Rock & Hop revs up
The Caroline Bay Rock & Hop began in 2017 with a dual mission: to raise money for Hospice South Canterbury while giving back to the local community who so generously support the charity. In 2026, it will celebrate 10 years from 19 to 22 March. The four-day long extravaganza has raised $900,000 since […]
Talking rates
Some relief for Christchurch businesses as Council softens rates increases. Christchurch businesses are set to face smaller council rates increases than originally forecast, following refinements in the Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan that aim to ease pressure on the local economy. Following public consultation and shifts in economic conditions, the adopted plan confirms […]
3 New workplace reforms
Sweeping payroll, privacy and KiwiSaver reforms are just some of the big changes facing Kiwi employers in 2026, writes employment lawyer Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani of Employment Hero, a recruitment and HR platform for businesses. From payroll reform to KiwiSaver increases and tighter privacy obligations, New Zealand employers are heading into one of the […]
Enter a world of wicker: Woven Veranda
Waikuku’s Old School Collective houses the next thing you’ll add to your wishlist: wicker. Easy, elegant, and low-effort, homes citywide are adopting wicker furniture to upgrade indoor and outdoor living spaces. Where are they sourcing their beloved new pieces? The WovenVeranda showroom, of course. A captivating selection of stylish, Scandinavian-designed cane furniture from […]
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