Step back into comfort: Footprints Podiatry
Whether you spend your day at standing at work or chasing after grandchildren, life becomes much harder with sore feet. According to senior podiatrist Howard Nicholas from Footprints Podiatry, the key to healthy feet is regular maintenance. “Addressing foot problems as early as possible is the key,” Howard says. “The longer people leave […]
Raise the roof: Graham Hill Roofing
The state-of-the-art and all-seasons roofing on the new stadium is key to its success and ability to host events all year round. Graham Hill Roofing is proud to have delivered the external roofing and wall installation package for the new stadium development, a landmark project that will become a defining feature of the […]
Margaret Chapman: A life of impact
Words: Tamara Pitelen | Images: Aoraki Foundation and RWNZ A city girl who turned country, Margaret Chapman of Geraldine, is this year’s Aoraki Woman of the Year. From protesting on the steps of parliament to organising farm safety seminars, the award recognises her five decades of passionate advocating for the rights of rural […]
Transformation for every girl: Principal Julie Calder (Selwyn House School)
An early investment in a girl’s education can shape far more than academic outcomes; it can define her confidence, curiosity, and sense of self. Principal Julie Calder of Selwyn House School shares why the primary years are the most powerful window for transformation, and how a specialised, girls-only environment helps students step into […]
Light me up
Autumn’s about wrapping your hands around a warm cup of tea under ambient lighting. What sets the tone and looks stylish? Well, when globally-acclaimed interior designer and Christchurch local Ben Lewis says marble, alabaster and brushed metal finishes are trending, you listen.
Filled with gratitude: Mayor Phil Mauger
From sport games and concerts to further investment in the CBD, the city’s grandest project is complete. Depending on when you’re reading this, we’re only days away from the first event at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. I can’t wait to see it filled to the rafters with people getting ready […]
Wear the season: Darcy Boutique
Whether you have a winter wedding coming up or you need to update your jeans and knitwear, Darcy Boutique offers pieces to keep you warm this winter – while still looking super stylish of course. With the cooler months of winter fast approaching, Darcy Boutique in Merivale has everything you need to be […]
Housing snapshot
Christchurch’s restored city centre and the opening of One New Zealand Stadium is bringing the buzz back to urban life. How much does it cost to live in the CBD? And how does this compare to past decades? 1976: Christchurch tended to sit near the national average in 1976, you could buy a […]
Soak, stay and unwind: Clear Ridge
When the cold bites, there’s nothing better than sinking into hot water and letting stress melt away. After a lacklustre summer, winter offers the perfect excuse for a change of pace – crisp air, snow-dusted mountains, and the simple pleasure of warming up after a day outdoors. Just under two hours from Christchurch, […]
Welcome home
The new stadium is the last of the 16 anchor projects considered necessary to regenerate the city centre. It will add to the city’s vitality, catalyse further development, and help re-establish Christchurch as a sporting and cultural capital. With the rain hosing down outside and gale-force winds buffeting the city, the decision to […]
