Open for viewing
Ravenscar House Museum, the stylish new home for a collection celebrating New Zealand art and artists, opened to the public on November 8. Designed by Patterson Associates, Ravenscar House Museum is the vision of Christchurch philanthropists Susan and the late Jim Wakefield who gifted it to the people of Christchurch and Canterbury through […]
Tiny homes made easy
Owning or living in a tiny house is now more than just an expression of a lifestyle, but a way of life for so many people all around the globe. Your desire to reduce waste and your carbon footprint are awesome but do not mean your tiny house has to be a shack […]
Shine a light
Heading into summer with longer days, many will be enjoying more time outside long after the sun goes down. That’s when the lights go on, and it’s just as important to have proper lighting outdoors as it is indoors. Many of the same principles apply to indoor and outdoor lighting, although the latter […]
Sun-day style: RESENE
When the sun is shining and the air is warm, a place to relax outside, read a book and enjoy a tipple should be on everyone’s to-do list. Whether your outdoor area is big or small, having one dedicated space where you can sit with a book – or drink – in hand […]
From the editor: 28 October 2021
New directions Owning a home in days long past was usually a realistic goal for all Kiwis, young and old. Now however, housing, its availability and affordability are ongoing hot topics. For countless young people, owning a home of their own will be an ongoing challenge. The property market continues to rise, with […]
Tee off for charity
Showcasing wine, artisan products and the Pegasus Golf & Sports Club, the inaugural North Canterbury Wine Region Charity Golf Day will be held on Friday November 26. The Charity Golf Day will aid the Rural Support Trust – North Canterbury. The event will be limited to 88 participants (22 teams of four players). […]
The winds of change
Being there for her husband while maintaining a fitness-focused lifestyle is challenging. Lady Jo Nicholls-Parker talks to Lynda Papesch about her continuing journey. As the wife of Christchurch’s former mayor, Sir Bob Parker, Jo has spent much time in the public spotlight. She was constantly by his side during the tumultuous days after […]
Transforming culture
Christchurch will host the premiere of performance artist Alexa Wilson’s latest work Rituals of Destruction on November 27 as part of the 2021 Ōtautahi Tiny Performance Festival. An innovator, a curator, a choreographer, and a performance artist, Alexa spent more than a decade performing in Europe and globally before returning to New Zealand. […]
Lighting up the screen
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) will now open in Christchurch, following the cancellation of the Auckland season. Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal and the Lumière Cinemas will screen 95 feature films from 37 countries. Joining the previously announced line-up of New Zealand films is MILKED, a thought-provoking exploration of New Zealand’s […]
