Tackling Christmas angst

From comparing ourselves to the carefully curated Christmas perfection of Instagram influencers to navigating the extra financial pressures of the festive season, this time of year can be a stress minefield. Festive fretting has become an epidemic. While the Christmas and New Year break can be a wonderful time of connection and celebration, […]

Pet presents

Don’t leave your pet out of the fun on Christmas morning. They deserve more than a super cool ‘pawrent’ for a present. Think festive, practical, or just plain fun.

Making Canterbury businesses heard: Leeann Watson

As the South Island’s largest business support organisation, Business Canterbury is helping shape the policy environment that matters most to businesses and our communities. In a year of sweeping national reforms – from the Holidays Act to health and safety legislation – we’ve ensured Canterbury’s voice is heard early and often. Our evidence-led […]

Water you doing this summer?

As the sun’s heat reaches its summertime high, how will you keep your garden quenched? To satisfy your garden while saving water, try these four tricks. 1. Use mulch Putting mulch around the base of plants in your garden, or even in pots, helps to retain moisture. A variety of organic matter can […]

Christmas Meringue Wreath recipe

From North Canterbury foodie and author Angela Clifford, this Christmas Meringue Wreath from her book The Food Farm is the perfect blend of wow and yum. It serves eight to 12, Angela says – based on the size of your Christmas meal leading up to dessert. INGREDIENTS MERINGUE 6 egg whites 1 1/2 […]