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Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival

When the city becomes a sartorial spectacle from 7 to 9 November for Christchurch’s first Spring Fashion Festival, will you be seated in the front row? Tickets to the packed three-day schedule are selling fast. Public-facing fashion shows, designer hosted events and inspiring panel talks make up this weekend-long celebration, thanks to a […]

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Expert end-to-end medical and multilingual support for immigration needs. Applying to work or live in New Zealand can be a daunting process, particularly proving that you and your family meet visa health requirements. From its central city location, Christchurch Immigration Health can be your one-stop-shop for visa medicals and certification. As an accredited […]

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In an aged care community, ceiling hoists become a holy grail, ensuring the smooth, safe transfer of residents to and from bed. What happens when such crucial specialised medical equipment is not funded by Te Whatu Ora? WesleyCare, a branch of the Christchurch Methodist Mission, is a not-for-profit providing care to people transitioning […]

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With just four ingredients, this strawberry limoncello spritz is simple and easy – a spring staple. Add two tablespoons of strawberry puree and ice to a wine glass. Next, add 60ml of Ali’s Lemons limoncello and stir. Finish by filling the rest of the glass with Prosecco, almost to the top, leaving room […]

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