Plan your Christmas party:
Chateau on the Park

Small spaces

Tight on space but big on style? Whether you’re squeezing into a studio, rocking a tiny home, making the most of a modest nook, or maximising a cosy apartment, smart design choices – from furniture that moonlights as storage to optical illusions that fool the eye – can transform even the tightest areas. […]

Eat, drink, sing: Cheers and Karaoke Bar

Introducing Christchurch’s newest Taiwanese fusion restaurant and karaoke bar. Afresh fusion of flavour, fun, and music is landing in central Christchurch this winter, with the grand opening of Cheers and Karaoke Bar on 8 August. The date was chosen for its lucky double-eight symbolism in Asian culture, representing prosperity and good fortune. Located […]

Itchy, dry skin this winter?

As colder temperatures continue and heaters remain on high, many people experience itchy, dry skin. Suffering from dry, itchy skin in winter is a common condition that can affect anyone. Often called ‘winter itch’ or pruritus hiemalis, older adults with naturally drier skin are more susceptible. Why ‘winter’ itch? Because when temperatures drop, […]

The hardest goodbye:
Peppers Clearwater Resort

Can a conference venue be so dreamy that delegates hope their flight home is cancelled? Peppers Clearwater Resort is just minutes from Christchurch Airport. Don’t be fooled, heading home is the hardest part for guests. “Conference delegates quite regularly wish for flight disruptions so they can stay on,” laughs conference sales manager Meg […]

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