Iconic investment
A world-class Canterbury Museum is one step closer to opening thanks to new financial support from Christchurch City Council, following annual plan investment decisions in Ōtautahi’s ‘iconic’ buildings. Christchurch city councillors voted in late May to provide additional funding for the museum’s lengthy redevelopment with a $15 million grant and a $28.6 million […]
Bereavement leave petition
Christchurch mother Sheena Hemens has launched a petition to increase bereavement leave in New Zealand from three to 10 days. As Parliament rewrites the country’s bereavement leave law for the first time in a generation, a petition has been launched by Christchurch mother and businesswoman Sheena Hemens, who lost her daughter Lauren in […]
Squats versus steps
Is doing 10 squats really better than taking a 30-minute walk? It’s not as simple as the socials suggest, says Exercise New Zealand. Longevity influencer Bryan Johnson – also known as the ‘don’t die guy’ from his Netflix series Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever – recently sparked debate online […]
Fashion forward: Harlem Clothing
Christchurch fashion personality Bianca Hampton is back with a brand new store in St Albans. When beloved local brand IvyBlu closed its doors, founder Bianca Hampton stepped away from the industry and turned her focus to other interests. Fashion, though, wouldn’t leave her alone. “It’s a passion in you. It’s something you can’t […]
Club hub: Papanui Club
Membership growth and facility expansion are two clear markers of success at this stalwart in the Papanui social scene. “Every improvement, event and investment is made with the goal of creating a stronger, more vibrant place for people to enjoy,” says general manager Mark Belton at the ever-popular Papanui Club. Their success lies […]
Right on track
At 120 years old, the iconic Dunedin Railway Station was ready for a new lease of life, and the beautiful building recently got just that. After a five-year hibernation in the wake of Covid-19, the newly rebranded Dunedin Railway Station is open for business as the starting point for the region’s globally renowned […]
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