Kilts, drums, and bagpipes: RNZBPA
Christchurch has a rich Scottish heritage, evident in its people, buildings, and also its pipe bands. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge discovers the latter are gaining traction with young and old. The Scottish heritage in Christchurch is deep-rooted, with many of the city’s early settlers being of Scottish descent. This has resulted in the preservation […]
Elephant rocks
Over 20 million years in the making – just for your enjoyment. If you are a fan of geological rarities, make a plan to visit the Elephant Rocks, located just 40 minutes out of Ōamaru. These unusual rocks have become a popular tourist attraction and visitors flock to the site to see the formations for […]
Andersons lagoon
Embark on a stunning coastal trail at Andersons Lagoon If you are looking for a scenic day walk that won’t take longer than three hours, then this is the destination for you. Only a 48 minute drive out of Ōamaru, Getting there is simple. Start by driving from SH1 in Palmerston and turning onto Tiverton […]
Ripe 2023 the Wānaka Wine and Food Festival
Exciting wine and food options and majestic scenery set the scene for this year’s Ripe Festival on Saturday 18 March. All roads lead to Glendhu Bay, Wānaka for the return of Ripe – The Wānaka Wine & Food Festival, which has all the ingredients for a memorable day out. Ripe is about the passion and […]
Upskill boosts
A new scholarship is offering three outstanding Canterbury business people the opportunity to upskill and learn from influential mentors. The Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship programme was launched in 2021 in partnership with the University of Canterbury Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The annual scholarships have this year been awarded to Sam Butcher, […]
Work Harassment, thoughts from an employment lawyer
A recent news article caught my eye, saying “Christchurch business owner jailed for attempted rape and indecent assault of employee”. In summary Gerald Diver, the owner of a local painting business, had been sexually harassing and assaulting female staff members. While he was not convicted of rape, the judge “found it likely” that Diver had […]
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