Modern green living: Envirosolve
From roasting marshmallows to telling ghost stories, moments like these take place around a roaring fire. The focal point of warmth, the hypnotic dances of flames, the intrinsic vitality. Together, these conjure up good feelings. Where once we thought we had seen the last of a home fire’s charm, the brilliant technology of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sweet tooth
Food is getting sweeter, and New Zealander’s are becoming more aware of their sugar intake. Luckily, if there is any time to write off the guilt and extra calories, it is the silly season. What we can do though, is manage our portions by utilising gorgeous-looking bite-sized treats. Hosting, visiting, and every catch-up […]
Fuel for adventure: Real Meals
Internationally renowned Kiwi adventure racer Nathan Fa’avae is redefining the freeze-dried meal market with a focus on chef-made quality. After an illustrious career in the adventure racing arena, Nathan Fa’avae set out to improve the standard of freeze-dried meals, and the result is nothing short of exceptional. His Real Meals are crafted with […]
Relax, unwind, and enjoy the holiday season
Voltaire once wrote: “I’ve decided to be happy because it is good for my health.” The French writer and philosopher is long gone, yet his sentiments have echoed down through the ages, arguably as relevant today as they were in the 1700s. The holiday season has arrived, and for many it’s a well-earned […]
