Gentle pet goodbyes: Our Pet’s Goodbye

Discovering that your beloved family pet has a terminal illness, or finding yourself in any situation where you may need to consider euthanasia for your pet, is devastating. Emotions run high during this stressful and confusing time. One final humane act offering your pet peace is compassionate euthanasia. What if there was a team of […]

Ballet flats are back

For a few years, platforms have ruled the runways. Recently, the flat and dainty ballerina shoe is having a moment in the spotlight. Arguably revived by Miu Miu’s fall 2022 show, but always in fashion thanks to Chanel’s famous two-toned flats, the ballet flat is only just reaching its potential in the New Zealand fashion […]

Property analysis

Canterbury is one of only two regions nationally, where women and men own equal percentages of properties, according to a new report. Released on International Women’s Day (8 March), CoreLogic’s 2024 Women & Property report found that nationally female-only real estate investors significantly lag their male counterparts in fast-tracking wealth creation through property. Analysis of […]

Solving your property problems: vUrbs

Building, developing urban and rural subdivisions, and even renovating properties usually involves planning and resource consents, and sometimes problems arise. To avoid sticky situations, or find suitable solutions, it helps to have experts on the job. Experts such as the professional team at vUrbs Planning Services, who work with government and private sector clients, offering […]

Te Pae net carbon zero

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been recognised as Toitū net carbonzero certified, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to leading the industry in world class sustainable operations. Ayear after committing to the milestone – and almost two years in operation – Te Pae has met Toitū Envirocare’s internationally-recognised standards of measuring, managing and reducing lifecycle […]

Curating a bathroom aesthetic

The best of the country’s bathrooms were recently put to the test for their beauty and functionality. The winning bathrooms followed one of two aesthetics: light, relaxing, fresh, some Hamptons-esque, or dark, romantic, sultry, and luxurious. These two moods allude feelings of calm and lush purpose, making it easier to unwind and practise self-care after […]