Plastic-free plant pots
A teenage entrepreneur from Christchurch is tackling one of the biggest hidden environmental challenges in New Zealand horticulture: the 350 million single-use plastic plant pots used each year. Elisa Harley is reimagining how we grow, without the plastic. At just 19, she founded Enivo Pots, a startup turning local waste into biodegradable plant […]
Strong result, strong city: Justin Watson
Christchurch Airport is flying high, with profits up 24% in a year. There’s a real buzz around our airport at the moment. What I’m most proud of isn’t just the growth, it’s the confidence we all have in Christchurch and the South Island. Over the past six months, we’ve worked closely with airlines […]
5 ideas for whānau fun
Parents, it happens again – school holidays return from 3 to 19 April. If you need an easy guide to decode every activity Christchurch has to offer and how it caters to your kids’ personality, choose from our top playtime picks. ARTS & CALM Stroll through the city’s world-renowned street art and discover […]
Crowning glory: Georgies Wig Shop
Losing our hair can feel like losing our identity, whether the loss is permanent or temporary, a quality wig or topper can make all the difference to self-esteem and life quality. The relationship most of us have with our hair is complicated. Our hair is bound up with our identity, and losing it […]
Embracing grey: consultation is key: V for Hair
One of the biggest myths about going grey is that it’s simply a matter of letting your colour grow out, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Embracing grey starts with a personalised consultation and a grey hair expert. “At V For Hair Merivale, every grey transition begins with time spent understanding you. Your skin […]
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