Half a billion for Hornby
Is a half-billion dollar investment into Hornby the answer to commercial land shortages and snowballing prices? Intensifying commercial land shortages and prices doubling to nearly $500/m2 have called constraints on future large-scale investment into question at a critical time in Canterbury’s growth. Yet a Hornby project will unlock one of the last remaining […]
Can AI replace your lawyer? Pier Law
Are you using AI to write legal contracts for your business? Be aware of the risks. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal sector, enabling rapid drafting of contracts, letters, and policies. “While this offers cost and time savings, it introduces significant risks around accuracy, judgment, confidentiality, and accountability,” says Christopher Connell, associate […]
Snapped! Local street style
What inspires the style of South Canterbury’s most fashionable ladies? Essence’s Larnya Bourdot took to the streets and played paparazzo to locals that caught her eye. Karen Smith, Owner of STOMPZ My style is simple and sophisticated with a bit of edge. I love a good matching ensemble; Briarwood do that well. […]
Cleaning up the lagoon
Mention Washdyke and one of the things that springs to mind is the lagoon. The Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is a shallow, coastal lagoon north of Timaru – a wildlife sanctuary and refuge for birds, plants, and fish. The rocky reef of the lagoon was made from lava flow which turned to basalt after Mt Horrible erupted about […]
How to find your perfect colour: Savvy hair
Award-winning hairstylist Sarah McGuigan says confidence comes from choosing a colour that feels authentic to your personal style. We sat down with the owner of Cashmere’s Savvy Hair to find out how to choose and wear your next colour with flair. Q. Sarah, how can readers find out which hair colour is right […]
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