Christmas care for families in need

This Christmas, hundreds of parents will be forced to choose between spending time with family or their sick child in hospital. It’s a decision no one wants to make. Canterbury mother Kimberley had her daughter eight weeks early in December 2021. Her local hospital didn’t take on babies younger than 34 weeks, so the Temuka-based […]

Rental demand remains strong: Rentworks Property Management

If there is one thing that unites Kiwis, it is the idea that everyone should have a roof over their head. The intrepid souls that took to boats and crossed the seas from the different nations over centuries were all searching for the same thing. A place to belong, a place to feel secure, and […]

Personalised mortgage advice: NZ Mortgages

Christmas 2024 brings merry news of lower interest rates. As 2024 winds down, the property market is navigating a mix of stabilising interest rates and the seasonal dynamics of home buying. The recent reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 4.25% down from 4.75% does mean better rates are on the cards from the […]

Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Entertaining you

Well, where did that year go? It’s hard to believe we’re about to celebrate Christmas and move into 2025. It’s been another busy year for the Christchurch City Council and I’m sure everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved break over the festive season, as I certainly am. If you’re having a staycation or friends […]

Making homes healthier

In the only national study of its kind for 20 years, nine out of 10 Kiwis consider their home to be a “healthy” place to live, although many still experience cold, damp, condensation, and mould, and wish their home was warmer. The BRANZ study is collecting data from over 750 households across New Zealand. This […]