Fill the shelves: Piccadilly Books

Browse through Piccadilly Books’ carefully curated collection of new fiction and non-fiction, and allow yourself to be captivated by the worlds that lie within the covers. THE LITTLE FRENCH VILLAGE OF BOOK LOVERS Nina George Our price $37 Monsieur Perdu returns in this new novel from the international bestselling author of The Little […]

Labour market gaps: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Much has been said in recent years about New Zealand’s constrained labour market. The conversation has centred on immigration settings, described on a spectrum from being unfit-for-purpose at the light end, to actively obstructive at the other. Industries are adapting through digitisation and automation, but there is also a real need to better […]

Quality kwila: Kenneally Timber

As spring approaches, bringing with it sunnier days, now is a great time to start your search for outdoor furniture. Look no further than local business, Kenneally Timber, as it proudly unveils it’s new season stock of Kwila Outdoor Furniture at it’s brand-new location, 35 Blakes Rd, Belfast, Christchurch. Act swiftly as stocks […]

Let there be light: Soundline Audio

In the ever-evolving world of home automation, Lutron stands out as an American world-class high-end company with a primary focus on lighting control, both artificial and natural. C hristchurch’s home audio store, Soundline Audio, offers Lutron lighting, blinds, and keypads. All of which would make a cutting-edge addition to any modern home. With […]

Converting your customers: Metros Marketing

With many marketing tools available, which are the highest converters?  You might be surprised. If we’re focusing on digital marketing, we immediately think of channels such as social media advertising, Google Ads, and website display adverts. All of these can be successful in the promotion of your goods/services, but they aren’t necessarily the […]

Frost friendly plants

Waking up to a chilly morning and having to de-frost your car isn’t ideal. Even worse when that frost affects your garden. Read on for a list of resilient plants, that thrive even in the frostiest of conditions. Flowers Early spring blooming flowers such as crocuses, snowdrops, and primroses can all survive the […]

On the cusp of change: NZ Mortgages

The Reserve Bank’s July announcement that the OCR would remain at 5.50%, and the easing of LVR restrictions in June, has introduced a stability in the market, unseen for some time. Ni This is opening the door of opportunity and prompting property investors to re-enter the market, says Nathan Miglani, of NZ Mortgages. […]

Where care meets community: Holly Lea Village

Welcome to Holly Lea Village, a place where heritage and warmth meet modern care practices, all nestled in a picturesque setting of lovely gardens right in the heart of Fendalton. At Holly Lea, they believe in weaving care into the very fabric of everyday life, making it a place where residents truly feel […]

Master builders winners

Several homes won multiple awards in the 2023 Mid & South Canterbury Master Builders House of the Year regional competition, in August. This year the regional competition had almost 300 entries across nine regions. A Prebbleton home (pictured), built by LOC Construction, won the Supreme award in the 2023 Mid & South Canterbury […]