The charitable social calendar

The charitable social calendar: local events with a community or charitable trust

We share our city with some incredible people who put heart, mind and soul into the support of philanthropic endeavours, so much so that we couldn’t possibly hope to list them all. What we can do however, is list some of the upcoming events on the local social calendar which have been formed […]

Christine Korako and Marg Foster, Directors of Inspired Events NZ

An inspired event: Women Inspiring Women luncheon is the feel good event you won’t want to miss

It’s been said that to achieve greatness, one must keep great company, which is the very premise behind one of the city’s most inspiring upcoming events. On Wednesday 16 May from 12-3pm at the Addington Event Centre, the Women Inspiring Women luncheon brings together some of the country’s most inspiring women. From entrepreneurs […]

High Tea at The Crowne Plaza Christchurch

A ‘high’ honour: treat mum this mother’s day to a High Tea at The Crowne Plaza Christchurch

You know your mum is a queen – so make sure you treat her like royalty this Mother’s Day with an indulgent high tea in Market Place Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Christchurch! This Mother’s Day, the cosmopolitan Market Place Restaurant will be looking especially stylish, dressed with white tablecloths and filled with beautiful […]

FANTINE AND OVAL OFFICE

All jazzed up: getting excited about the Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival

New Zealand’s biggest combined jazz and blues event is returning to Christchurch for its 23rd year, with more than 30 shows across five days. Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival will see international, national and local artists performing in 10 different venues across the city from May 23. James Morrison […]

Ilam Homestead

A homestead with heart: weddings at historic Ilam Homestead

We have a secret to share with you; it’s a gem of a venue – Ilam Homestead. Tucked away down at 87 Ilam Road, it’s a venue with sweeping lawns to the river, stunning rhododendron gardens to walk through and old-style charm from the early 1900s. There’s room for every type of function […]

The Monday Room (TMR)

High Street’s dining destination: The Monday Room is the perfect pre or post wedding venue

Down at 161 High Street there is something very special. The Monday Room is a destination for any food and beverage lover already, but if you’re looking for the perfect venue for your pre or post wedding event, then look no further. For fancy home cooked sharing plates, ‘Trust the Chef’ is an […]