CBD apartment appeal: TAO Homes
Christchurch’s continued population growth is making apartments an attractive prospect for property investment. The South Island’s biggest city is experiencing population growth, and with that comes demand for high-quality housing, says Tao Homes director Tao Meng. The opportunity, he says, is that there is not enough supply, which makes it the perfect time […]
Invisible orthodontics: Orthodontix
Wearing braces doesn’t mean hiding your smile. More than five million smiles have been created with clear aligner treatment – why not make yours next? Thousands of New Zealanders are insecure about their smile. Are you one of them? Thanks to The Invisible Orthodonist, a global network of like-minded orthodontists committed to offering […]
Blades of glory
As temperatures rise and the treadmill is traded for outdoor wanders, what will your neighbours feel as they stroll past your lawn? Admiration and envy? Pity? If you’re after the former, here’s your spring lawncare guide. Rake and weed: Removing thatch (dead grass, dry vegetation and plant matter) and lifting weeds from your […]
Our heroes live on: by Chris Korako – Inspire Me Women
At a recent Inspire Me Women breakfast – a fun morning of eggs Benedict, laughter and great discussion – we put a question to the group: Who is your hero? Heroes varied yet the theme remained – people who impacted our lives with unconditional love, who left their fingerprint on our soul, or […]
Baked Brie
A hot, melty wheel of brie is one of those things that will always go down well. From the ‘Seasoned’ cookbook, this recipe takes literally zero effort and everyone always goes wild for it. INGREDIENTS – Serves 4 | GF 1 wheel brie of your choice 70ml of your favourite honey and chilli […]
Our actions tell a story
A Christchurch business is helping companies elevate their impact through its sustainability reporting platform. In 2021, Mitch Shaw, a former youth worker turned social entrepreneur, found himself at a pivotal moment. His social enterprise, Upstream, was successfully helping businesses make socially responsible procurement choices as well as enabling consumers to donate to charity […]
Hat tricks – curated by Nina Tucker
The best part about spring is the colour palette – and I’m seeing deliciously soft and supple hues across the city. The second best thing is hats reclaiming a regular home on our heads. Beyond their purpose to shade us from the sun, hats serve as a sartorial staple. Running an errand in […]
Cut and colour to compliment you: V for Hair
“Your hairstyle should enhance your natural features, suit your lifestyle, and make you feel confident every day,” says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Her team of expert stylists and precision cutters at V for Hair Merivale specialise in creating personalised looks to harmonise with your skin tone, eye colour, and individual style. Renowned nationwide […]
New social housing: Vanessa Weenink
More than 65 new social homes will be delivered in Canterbury by Community Housing Providers (CHPs) in Linwood, Merivale, and Somerfield. Our Government is committed to providing improved social housing. That means building the right homes, in the right places, with the right support, for the people most in need. Having warm, dry […]