Save the date: Akaroa French Festival
The Akaroa French Festival is just around the corner, get ready to immerse yourself in a delightful extravaganza celebrating the beauty, culture, and heritage of New Zealand’s sole French settlement. Hop over to Akaroa for a weekend filled with vibrant markets, mesmerising entertainment, delectable French food stalls, enlightening educational experiences, engaging games and […]
Dressed for success: In-House Style
That old adage about making a good first impression has come down through the centuries for a reason – a good first impression can make all the difference between success and failure. Initial judgements are made within seconds from that first impression, and if it doesn’t feel right, most likely there won’t be […]
Chic café with a difference: Urban Revival
To revive is to restore, to reinvigorate and to refresh. That is the mantra of Urban Revival in the Silverstream subdivision of Kaiapoi. The café aims to revive the spirit of a by-gone New Zealand with its collections of china, its refurbished display cabinets and record players, and its innovative use of furniture […]
Warming winter puddings
During winter, people often turn to warm and comforting desserts to combat the cold weather. Puddings, with their rich and indulgent flavours, are a favourite choice for many during this season. Here are some of the most popular winter puddings: Sticky Date Pudding This classic dessert features a moist cake made with dates, […]
Innovative ideas: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
One of the best parts of my job as the Mayor of Christchurch is welcoming our newest Kiwis at our monthly citizenship ceremonies at the Christchurch Town Hall. It is the Mayor’s job to formally swear in new citizens. I particularly enjoy being able to do this with my wife, Chrissy, the Mayoress. […]
Editor’s perspective: Gender equality in sport
Women have been taking the world sporting stage by storm, and the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup serves as a reminder of the incredible accomplishments and strides women have made in the sporting realm. Competitions such as these have a clear and important social impact. Under FIFA’s campaign, Football Unites the World, eight […]
Listen up: Bellbird Hearing
Wearing hearing aids improves adult health-related quality of life, and may help stave off dementia. Hearing is essential for maintaining relationships and connections with friends and family, as well as for fully experiencing life’s events. But as the team at Bellbird Hearing in Ilam explains, hearing loss has also been linked to a […]
Empowering staff: RICOH NZ
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business world, the concept of the workplace has drastically evolved. With the rise of remote work and the need for secure collaboration across different devices and platforms, organisations are seeking modern workplace solutions to improve productivity, communication, and security. Ricoh Christchurch can help empower digital workplaces by utilising […]
Race day ready
With Canterbury’s Cup & Show Week mere weeks away, (5-12 November), and fashion stock selling fast, it’s crucial to start planning your outfits for the festivities early. Due to the limited stock carried by boutiques (thanks to inflation), if you wait too long, you might miss out on finding an outfit you’ll love. […]
