The winds of change

Being there for her husband while maintaining a fitness-focused lifestyle is challenging. Lady Jo Nicholls-Parker talks to Lynda Papesch about her continuing journey. As the wife of Christchurch’s former mayor, Sir Bob Parker, Jo has spent much time in the public spotlight. She was constantly by his side during the tumultuous days after […]

Transforming culture

Christchurch will host the premiere of performance artist Alexa Wilson’s latest work Rituals of Destruction on November 27 as part of the 2021 Ōtautahi Tiny Performance Festival. An innovator, a curator, a choreographer, and a performance artist, Alexa spent more than a decade performing in Europe and globally before returning to New Zealand. […]

Lighting up the screen

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) will now open in Christchurch, following the cancellation of the Auckland season. Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal and the Lumière Cinemas will screen 95 feature films from 37 countries. Joining the previously announced line-up of New Zealand films is MILKED, a thought-provoking exploration of New Zealand’s […]

Behind the stage

Well-known New Zealand playwright Roger Hall has an unmatched repertoire, and impressive awards to match. He chats to Georgia Summerton about his writing process, memorable moments and his connection to Christchurch. Roger has been honoured with many awards and titles for his contribution to performing arts in New Zealand and for good reason. […]

What is your next chapter? Mike Pero Real Estate Northcote

The motivations as to why people buy or sell property range from a change in employment location or growth in family size, to downsizing or working on an investment portfolio. “In our profession of selling homes, we meet many people who are on a journey of big change in their living situation,” says […]

The Mo movement

November is an important month for many Kiwis, as it signifies the incredible campaigning for Men’s mental health led by Movember. This year marks Angus Cameron’s fifth as a ‘Mo Bro’ and second as a community ambassador. The movement is important to Angus, whose passion stems from a desire to be a part […]

Using green tech for climate change

Reducing carbon emissions to net zero is urgent, and so is adjusting to the hazards of a warming world. Among the companies actively supporting change is FintechNZ which recently called for more commitment to green tech to help climate change and move toward a sustainable financial services sector. FintechNZ acting executive director Jason […]

New residency visa category: Migration Associates

Thousands of migrants now have a pathway to New Zealand residency. Immigration New Zealand has just announced a new category, starting December 1, offering a one-off opportunity for many migrants who are currently living and working in New Zealand to apply for a residency visa. The new 2021 Residency Visa Category recognises the […]

Business is booming: NAI Harcourts

Despite the recent lockdown, or maybe because of it, NAI Harcourts is very busy currently dealing with both buyers and sellers of businesses. We usually find that during a holiday period, enquiries for businesses ramp up, and we believe that’s because people have some time to consider what they would like to do […]

The value of print: Metros Marketing

In our highly digital world, and with so many spending more time at home, people are craving physical experiences with brands. The beauty of a print magazine, for example, is its tangibility. There is something almost luxurious about settling in with a cup of tea and flicking through the glossy pages, taking time […]