What not to let pets eat

With friends and family gatherings on the rise during summer, food is often unthinkingly left within easy reach of cats and dogs, and not always to their benefit. Now is an ideal time to brush up on what foods it is imperative to keep out of the reach of beloved pets. Aside from […]

Over-exercising dogs

The health issues that come along with under-exercising your dog are well-known, the detrimental outcomes of over-exercising are less known. It’s important to know the signs of over-exercising, the ways you are exercising your dog, and what the weather conditions are to make sure you keep your pet happy and comfortable all summer […]

Furry friends: Newflands

Covid-19 proved to us the importance of our pets. Now it’s time to give back. Just like we take our supplements, Newflands is the precision-harvested, sustainable pet supplement brand giving our furry friends a better life. Newflands was “born out of the passion and love” for her dogs, but qualified vet nurse and […]

TIDA Awards 2022

The Trends International Design Awards were announced recently, showcasing some of the best builds in New Zealand. Chairman of the TIDA judging panel, Paul Taylor says this year saw an easing of supply and construction difficulties, resulting in large numbers of entries. “One of the key aspects of good design is how it […]

Work in progress: The Court Theatre

With funding now secured for The Court Theatre’s new central city home, Christchurch City Council has appointed Hawkins as the main project contractor. The council is committing $46 million towards the development of the Performing Arts Precinct, which includes the construction of The Court Theatre, the public realm and also landscaping. The Court […]

See Christchurch this Christmas: Christchurch City Council

There’s a cheerful Christmassy buzz around the central city this December so I’d encourage you all to come into the city and see how great it’s looking. New Regent Street, Cashel Mall, and Cathedral Square have Christmas installations, the banners are up, and shop windows are all looking extremely festive and bright. The […]