Growing panes: Empire Glass
If you’ve driven around Canterbury, chances are you’ve spotted them, the silver vans with unmistakable orange frails… but do you know the story behind them? “Are those your vans?” people often ask Empire Glass owner, Nathan Cadman. “The ones with the orange frails?” He always laughs. “Yep, that’s us.” Now, he says, it’s […]
Step back into comfort: Footprints Podiatry
Whether you spend your day at standing at work or chasing after grandchildren, life becomes much harder with sore feet. According to senior podiatrist Howard Nicholas from Footprints Podiatry, the key to healthy feet is regular maintenance. “Addressing foot problems as early as possible is the key,” Howard says. “The longer people leave […]
Raise the roof: Graham Hill Roofing
The state-of-the-art and all-seasons roofing on the new stadium is key to its success and ability to host events all year round. Graham Hill Roofing is proud to have delivered the external roofing and wall installation package for the new stadium development, a landmark project that will become a defining feature of the […]
Margaret Chapman: A life of impact
Words: Tamara Pitelen | Images: Aoraki Foundation and RWNZ A city girl who turned country, Margaret Chapman of Geraldine, is this year’s Aoraki Woman of the Year. From protesting on the steps of parliament to organising farm safety seminars, the award recognises her five decades of passionate advocating for the rights of rural […]
Transformation for every girl: Principal Julie Calder (Selwyn House School)
An early investment in a girl’s education can shape far more than academic outcomes; it can define her confidence, curiosity, and sense of self. Principal Julie Calder of Selwyn House School shares why the primary years are the most powerful window for transformation, and how a specialised, girls-only environment helps students step into […]












