Beat the heat

Don’t wait until your pooch is panting to cool them down. Canterbury temperatures have hit the 30s this summer, which means your pets need help to beat the heat. Christchurch City Council Acting Animal Services Manager Ivan Trethowen says there are many things to consider to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable […]

Choc-dipped almond and pepita bars

A healthy pick-me-up snack for taking to work or popping in the kids’ school lunchbox, these gluten-free nutty bars deliver a fix of healthy fats and a sustained energy boost. INGREDIENTS  –  Makes: 16 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30 mins 1 cup white sesame seeds 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin […]

Homes with heart: Heartland Homes

Planning a new home build? With more than 1000 builds under its belt, one local building company offers personalised design and builds to suit any lifestyle, from farm cottages to granny flats or your dream family home. Set just off Carters Road in Amberley, the display homes of Heartland Homes South Island sit […]

Chairs to that

Visualise yourself basking in the summer sun, comfortably reclining on your favourite chair. Now, what makes the perfect outdoor chair? With endless considerations from durability, aesthetics, to comfort, practicality, and price, finding furniture can be overwhelming. Before you seek out the chair of your dreams, consider the chair’s function. Why do you want […]

Christchurch earthquakes 15 year anniversary: then & now photos

February 2026 marks 15 years since the magnitude 6.3 Christchurch earthquake shook the city, took 185 lives, injured thousands, and left tens of thousands with emotional scars. It’s impossible to overstate the profound impact this tragedy had on our city – so in commemoration of its anniversary, we reflect on how far we’ve […]