In the frame: Art & Frame

Conservation framing protects the things you love. When you really value something, a great way to keep it for posterity is to have it framed. Whether it’s art, photography, needlework, historical documents, or baby clothes, all sorts of valuable and beloved objects can be preserved in a frame. Art & Frame owner Karyn […]

Quilty pleasure: MickeyRaes

Make it a crafting winter break at Hanmer Springs. There’s something magical about a winter escape to Hanmer Springs – cosy cabins, fireside chats, and that crisp mountain air. When the weather turns chilly, locals and visitors alike find comfort and creativity inside MickeyRaes, the village’s beloved craft haven. “We’ve created a space […]

Blooming colour

Architecturally designed to embrace the rhythms and colours of nature, this stunning Heathcote Valley house is a finalist in the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards. Heathcote Valley House is the only Christchurch home to become a finalist in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards, which aim to “celebrate the most innovative and inspiring uses […]

Destination Kaikōura

Coastal and captivating, put Kaikōura on your travel to-do list this season, taking this ABC activity guide along for the ride. A: Admire the sunrise Challenge yourself to skip the snooze button and wake up early for a sunrise date. Lace up and journey to a gorgeous lookout, the Kaikōura Lookout, or Mt […]

Leading with optimism

For the first time in five years, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) feel optimistic about the year ahead. Confidence has entered positive territory according to MYOB’s 2025 Business Monitor, backed by revenue improvements across a range of local industries. The proportion of SMEs predicting the economy to improve within 12 months is at […]

Navigating an evolving financial landscape: Nathan Miglan, Squirrel

Small cheers from homeowners and buyers as mortgage lending rates look set to continue a slow downward trend. Great news for homebuyers and mortgage borrowers: the Reserve Bank has reduced the Official Cash Rate from 3.75% down to 3.5%, a move that while it was widely anticipated by economists and financial institutions alike, […]