Better than ever: Christchurch City Council

Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up and the city is absolutely buzzing. If I do say so myself, Christchurch is looking better than ever. I was over the moon to see the news that the CBD has become even more of a destination with retail space in high demand. Big retailers […]

Happy first birthday: VVV Real Estate

Reaching their own milestone anniversary, VVV Real Estate is celebrating how far they have come in just one year since launching their business. Business Owner, Stephanie Robertson had a clear vision for the company she wanted to build, and while the year has been anything but easy for real estate, she is proud of how […]

Think seasonal

Fresh fruit and vegetables are often more available and less expensive to buy during their regular growing seasons, which explains why eateries regularly offer seasonal menus. Many foodies also adapt their eating to enjoy seasonal produce, swapping out an item or two here and there. For instance, try swapping tomatoes for orange slices or strawberries […]

Strong for summer: Muscle People

Those first hints of summer fill us with excitement, and fires our desire to get active. We want to roll back the years, and maybe even re-enact all our past glories at tennis, running, touch, or waterskiing. Next thing you know, you’ve dived in boots and all. The end result is a niggle in the […]

Te Kaha kai

Construction of Te Kaha, Ōtautahi’s new multi-use arena, is progressing visibly, and planning for the retail, and corporate food and beverage aspects is now underway. Due to open in April 2026, Te Kaha is being operated by Venues Ōtautahi (VŌ). Chief Executive, Caroline Harvie-Teare says they’re committed to ensuring Te Kaha is a venue Cantabrians […]

Event business vital: Te Pae

I have just returned from the Business Events Industry Aotearoa conference, in Blenheim, where all parts of the business events industry meet to exchange ideas and share knowledge. It started me thinking how important conferences are for the businesses and communities that host them. The ecosystem of events runs deep into our economy. Associations or […]