Local love: Coco Gifts
Local boutique owner Liz Bloomfield is encouraging Cantabrians to support small businesses this Christmas. Indulge in wondrous hand-wrapped gifts and the delightful connections that come with shopping local. An enchanting mix of sensational gifts sourced locally and abroad can be found inside Coco Gifts, a store on Rutland St in Merivale. Christmas is coming and […]
Drug funding for cancer patients
November 2024 marks a significant milestone with the funding of cetuximab (branded as Erbitux) for advanced bowel cancer patients. The funding comes after tireless campaigning by Bowel Cancer New Zealand and patient advocates who set up Givealittle pages to finance the life-extending drug. The Chief Executive of Bowel Cancer NZ, Peter Huskinson, says the funding […]
Take a break
The ongoing demands of work and life can impact negatively on our wellbeing, so it’s important to regularly disconnect from stress-causing activities. For example, working nonstop can lead to mental and physical fatigue, and contribute to burnout. Studies have shown that persistent demands deplete a person’s physical resources and cognitive capacity, which may in turn […]
Moving on up in your career: Zestpeople
Is career change on your New Year’s wish list? Remember, a “goal without a plan is just a wish”. When you see people who are passionate about their work and lives, seem to have found their perfect niche, talk about their life and work with such enthusiasm, do you ever wonder how you could discover […]
Luscious treats: Go Nuts on Donuts
Doughnuts are considered delectable treats; every bite a taste of pure delight. We tend to think of them as soft round balls or rings, but a local baker has come up with a unique take on these popular indulgences. “For the first time in Christchurch there are now doughnut birthday or wedding anniversary cakes made […]
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