It’s playtime: Canterbury Playcentre Shop

Warmer weather is on the horizon and playtime naturally shifts outside. Children learn through hands-on experiences and emulating the environment around them – role playing with cooking is one such popular activity. The Canterbury Playcentre Shop offers a wide variety of equipment designed for early childhood, which encourages exploration, imagination and experimentation. Their […]

Savour something special: Cafe Elia

Your morning coffee or food fuel is more than just a side quest to your day. It’s an experience of kind smiles in a calming space, complemented by sublime flavours. Find that feeling within Café Elia, conveniently located in the Harcourts building on Ilam Road, tucked close to Fendalton Village. Warm greetings and […]

Uniquely yours: Sophie Divett Jewellery

Every piece of jewellery tells a story. A memory, a moment – there is so much meaning captured within. For Sophie Divett’s jewellery studio, the stories are endless. Since 2012, Sophie’s creativity has taken her from a small workspace to a beautiful gallery on Colombo Street, where customers can explore a curated collection […]

Construction costs show minor uptick

Tax changes, high levels of existing stock on the market, and credit-constrained buyers have compounded the building industry slowdown, holding construction cost growth low for more than 18 months. CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recorded a 1.1% rise in the September quarter, reversing the fall recorded in Q2. It marks the […]

Bi-annual Art Show: Windsor Gallery

One of the year’s landmark art events is right around the corner and looks to be bigger than ever. Windsor Gallery’s Bi-annual Art Show is fast approaching and should be in the calendar for Canterbury’s art aficionados. The exhibition features hundreds of new works by over 40 local and international artists. Highlights include […]

Swapping jeans for seasonal staples

Start the switch to new spring and summer staples to get you through the hot months ahead. Jeans become one of the first clothing items we stop reaching for as the weather warms, replaced with lightweight, breathable alternatives. Denim prevents aeration and traps heat, and while loose-leg styles can work, sometimes the heat […]