Striking the environmental balance

Humankind has long been plagued by the ‘nature nurture’ debate, but in our small, rural country in the bottom of the South Pacific, our farmers have long been the nurturers of nature, turning their talented hands to the plight of provision not just in New Zealand, but on a global scale.   […]

Constructing Commercial Excellence

Across New Zealand companies are shifting the construction goalpost as quality becomes an increasing focus for projects and we’re seeing this in the level of commercial developments that are coming to fruition throughout the country.     More than 80 of these commercial building projects are vying to win the title of […]

Hanmer’s culinary oasis: Salt N Pepper

Christmas in July? What craziness is this?! It’s Salt N Pepper in Hanmer Springs bringing you the wonder of Christmas fare with a three course Christmas feast of course! Bookings are essential as it is on for only 2 Fridays in July – from 5pm on Friday 19 and Friday 26 July […]

Side Hustle

Every design devotee knows that furniture can make or break a space. Choosing the right pieces can elevate your entire home aesthetic. Take the side table for example – it’s a great way to layer a surprise element into a space.     While they may not be the stars of the […]

A trusted choice: Angus Chisholm Builders Limited

For more than 16 years, Angus Chisholm Builders Limited has been a trusted choice for Cantabrians when it comes to quality new builds, renovations and alterations.     Every step of the way, the locally based residential building business, founded by Angus Chisholm, provides a wealth of experience and offers specific understanding […]

Legal firm’s rising stars: Papprills Lawyers

This month Papprills Lawyers celebrates 125 years of providing legal services to the people of Canterbury.     In 1891, Ernest Edward Papprill was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court. In 1894, he established his own law firm in Kaiapoi and, to this day, Papprills has an office […]