Ka pai! Google Maps learns to pronounce te reo Māori
A Kiwi accent landed on Google Maps in July, and now, New Zealanders can hear Aotearoa place names the way they should sound. Acollaboration between Google and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission) and new AI-powered text to speech technology means New Zealanders can hear the correct pronunciation […]
For dads & dudes
Shining the spotlight on two local groups lifting up Canterbury men, in honour of Father’s Day. Christchurch Dads’ Stroller Club, @dadbehaviour on IG Local dad MJ Meafou, alongside his wife Brittany Meafou, fosters a community for fathers through local initiatives like a Stroller Club and events like ‘Beards and Braids’, while documenting his […]
The café Christchurch can’t get enough of: Cocoa Black
“Much of our growth comes from customers asking us to open closer to where they live or work,” says the Christchurch business owner behind a seven-strong coffee shop empire. “I do not think there is one single secret formula. For us, it has always been about consistency, good people, fresh food and genuinely […]
A Christchurch ritual: The Bealey Quarter
Some places become part of a city’s routine. Where locals meet friends after work, families celebrate milestones, and people settle in for a weekend stay or to enjoy a delicious meal… The Bealey Quarter has found its home within the buzz of city living. It’s a venue that’s continued to evolve while staying […]
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