Showcasing our future: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams

One week, three events, infinite ideas and opportunity, that’s Innovate Ōtautahi in a nutshell. That’s not wishful thinking, we’ve transformed into a modern city with a thriving ecosystem of businesses and innovators. Alison Adams, CEO ChristchurchNZ Last year Innovate Ōtautahi brought together over 9000 delegates, whānau, educators, exhibitors, and speakers. The convergence of ideas, sectors and […]

Happiness starts here: Lynn Woods

“When I shop, the world gets better – is better,” said fictional journalist Rebecca Bloomwood in the film Confessions of a Shopaholic. Women the world over knew exactly what she meant. Shopping is more than retail therapy. It is the thrill of the chase, the triumph of victory. Becky Dennison of clothing boutique Lynn Woods […]

Obedience training: is it worth it?

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks.   It is smarter, and probably less time-consuming with a puppy, however, there is no reason why you shouldn’t engage in obedience training for a dog of any age. Obedience training is the process of teaching your dog how to respond to certain commands and setting […]

A rather colourful street

Rolleston’s Whittington Drive has been reimagined by Christchurch-based COMMON Architecture + Interiors, in a project that took home two awards at this year’s 38th Dulux Colour Awards. Claiming the victories in Sydney, Daniel Sullivan of COMMON used the existing homes in the area to inspire a bright colour scheme, and bring to life these ‘Seven […]

The rules and regulations behind scaffolding

‘Working at height’ can be working on any roof. In residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, there are guidelines to follow to minimise risk, and these should be followed, contractor or not. Fixing things on roofs and working on guttering is far more hazardous than many realise. SiteSafe says doing nothing is not an option. Bad […]

Personalised hearing support: Bellbird Hearing

In our increasingly noisy world, maintaining good hearing health is crucial for overall wellbeing and quality of life. Yet, many people overlook the gradual deterioration of their hearing until it becomes a significant issue. As hearing technology rapidly improves through artificial intelligence and wireless connectivity, there has never been a better time to take a […]