Scenic Sipping: Chateau on the Park

As the sun goes down, many of us come out to play. Christchurch is full of go-to places to indulge, although some set the scene better than others. One of those is Chateau on the Park, a charming place to meet, greet and eat, especially outdoors on warm summer days and nights. Tucked […]

Inspiring Cuisine: Indian Roots

A light and fluffy naan bread dipped in a vibrant curry is a favourite meal for many, and no surprise considering Indian cuisine is loved for being flavourful, warming, and delicious. The dream of husband-and-wife duo Kiah and Ron, Indian Roots honours authentic Indian cuisine, just as they remember from their life in […]

Working from home

If there’s one good thing that came from Covid-19, it’s the realisation that working from home can be beneficial in many ways, both for businesses and staff alike. Whether it be via Teams, Zoom or something else, regularly touching base with colleagues is essential to a successful working from home situation. And the […]

Extra cheese please: Cheese Bar

The growing landscape of Christchurch cuisine just got better. Think classic Kiwi flavours, but with a cheesy twist. The Cheese Bar has quickly become the city’s latest craze as owners Yanina and Terence take cheese to the next level. From humble beginnings selling cheese toasties in their food trailer, the pair is now […]

Concreting Christchurch: ConCreate Ltd

While some fled the post earthquake fear and destruction, others rushed back to Christchurch, keen to use their skills to put our broken city back together. Especially valuable were those who went in at ground level, laying foundations, repairing accessways, and fashioning strength where there was weakness. One such contributor is Marley Hyslop. […]

Curate your Christmas

Christmas is a magical time for most Kiwis, unfortunately, it is also the cause of monumental wastage. According to consumer.org.nz, approximately 50,000 tonnes of waste is predicted to flood New Zealand landfills after Christmas week, close to the weight of the long-doomed Titanic. One way to reduce your Christmas wastage is to opt […]