bezzant and Petra Bagust, one women’s health company is doubling down on something long overdue: straight talk about perimenopause. For too many women, midlife arrives with sleepless nights, brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight gain, and the all-too-familiar ‘you’re too young’ […]
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