Join the excitement: Sail Grand Prix
Intense races, iconic global venues, elite teams and athletes, record-breaking speeds. SailGP is the most exciting racing on water and it all starts this weekend (18-19 March) in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. In a few days, thousands of fans will get a glimpse into one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties. From thrills […]
A rich maritime history
Lyttelton ‘will come to life’ with the inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch, on 18-19 March 2023. The event won’t be the first major regatta on the harbour, as Haydn Rawstron explains. Six months after the ‘First Four’ Canterbury Association ships arrived at Lyttelton, the steadily growing settlement held its first […]
Outdoor furniture trend: Woven Veranda
In 2023 we’re seeing a big emphasis on indoor-outdoor flow when it comes to housing trends, and wicker and rattan furniture is making a comeback. There’s a reincarnation of the boho-inspired look, which can be included by way of chairs, sofas, tables, and ottomans. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to […]
Catching up
Christchurch is full of vibrant venues, old and new, where people can catch up, connect, and reconnect. Get together after work, relax during the weekend, or schedule work meetings outside the office and discover all that Ōtautahi and its people have to offer. Foster connections with people of different ages, cultures, and backgrounds […]
New culinary era: Eliza’s Manor
John F Kennedy once said that “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” Looking to the future and keeping up to date with patrons’ tastes and with current trends towards sustainability in food are essential to staying current […]
A blissful escape: Elements of Castor Bay
A luxury hideaway on Auckland’s North Shore, this three-bedroom guest residence is nestled under a majestic pohutukawa looking out over Castor Bay beach. With the host family on site to help with all your travel needs, you can rent it as a one, two or three-bedroom self-contained residence. All that is left to […]









