TheatreFest
Theatre New Zealand, supported by Christchurch City Council, presents eight of the best from Aotearoa’s community theatre groups at TheatreFest National ShowCase. The festival takes place 9 -10 September in the Christchurch Girls’ High School Auditorium. Community theatre teams have been vying for a place at ShowCase in keenly contested preliminary festivals across […]
Food for the soul: Daily Wonders
Being surrounded by great food, talented chefs from around the world, and five-star hospitality proved inspirational. Sherry Ye’s years in the hospitality industry instilled a deep ambition to create a café that served healthy, energising, and delicious food. “It was always something I wanted to do,” she says. When the opportunity to open […]
Torque Talk: Autonomous Driving
The idea of the driver sitting back and letting the car do all the driving has fascinated the masses and attracted billions of dollars in investment for decades. The first truly autonomous car was created by Ernst Dickmanss in 1987. This car did not require human intervention in busy traffic or on motorways […]
Dining for the whole family: The Hornby Club
Finding a place to eat that’s suitable for all, and that offers an inviting contemporary atmosphere can be challenging. A favourite among locals and visitors alike is Hornby Club – boasting an events centre, family-style restaurant, café and sports bar – it has something to suit everyone, and every occasion. The Chalmers Restaurant […]
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