Where community comes together: The Sterling
Walk into this friendly Kaiapoi café, and you’re greeted by warmth before anything else. Not just the temperature – though the café is beautifully heated – but the kind of warmth that comes from genuine welcome. Behind the counter, friendly baristas are chatting with regulars, laughing at inside jokes, remembering orders without being […]
Akaroa is open
The recent floods on Banks Peninsula have not dampened community spirit in Akaroa, the town is open for business and pleasure with plenty of fun planned for the coming months. After weeks of wild weather on Banks Peninsula, Akaroa is doing what it does best, which is rallying together, drying out and getting […]
Looking beyond seeing clearly: Anstice Optometrists
Meet the optometrists supporting Christchurch families. “When we think about children’s vision, we often ask, ‘Can they see the board clearly?’” says Dharshie Hughes of Anstice Optometrists. “But learning relies on much more than distance sight. Children spend hours reading, writing and shifting focus between books, devices and whiteboards.” Efficient visual skills – […]
Stop teeth shifting: OrthodontiX
When teeth are always moving, even after orthodontic treatment, how do you protect your investment? Teeth still shift when braces come off. The process, called relapse, commonly occurs in the first three to six months after treatment. Teeth are at their most unstable and retention is at its most important. Daily movement between […]
Fixing the basics for a better future: MP Vanessa Weenink
Changes coming making it easier to get ahead and get things done. National has been getting on with the job of implementing a new planning system to replace the Resource Management Act. The RMA has been broken for a long time. It makes it too hard to get things done, like building the […]
Food rescue entrepreneurs
Two new businesses have just launched in Christchurch, both focused on addressing food waste. “This is not just another business announcement,” says cofounder of Misfit Garden Jen Long. “It’s about sustainability, climate-scale food waste, local growers, community resilience, and rethinking how we value produce. All themes that land with everyday New Zealanders battling […]
Living it up: Tao Meng
Hope for Christchurch’s property sector. As a developer, I see Christchurch entering its most transformative period. The city’s resilient rebuild has matured into a wave of innovation and opportunity. We are no longer just replacing what was lost; we are future-proofing a greater city. The demand for medium-density housing is surging. Young families […]
Stay cool: Bealey Quarter
Your next trip to the city made easy. Whether you are visiting for business, a family getaway, or a sports tournament, The Bealey Quarter offers one of Christchurch’s most versatile accommodation options. “Perfectly positioned on Bealey Avenue, we’re just a short stroll from the vibrant Victoria Street precinct and the beautiful Botanic Gardens. […]
Death of the do-er upper
Is this the death of the DIY dream? Kiwi buyers are ditching the fixer-upper project for renovated and new homes. New research from Trade Me has found Kiwis are moving away from the long-held appeal of buying a ‘doer-upper’ property in favour of more turnkey convenience. A recent survey of 2200 Kiwis found […]
Welcoming whimsy
Curated by Nina Tucker I’ll take any opportunity to celebrate with friends around a beautiful tablescape. Easter is one of my favourite occasions, inviting such nostalgic joy into our interiors. This year, I’m balancing Easter’s cute pastel colours with elegant accents – think cottage garden meets rustic farmhouse. So bake a carrot cake, […]
