Downsize without compromise: Priority Projects
Downsizing is one of life’s milestones. A time to celebrate all you have achieved, it’s often the marker of a new chapter. Whatever form it takes, successfully downsizing should mean both an increase in lifestyle and a decrease in stress. It is crucial to get those two things the right way round. When […]
Super rugby success
The sold-out Super Rugby Pacific Super Round has beaten all economic forecasts and delivered strong results for Christchurch. Christchurch’s bold investment in bringing the inaugural New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific Super Round to the city has paid off in spectacular fashion, with economic impact reporting from Fresh Info revealing the event exceeded expectations, […]
Wool with a why: Mount Kiwi
Two Kiwi sisters have created a woollen fashion brand that gives back. In an age of fast fashion – where mass-produced garments are worn briefly before ending up in landfill – a New Zealand business offers a refreshing alternative. Founded by sisters Nikki and Claudine Douglas, who grew up in rural New Zealand, […]
Enter the grid: Grid Games
Are you quick enough? A new and unique kind of entertainment that blends gaming with agility brings a real-life “floor is lava” experience to Christchurch. Three longtime friends with a passion for gaming and strong links to Christchurch have launched a unique entertainment experience in the city, introducing locals to the interactive world […]
From the expert: Great gardens are built in winter – Green Giant
Horticultural expert Nathan Neath from Green Giant Gardens says winter is one of the most important seasons to get your garden in shape. Roses deserve a fresh start Winter is the ideal time to prune roses while they’re dormant. Removing old, damaged growth, treating pests and diseases, and mulching plants encourages strong new […]
Sleep on sheep: Dreamwool
What’s the true cost of a bed that doesn’t immediately send you into a deep, restful slumber? In a wellness-focused world swamped with supplements and the latest feel-good fad, studies show that one of the quickest ways to boost your energy, health and happiness is by way of a brand new bed. Because, […]
Open-source housing: Annie Wilson
To tackle the housing crisis, Kāinga Maha launches free toolkit for development. There is a conversation I keep returning to in this work. It happens when a community organisation – a church, a trust, an iwi authority – realises for the first time that the land they have held for decades isn’t just […]
Not just bad periods
Lack of awareness around endometriosis is adding many years to the wait for a diagnosis for women in Aotearoa, finds a new study. “Too many people in New Zealand are still spending years in pain without knowing that what they are experiencing may be endometriosis,” says Endometriosis New Zealand chief executive Tanya Cooke. […]
Sarah on the national stage: Savvy Hair
Award-winning Christchurch hairstylist Sarah McGuigan was named in the top eight hairdressers nationwide at the prestigious Australian Hair Industry Awards in June. Cashmere’s Savvy Hair salon is no stranger to award-winning skill, and founder Sarah levelled up last year’s South Island Hairdresser of the Year title when she became one of eight finalists […]
Buyers be buying: Gavin Lloyd
Demand is up and supply is down in Canterbury. While the national property market is seeing a seasonal cooldown and flatter prices, Canterbury continues to chart its own resilient path. Recent Trade Me Property figures show the wider region is performing strongly, with a 3.3 per cent year-on-year increase in the average asking […]
