Recognising resilience
It’s only mid-April, and 2025 is already shaping up to be a huge year for Christchurch’s arts industry – a welcome reminder of our strength and creativity. By Nina Tucker. Let’s reflect. Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival animated the streets as bare buildings became beautiful murals. Painting the city, artists and historians shared […]
Ethereal enchantress
We’re interrupting regular programming to bring you sartorial inspiration for those tropical escapes ahead. While you flee the cold, we’re here to fatten your suitcase. If you’re swapping cosy sweaters for floaty fashion in the coming weeks, pack playful pieces with romantic charm. My advice? Embrace dressing adventurously overseas – chances are you […]
The big business of English
To operate successfully in the business world, it’s not enough to just speak English. To make it in the corporate world, you need to speak business English. Helping people speak business English more fluently, competently, and confidently is what the expert team at Learn Business English (LBE) is all about. They’re thrilled therefore […]
Outdoor health & safety changes
Legislative changes to workplace health and safety are expected to be introduced before the end of 2025 and passed in early 2026. The reform aims to scrap over compliance, ensuring there’s less paperwork, giving businesses, employers and workers clarity on health and safety responsibilities, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden. […]
Find your feel-good factor by Margie Foster, Inspire Me Women
Isn’t it funny how, as you get older, you start measuring your wellbeing in the most unexpected ways? Now, I’m not saying I think about sex all the time (although, let’s be honest, it’s a decent hobby), yet I have noticed when I’m feeling good — like really good — sex is often […]
New season, timeless elegance: Zebrano
Enticing textures layered with rich, dramatic hues is what autumn is all about. It’s the season to embrace versatility, with pieces that transition through fluctuating temperatures and seasons to come,” so says the team at Kiwi retailer Zebrano. Together, they have compiled their top tips for this season’s styling: Staple layering pieces Autumn […]
The beauty of ageing: Sol Spa
“Ageing is an honour,” says beauty therapist Natalie Gibson who is helping the industry shift to promoting self-love over fear. “We live in a world that isn’t used to seeing true skin and that beautiful expression of emotion. There is so much beauty that comes with the ageing process – we shouldn’t be […]
Comfort for life on the go: Kakapo Linen
For many, exploring New Zealand’s stunning scenery means hitting the road in a caravan, motorhome or boat. The joy of adventure can sometimes be dampened by ill-fitting bedding. With no standard sizing for caravan mattresses – some being wider, shorter, or oddly shaped – traditional linen often leaves excess fabric, wasting valuable space. […]
Flavours to be savoured: The Rabbit
… or devoured? Authentic and undeniably fun, add this to your taste-test list. Hailed for its fresh food, beautiful desserts, decadent cocktails and glamorous atmosphere, The Rabbit brings a new vibe to Canterbury’s restaurant scene. Located in Ashburton, guests come to enjoy luxe food and flavour and stay for the delectable desserts and […]
