Our actions tell a story

A Christchurch business is helping companies elevate their impact through its sustainability reporting platform. In 2021, Mitch Shaw, a former youth worker turned social entrepreneur, found himself at a pivotal moment. His social enterprise, Upstream, was successfully helping businesses make socially responsible procurement choices as well as enabling consumers to donate to charity […]

Hat tricks – curated by Nina Tucker

The best part about spring is the colour palette – and I’m seeing deliciously soft and supple hues across the city. The second best thing is hats reclaiming a regular home on our heads. Beyond their purpose to shade us from the sun, hats serve as a sartorial staple. Running an errand in […]

Cut and colour to compliment you: V for Hair

“Your hairstyle should enhance your natural features, suit your lifestyle, and make you feel confident every day,” says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Her team of expert stylists and precision cutters at V for Hair Merivale specialise in creating personalised looks to harmonise with your skin tone, eye colour, and individual style. Renowned nationwide […]

New social housing: Vanessa Weenink

More than 65 new social homes will be delivered in Canterbury by Community Housing Providers (CHPs) in Linwood, Merivale, and Somerfield. Our Government is committed to providing improved social housing. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the right support, for the people most in need. Having warm, dry […]

Soul revival: Amuri Estate

Come for the adventure and stay for the luxury in Hanmer Springs. The next time you consider a day trip to Hanmer Springs, turn a day of fun into a long weekend of luxury with Amuri Estate. The region offers highly attended summer events like the Hurunui Garden Festival, while mountain bike events […]

Let nature speak this Christmas: Tholsie & Co.

Invite a wilder, more elegant festive season layered with nature’s beauty, rich in texture and styled with quiet elegance. Let nature speak, softly transforming your home with its quiet magic. Let your festivities feel effortless, elegant, and beautifully wild,” says Melanie Collins of florist Tholsie & Co. The refined floral boutique within The […]