Stay safe around bait: Ourvets Halswell

  Winter is a time when critters such as rats and mice sneak inside looking for food and warmth.     It’s also the time for laying poison and bait to deal to them so homeowners need to be extra vigilant, especially with pets around. Ourvets Halswell is full of good advice […]

Celebrating 30 years: City Choir

  Three special concerts for music lovers round out the Christchurch City Choir’s 30th anniversary year programme.     Not to be missed on July 3 is the Voices Found concert with soloist Adrian Lowe at St Andrew’s College Chapel in Normans Rd. Celebrating works by female composers from throughout the centuries, […]

Take to the track: Supa Karts

  A race at Supa Karts with your family, friends or work colleagues is certain to give you a taste of real motorsport competition. A mainstay of family entertainment for decades in the heart of Christchurch, its indoor track makes it fun for all seasons too.     Tandem karts allow children […]

Sunshine on a cloudy day

  Colour, texture and textile can make a world of difference to how you feel, especially when it comes to fashion.     Wool is a must for winter warmth, whether it is in the form of merino inner and outer layers, cashmere scarves, chunky socks, and of course a luscious thick […]

Stop and stay a while

  Passing through or there to stay for a few days, North Canterbury is full of surprises.     Some, such as its vineyards are in plain sight, yet others are slightly under the radar but well worth looking out for or even making a special trip to check out. These include […]

Dainty designs: Sophie Divett Jewellery

  Sophie Divett Jewellery offers hand-crafted and custom-made jewellery pieces.     “Inspired by Aotearoa’s beautiful natural landscapes, mountains, flora and fauna my collections feature castings from leaves, seed pods and other plants,” says Sophie. Her new High Street showroom features ready-made collections of handmade sterling silver, gold plated and solid gold […]