Plaster care: Proudfoot Plastering
Chipped plaster, weathered surfaces, or dated finishes are all signs it’s time for a refresh. First impressions count. Just as a regular haircut keeps you looking sharp, scheduling maintenance on your home’s exterior plastering makes a big difference. An annual waterblast of your exterior walls, paired with a fresh coat of paint every […]
Rainbow beef
Crispy, flavourful stir-fry with thin slices of beef coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, rainbow beef is a crowd favourite for its bold flavours and vibrant look. INGREDIENTS (serves 3) BEEF – 250g of your favourite cut of steak, thinly sliced – 120g cornflour – Vegetable oil, for deep-frying SAUCE – 160ml […]
In for the log-haul: High Country Carpentry
Who has time to celebrate 20 years in business when you’re busy completing an enormous and awe-inspiring log home? Third and fifth-generation Mackenzie region residents Heather and Lain Hellmrich ticked over 20 years for their building and renovation business High Country Carpentry last December. But the husband-and-wife duo haven’t put their feet up […]
The bold and the business: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson
The Bold Company Podcast is back to highlight Canterbury’s entrepreneurs and business owners. Canterbury is the home of opportunity, where innovation, ambition, and quality of life come together. Confidence is rising, investment and growth are gaining momentum, and new businesses are being established at twice the national rate. The region is full of […]
Jordan’s corner: Alistair Bean & Associates
Financial adviser Jordan Bean shares her top five habits for becoming a financially responsible woman. Hello. I’m Jordan Bean, and I’ve been with Alistair Bean & Associates – Financial Advisers since its beginning in 2013. I’ve worked hard behind the scenes for years while becoming a qualified financial adviser. Now, Alistair has asked […]
Wet summer gardening
What to do in your garden after an unseasonably rainy summer. A rain-soaked summer can leave gardens looking lush, leggy, diseased or just a bit confused. If this season felt nothing like a typical Christchurch summer, you’re not imagining it. As autumn approaches, your garden will benefit from a slightly different kind of […]
Rock & Hop revs up
The Caroline Bay Rock & Hop began in 2017 with a dual mission: to raise money for Hospice South Canterbury while giving back to the local community who so generously support the charity. In 2026, it will celebrate 10 years from 19 to 22 March. The four-day long extravaganza has raised $900,000 since […]
Talking rates
Some relief for Christchurch businesses as Council softens rates increases. Christchurch businesses are set to face smaller council rates increases than originally forecast, following refinements in the Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan that aim to ease pressure on the local economy. Following public consultation and shifts in economic conditions, the adopted plan confirms […]
3 New workplace reforms
Sweeping payroll, privacy and KiwiSaver reforms are just some of the big changes facing Kiwi employers in 2026, writes employment lawyer Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani of Employment Hero, a recruitment and HR platform for businesses. From payroll reform to KiwiSaver increases and tighter privacy obligations, New Zealand employers are heading into one of the […]
