Meet the Principal 2018: Gillian Simpson of St Margaret’s College
“‘Everyday Superstars’ is the theme chosen for the St Margaret’s community for 2018 by our Year 13 cohort. For true wellbeing we all need to be a vital part of something bigger than ourselves and to feel needed and valued. The girls define an ‘everyday superstar’ as someone who contributes to the wellbeing […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Ian Macpherson of Medbury School
“While Medbury School enjoys a strong reputation as a progressive preparatory school for boys locally, nationally and internationally, the School has, at its core, an engaging family feel, which extends within and beyond the school gate. Traditional Christian values, supported by a strong emphasis on manners and respect, underpin the School’s mission ‘to […]
A taxing affair: McFadden Accounting takes the pain out of tax time
Rumour has it the Beatles got taxed at 94 percent in the UK in 1963, rousing George Harrison to write the heartfelt lyrics, ‘Now my advice for those who die, declare the pennies on your eyes…. yeah, I’m the taxman, and you’re working for no one but me’. We haven’t reached 94 percent […]
Leading the way: Leading Edge Automotive
Located at 480 Selwyn Street in the heart of Christchurch, Leading Edge Automotive, as the name suggests, has been ‘leading’ the field and has the ‘edge’ over its competitors when it comes to ensuring your European car gets the service and repairs it deserves. Leading Edge Automotive provides a once stop shop for […]
A sporty spot: The Horse and Jockey on Yaldhurst Rd
At 8 Yaldhurst Road, a hop, skip and a jump from Riccarton race course, you’ll find a great place to not only have a cold beer and some great food, but perhaps some top accommodation too! The Horse and Jockey is a popular little spot with great deals for those looking for more […]
Vocal virtuosos: the talented performers behind ‘Oriana’
They’re young, vivacious and vocal virtuosos. Meet Amelia Ryman, Kimberley Wood, Matthew Harris and Harry Meehan, the faces of Oriana. This premier ensemble is rocking retrospective songs like nobody else – think sixteenth/seventeenth century retrospective! The name Oriana is a nod to Queen Elizabeth I. “Oriana was a kind of nickname for her; […]
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