Feeling the vibes: Alison Adams
Why a vibrant, energised city matters for Christchurch’s economy. Christchurch has felt more alive over the past few months. Packed sporting events and concerts, bustling streets, and a growing feeling that Ōtautahi is the place to be. That vibrancy is critical to how the city grows. Cities succeed because people choose to live, […]
Building the future for the Banks Peninsula – Vanessa Weenink
New classrooms and sustainable transport infrastructure on the way. I was delighted to see that communities across the Banks Peninsula are set to benefit from more investment in schools and sustainable transport infrastructure. The Government announced funding for four new classrooms at Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo as part of a $62.5 million investment […]
Climbing high – 27 Steps
Fine wining and dining doesn’t come any finer than this long-standing New Regent Street fixture. A few months ago, my husband and I wandered into 27 Steps on New Regent Street looking to have dinner and a glass of wine before heading to the theatre. We hadn’t booked, and the place was packed. […]
Winter skin reset
As temperatures drop, Christchurch women are adjusting skincare routines to tackle dry and dehydrated winter skin, writes Lucy Brewer. Canterbury’s crisp winter mornings can leave the skin feeling dry, but with ‘skinmalism’ making a comeback, it’s time to concentrate on the skin barrier this frosty season. According to appearance medicine nurse Katie McIndoe […]
China town: Mayor Phil Mauger
New sister city Shenzhen shares priorities of sustainable development and economic growth. This past month, I had the privilege of leading a delegation to China, focused on strengthening relationships, exploring innovation, and identifying opportunities to deliver real benefits for Christchurch. Our visit began in Qingdao, where we discussed shared priorities around sustainable development, […]
Plastering professionals: Proudfoot Plastering
With the shortest day behind us and spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start ticking off all those maintenance tasks around your home and property. If you have any plastering jobs on your list, the team at Proudfoot Plastering are specialists in a range of exterior cladding, facade […]
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