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Hanmer holidays

The close proximity of Hanmer to Christchurch makes it an ideal holiday destination, whether for a few hours, a day or two, or a week. SHOP Visit the selection of boutique retail outlets, which sell everything from gorgeous garments to gateaux, toys to togs, art to alcohol, and much more. STAY From luxury […]

Selling a business: Harcourts Business

While the marketing of any real estate can be difficult to predict, the time for marketing a business has never looked better than now. For those looking to sell their business, the number of potential buyers out there is on the increase, while for those who have long harboured an ambition to own […]

Outstanding service

Reader’s Digest has named its top outstanding customer service businesses for 2023. The company’s editor-in-chief Louise Waterson says that for the majority of businesses, Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns impacted heavily on daily operations, yet the Quality Service Award winners for 2023 rallied, building success by placing their customers’ needs at the centre […]

The south bank

Take a drive these holidays and discover the south bank of North Canterbury. Southbank is a new route launched by the wineries perched on the Southbank of the Waipara River. The group have worked together to create a day trip destination that includes world-class wine, gourmet toasties, cheese, walkways and a sculpture park. […]

I’m a tiger

Animal prints have stood the test of time, often associated with an exotic, sexy look. Options include leopard, zebra print, cheetah and tiger prints, alongside snakeskin. Less is usually best, opting for one fabulous print item, and then styling it with classic add-ons, and metallic accessories. At one time considered evening wear, animal […]