Meet Slick Rick: Hair Candy
Introducing Christchurch hairstylist Tuscany Hamel’s solution to the viral ‘slick back’ hairstyle: a styling stick that comes with just as much practicality as it does purpose. Slick Rick is a compact, New Zealand sheep’s wool keratin-infused styling stick to tame flyaways, set brows in place, and craft sleek runway-ready up-do’s for busy lifestyles. […]
Uniquely crafted furniture: Arthur Nellie
From an old shearing shed to a purpose-built facility and showroom, and with over 80 years of combined experience, the team at Ohoka-based upholstery business Arthur-Nellie design and build furniture, restore family heirlooms, and help match furniture to your space. One of the best parts of the job, says Arthur-Nellie co-owner Kent McCreanor, […]
Tallest build since the quakes
A new six-building residential project in central Christchurch is scheduled for completion in 2028. Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city. It will be the tallest building to be built in the city since the earthquakes and will be part of a $103m, […]
Winter wonder gardening
Winter is here, which gives us a break from lawnmowing, but there are still plenty of other jobs to do in the garden. Prepare and protect June is a great time to tidy and protect your outdoor space before the coldest winter weather arrives. Clear away fallen leaves, trim dead growth from perennials, […]
Help yourself reads
Health and wellness books have the power to change your life for the better, here are some to get started with. How to Stop Spiralling: Break the cycle of triggers, trauma responses and self sabotage By Dr Rebecca Ray “The consequences of big trauma often show up in the smallest cracks of daily […]
Impossibly easy custard pie
Could this be the easy-peasiest dessert pie you’ve ever made? Give it a try and let us know. An old-fashioned recipe that has been around for a long time, this creamy custard pie is called impossibly easy pie because it takes just four ingredients. Just blend the ingredients and pour into a pie […]
Solve your under-eye problems: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Maybe you have a cupboard full of eye creams. Maybe you’re considering dermal fillers. Maybe, you’ve even flirted with the idea of surgery. Cosmetic doctor Brigid Lee says the answer to brighter, younger-looking eyes needs none of that. “EmFace eye treatments are the first non-invasive, pain-free, zero-downtime treatments designed to tackle under-eye ageing […]
Iconic investment
A world-class Canterbury Museum is one step closer to opening thanks to new financial support from Christchurch City Council, following annual plan investment decisions in Ōtautahi’s ‘iconic’ buildings. Christchurch city councillors voted in late May to provide additional funding for the museum’s lengthy redevelopment with a $15 million grant and a $28.6 million […]
Bereavement leave petition
Christchurch mother Sheena Hemens has launched a petition to increase bereavement leave in New Zealand from three to 10 days. As Parliament rewrites the country’s bereavement leave law for the first time in a generation, a petition has been launched by Christchurch mother and businesswoman Sheena Hemens, who lost her daughter Lauren in […]
