Fire & Feast street festival
A two-day celebration of the very best Canterbury kai is your chance to eat Michelin star food without the fine dining price tag. P reviously Fire on High, an annual one-day food fest on High Street, the reimagined Fire and Feast celebrates the very best of local food and produce. Back bigger than […]
Wearable drugs
A Christchurch scientist has developed a world-first wearable drug delivery platform with a view to targeting the $10 billion US injectables market. Christchurch medtech startup Zuuka is preparing to commercialise a world-first wearable drug delivery platform to help people with diabetes, obesity, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s manage injectable treatments more easily at home. The […]
7 reasons to invest in a wool rug: Carpet Binders
Investing in New Zealand-grown warmth underfoot is something you’ll wish you did earlier. Here’s seven reasons why. “We’re passionate about supporting New Zealand wool and the rural communities behind it,” says Michelle MacWilliam, co-owner of Carpet Binders on Hayton Road. “At the end of the day, no one ever regrets investing in quality, […]
Cosy up
As winter flicks our internal ‘hibernation’ switch and we feel the urge to hunker down, it feels good to create spaces that support that hunkering. How do you switch up your décor to make it more winter-appropriate? Through a combination of comfort (soft textiles), ambience (warm lighting), and styling (seasonal accessories). You don’t […]
Legal ally on immigration – Vanessa Cha at Pier Law
Immigrating to New Zealand can be an overwhelming, complex and costly experience, but a local lawyer is on hand to help. Pier Law is delighted to introduce associate Vanessa Cha, who has come on board to lead the immigration team. The firm supports clients in Christchurch and across the country, as well as […]
Paella, please! – Curator’s House
Where flavour transports you to the streets of Spain, authentic paella and tapas are among some of the can’t-miss dishes from this Botanic Gardens-facing restaurant. A menu built upon Spanish gastronomy from its founder the late Javier Garcia, and fusing innovation from head chef Victoria ‘Vikki’ Liptrot, Curator’s House is where tradition and […]









