Full-blooded and feel good: The Court Theatre
Spring’s here, and it’s time to escape! Where better than somewhere you can laugh, meet new people and forget reality? The Court Theatre has you covered, because Seymour, Audrey and Audrey II are going to transport you away. Larger than life and twice as fun, Little Shop of Horrors* is the full-blooded, feel-good […]
Prepping for a successful sale
While the universe throws curveballs into the mix of life, a reassuring constant presence is the buoyancy of the housing market. Houses continue to sell quickly, prices are still rising, and there are plenty of buyers about. Entering the market as a seller is a step to be taken thoughtfully, with an agent […]
Rookie realtor’s love of tourism
When Dilan De Silva switched careers, little did he know how successful he would become. Dilan, a former hotel general manager, decided, just prior to New Zealand’s 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, to try his hand at real estate, specialising in tourism businesses and properties. Since exiting 2020 lockdown, the proud South Island resident has […]
Jazz, blues & classical piano
Leading New Zealand musicians, classical pianist Michael Houstoun, jazz trombonist and bandleader Rodger Fox and special guest, acclaimed blues vocalist Erna Ferry, are coming to Christchurch in October. Houstoun and Fox were the headline act at the recent Wellington Jazz Festival and are long-standing friends. A chance meeting in Christchurch in 2014 led […]
Know-how for grandparenting
Grandparents are increasingly involved in raising their grandchildren, even if it’s only for a few hours a week. Now there’s a new book out that may help. Local author, part-time lecturer and teaching assistant at the University of Canterbury, Dr Tessa Grigg has teamed up with Australian Dr Jane Williams to produce Grandparenting […]
Meet your financial adviser: Alistair Bean & Associates
A regular face-to-face meeting with a financial adviser is essential in today’s world. That’s the advice from Alistair Bean & Associates – Financial Advisers who believe this is the most important service that their firm offers. “In a recent survey, New Zealand clients were asked how often they met with their financial adviser. […]









