Listen to the music
Indie folk trio, Albi & The Wolves are coming to coming to Canterbury, thanks to Arts On Tour NZ. Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi, Pascal Roggen and Michael Young have crafted a stage show that’s brimming with energy and moments to pause for reflection. The trio has a huge sound that […]
Simon & Garfunkel homage
The 40th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s memorable New York concert has sparked top New Zealand singers and songwriters to put on their own special concert, paying homage to the celebrated duo. In September 1981, the City of New York hosted a now legendary benefit concert for the people of their city, Simon […]
Is housing still hot? Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Taken by storm in 2021, the property market ran hot with prices soaring and even the most seasoned speculator surprised by the boom. It was a seller’s jackpot. However, it seems a tipping point has been reached as a potent cocktail of new tax rules impact on the profitability of older rentals alongside […]
Lending a hand: Ricoh
Giving back to the community is an important part of business these days. One company lending a helping hand with projects such as its annual Big Green Day Out and support of various other charitable organisations is Ricoh Christchurch. From mentoring young people through to digging holes for trees, the team at Ricoh […]
Meet the principal: Selwyn House School
Having started as Principal of Selwyn House School at the beginning of this year, I have enjoyed taking some time to observe, listen and learn about what it is that makes Selwyn House the special school that it is. Having both worked in Christchurch schools for the last 30 years and put my […]
Meet the principal: St Andrew’s College
The St Andrew’s College community has welcomed 2022 with great energy, and a sense of excitement as we mark the 30th anniversary of officially becoming co-educational. After four ‘trail blazers’ had enrolled as the first senior girls in 1991, it was a momentous and positive occasion when 55 female students walked through the […]
Meet the principal: St Margaret’s College
It is widely accepted that the world will benefit from new combinations of leadership, ones where women play a fundamental role. It is our intention at St Margaret’s College to realise the next generation of young women with strong traditional values, empowered to step confidently into the modern world. SMC offers that balanced […]
Meet the principal: Cathedral Grammar
The pursuit of excellence, strong character, broad opportunities, multiple pathways for success and focussing on our students’ well-being is at the heart of all we do. Cathedral Grammar is an independent school providing high-quality education for pre-school, primary school and intermediate aged girls and boys on the banks of the Avon River overlooking […]
Woollen winter warmth
Cashmere, merino, homespun – they’re all types of wool and they all equate to being warm in winter. Totally natural, renewable and biodegradable, wool is the preferred fibre of millions worldwide, used to produce apparel and footwear. Wool garments are naturally breathable down to the fibre level, allowing air to flow between the […]
