Te Pae brings $77 million boost to national economy
The Crown-owned convention centre, Te Pae Christchurch, has delivered a $77 million boost to New Zealand’s GDP and supported 693 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across the country. New analysis from Infometrics, for the year to November 2024, shows the centre also contributed an estimated $63 million to Canterbury’s economy, supporting 631 FTE jobs […]
In the frame: Art & Frame
Conservation framing protects the things you love. When you really value something, a great way to keep it for posterity is to have it framed. Whether it’s art, photography, needlework, historical documents, or baby clothes, all sorts of valuable and beloved objects can be preserved in a frame. Art & Frame owner Karyn […]
Quilty pleasure: MickeyRaes
Make it a crafting winter break at Hanmer Springs. There’s something magical about a winter escape to Hanmer Springs – cosy cabins, fireside chats, and that crisp mountain air. When the weather turns chilly, locals and visitors alike find comfort and creativity inside MickeyRaes, the village’s beloved craft haven. “We’ve created a space […]
Blooming colour
Architecturally designed to embrace the rhythms and colours of nature, this stunning Heathcote Valley house is a finalist in the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards. Heathcote Valley House is the only Christchurch home to become a finalist in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards, which aim to “celebrate the most innovative and inspiring uses […]
Destination Kaikōura
Coastal and captivating, put Kaikōura on your travel to-do list this season, taking this ABC activity guide along for the ride. A: Admire the sunrise Challenge yourself to skip the snooze button and wake up early for a sunrise date. Lace up and journey to a gorgeous lookout, the Kaikōura Lookout, or Mt […]












