Big band bash
Just in time for warmer weather, The Christchurch Big Band Festival is celebrating its 15th year in Ōtautahi this October. The festival brings fresh, musical vibrancy to Christchurch streets and venues in spring, attracting thousands of listeners to exciting, toe-tapping entertainment all around the city. Most of the performances are free events and […]
Prevent pet post lockdown blues: Ourvets
Shifting down the lockdown levels can be challenging for our furry friends. The current pandemic poses stressors for our much loved furry members of the family, our puppies and dogs. One of the largely positive aspects of Covid-19 lockdowns is that we are fortunate to be at home spending quality time with our […]
Stoddart exhibition opens
A special exhibition is now on, marking the anniversary of women winning the right to vote in Aotearoa New Zealand in September 1893. University of Canterbury art collections curator Lydia Baxendell has curated a special exhibition of watercolours by Margaret Stoddart, shown at the former home of her fellow student at the University’s […]
At home movie feast
Going to the movies used to be the only option to see the newest film releases, however a popular option now is to stay home and go online to see some of the latest and greatest. Film festivals are one way to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy cutting edge and […]
Embracing realty technology: Simon Herbert
The saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same” is one that can be applied to the real estate industry in 2021. Nationwide Covid-19 lockdowns have forced vendors and purchasers to look at doing things differently, although they still want the same outcomes. Simon Herbert of Harcourts Grenadier Avonhead says […]
Home-based business boom
Many successful businesses have started in the home or garage and some of them have flourished. Jeff Bezos initially sold books out of his garage, and went on to create Amazon in 1995. Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in his Harvard dorm. Microsoft co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded their company in a […]
Dealing with your legalities: Pegasus Bay Law
Paperwork doesn’t fill most hearts with joy, but it runs the gamut from essential to life-enhancing. It’s smart to get it done but even smarter to get it done by Pegasus Bay Law, who thrive on putting your life in the best order. The property market is running hot right now, and the […]
City sights and delights
Strolling the streets is idyllic, however hopping aboard one of the city’s iconic heritage trams is an even better way to explore the inner city. Christchurch’s Central Business District (CBD) has much to offer visitors and locals alike, day and night. Aside from its beautiful heritage buildings, the inner garden city is a […]
Indulge in a luxury stay: Village Lake Luxury Apartments
We all deserve a little luxury and pampering especially after the winter, Covid-19 and lockdowns. One place where you will definitely receive that pampering is at Village Lake Luxury Apartments in Hanmer Springs. As you can see their middle name is “luxury” and that’s right down to the bathrobes that come with each […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
A blooming good idea. I always think it creates a sense of wellbeing when spring is in the air and the cherry blossoms and kowhai are flowering. When I read the spring flowers story on the ChristchurchNZ website and discovered that ‘Hanami’ is a Japanese word that translates to ‘flower watching’, I realised […]
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