Reasons for optimism: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams

It can be tempting to get pessimistic in the winter months when ‘cost of living’ and ‘brain drain’ talk is once more in the news cycle. But I’m an optimist, and that is boosted by data that shows Christchurch is avoiding, and in some cases defying, some of the less inspiring headlines we’ve seen recently. […]

Leading the change: Fraemohs Homes

We would all love our homes to retain a continuous comfortable temperature year-round, without breaking the bank in incoming energy bills. Whether we are using energy to heat, cool, or both, it is going to cost money. Built properly, a home’s thermal performance should minimise the need for costly energy use, and reduce carbon footprints. […]

Breaking the silence on men’s pelvic health: Muscle People

In the healthcare field, some topics remain clouded in silence and societal taboos. Men’s pelvic health undoubtedly falls into this category, often overlooked, despite the profound impact such issues can have on quality of life when left unaddressed. Muscle People Physiotherapy aims to help change that with their new men’s pelvic physiotherapy service. The pelvis […]

A better way to build: Ultimate Homes eHaus

The concept of passive housing is soaring to major popularity, proving these homes are becoming the future. Martin Smith and the team at Ultimate Homes are award-winning and hold a well-earned reputation as builders of exceptional new builds. Specialising in new residential homes, they are the only licensed builders of eHaus passive houses in the […]

Bringing new life to homes for 35 years: MF Turnbull

Celebrating 35 years in business is something that Christchurch business couple Monique and Murray Turnbull can be justifiably proud of. For more than three decades, they’ve injected new life into furniture, fittings, and homes, initially starting in 1988 servicing the furniture and joinery industries as specialist finishers of spray applied coatings. Business has expanded threefold […]

Hanmer Springs on two wheels

Low-impact, fun, and adventurous, biking is a great exercise alternative that is ideal when exploring or holidaying. With multiple bike tracks to suit all ages and abilities, and an invitingly picturesque village to cycle around, Hanmer Springs is even more so enjoyed on two wheels. Plan your tracks with the Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Trail […]