Fashion fundraiser: Harbour Couture charity gala

“Fundraising to pay for the rebuild of Governors Bay jetty has always been an innovative affair,” smiles Louisa Eades, secretary of the Governors Bay Jetty Restoration Trust. “We’ve done art auctions, a golf day, music festivals, Santa photos, and a board game.” Next up is Harbour Couture, a fashion gala at the Loons […]

Reduce your fashion footprint

Mindful Fashion’s Chief Executive Jacinta FitzGerald is right. We can create high-quality products in New Zealand using low-impact materials – and we can do it well. Invest in clothes made to last, not to be replaced. Local, and many with B Corp status, these brands are a great place to start.     […]

Editor’s note: Star-struck and spaced out

Can we see our future in the stars? No, I’m not talking about astrology, horoscopes and Zodiac signs (although I’m a Leo so I do love reading about myself). I’m talking about space, the final frontier, and whether the future prosperity of Canterbury could be built on an aerospace industry. Why aerospace? Apparently, […]

Boost for eco buildings

A new Council initiative aims to raise the profile of eco buildings. Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files. Christchurch City Council has launched a new initiative as part of its eco design advisor service where buildings that meet recognised […]

Sweet dreams

Promote your bedscape from boring to beautiful, and fall asleep in luxury each time your head hits the pillow. It’s what’s on the inside that counts for a supportive sleep – but no one said the exterior couldn’t exhibit the ultimate opulence. Research finds that finishing the day in a beautiful bed can […]

Frosty fun in Tekapo

Tekapo transforms into a winter playground over the cooler months. Ride the snow tubes, hit the slopes, and glide on the skating rink. 1. Ice skating Experience the fun and freedom of ice skating on the spacious outdoor rink at Tekapo Springs. This international-sized rink is one of the most scenic in New […]