Te Pae brings $77 million boost to national economy
The Crown-owned convention centre, Te Pae Christchurch, has delivered a $77 million boost to New Zealand’s GDP and supported 693 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across the country. New analysis from Infometrics, for the year to November 2024, shows the centre also contributed an estimated $63 million to Canterbury’s economy, supporting 631 FTE jobs […]
In the frame: Art & Frame
Conservation framing protects the things you love. When you really value something, a great way to keep it for posterity is to have it framed. Whether it’s art, photography, needlework, historical documents, or baby clothes, all sorts of valuable and beloved objects can be preserved in a frame. Art & Frame owner Karyn […]
Quilty pleasure: MickeyRaes
Make it a crafting winter break at Hanmer Springs. There’s something magical about a winter escape to Hanmer Springs – cosy cabins, fireside chats, and that crisp mountain air. When the weather turns chilly, locals and visitors alike find comfort and creativity inside MickeyRaes, the village’s beloved craft haven. “We’ve created a space […]
Blooming colour
Architecturally designed to embrace the rhythms and colours of nature, this stunning Heathcote Valley house is a finalist in the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards. Heathcote Valley House is the only Christchurch home to become a finalist in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards, which aim to “celebrate the most innovative and inspiring uses […]
Destination Kaikōura
Coastal and captivating, put Kaikōura on your travel to-do list this season, taking this ABC activity guide along for the ride. A: Admire the sunrise Challenge yourself to skip the snooze button and wake up early for a sunrise date. Lace up and journey to a gorgeous lookout, the Kaikōura Lookout, or Mt […]
Leading with optimism
For the first time in five years, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) feel optimistic about the year ahead. Confidence has entered positive territory according to MYOB’s 2025 Business Monitor, backed by revenue improvements across a range of local industries. The proportion of SMEs predicting the economy to improve within 12 months is at […]
Navigating an evolving financial landscape: Nathan Miglan, Squirrel
Small cheers from homeowners and buyers as mortgage lending rates look set to continue a slow downward trend. Great news for homebuyers and mortgage borrowers: the Reserve Bank has reduced the Official Cash Rate from 3.75% down to 3.5%, a move that while it was widely anticipated by economists and financial institutions alike, […]
Sustainability’s seat at the table
Nose-to-tail eating is a growing practice as society shifts towards sustainable eating. You might shudder at the thought of consuming animal liver, heart, or brains, yet offal disguises itself often – sausage skin usually derives from sheep or pig intestines, while pâté is made with liver. Aside from the uninviting impression of eating […]
Inspired, authentic, bespoke: Lucid Commercial Design
Commercial fitouts, residential, new build or renovation… starting a build project can be completely overwhelming. Design and build with a team that gets it. Lucid Commercial Design provides end-to-end design and build services for businesses and homeowners wanting to express their personality through their spaces. Established in 2003 and led by principal designer […]
