Makeover magic: Maxwells Drycleaning

As Canterbury’s number one drycleaner and launderer for 20 years, Maxwells Drycleaning has always offered first-class cleaning of fine fabrics, along with top-quality service from the team. However, the team is thrilled to enhance this service even further, with each of the seven stores getting a gorgeous modern makeover. The Merivale Mall […]

Improving bowel cancer outcomes: Pacific Radiology

One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in New Zealand is bowel cancer. In fact, we have one of the highest percentages of bowel cancer in the world.     Bowel cancer can occur at any age but is more common after the age of 50 years. Risk factors include a strong […]

Where old meets new: TMT Construction

The intricate renovation of a beautiful 1900’s villa by TMT Construction won a Gold Award and was the overall category winner for Renovations up to $500,000 at the recent 2019 Canterbury Master Builders House of the Year awards. Located in Strowan, the extension is so seamless it’s impossible to tell where old […]

Cutting edge Canterbury school: HRS Construction

Christchurch’s own HRS Construction Ltd has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to provide students with the most cutting edge new school in Canterbury. Spreydon School’s new site at 50 Hoon Hay Road, Spreydon, has been constructed by HRS Construction and is the first of its kind to be built incorporating […]

Louvres to love: Stratco

Let’s face it, we Kiwis love our indoor/outdoor flow. Whether morning, noon or night, if we can rest up and relax with a book, or chill with friends in the privacy of our own lovely green space, we feel pretty content.     But the best way to appreciate our outdoor havens […]

Back to Black

Black has long evoked a sense of luxury, indulgence and dramatic sophistication, and it never goes out of style. Throughout the year we’ve seen interior designers opting for bold, dark and sultry, welcoming all shades of ebony from the kitchen to the bedroom. Now black is stealing the spotlight from the traditional […]

Meeting your framing needs: Framemakers

With that crazy time of year approaching fast, now is the time to think about getting those artworks framed or that photograph printed onto canvas or fine art paper.     For a special Christmas gift, make Framemakers in Woodend your one-stop shop. Owners Lynn and Graham pride themselves on taking the […]

If it suits

Suits are head-turning, confidence-creating and fabulously flattering – and have now relaxed into an exciting wardrobe staple. We check out the hottest suit styles for the coming season, to take us into 2020.     While women once minced in demure pencil-skirt and jackets of the 1930s and 40s, this season’s trouser […]

Making a difference

A greener, greater Christchurch is what Mike Davidson stands for. At 43, the independent Papanui Ward Councillor appreciates Generation X in the political arena. “We understand the older generations, but also appreciate the needs and aspirations of younger people – such as mental health and action on climate change.     “People […]