Celebrate good times: Quality Hotel Elms
Our work tribe holds an integral place in our lives. An Ernst and Young survey from 2019 found that one third of people get their greatest sense of belonging at work, second only to the belonging they feel in their own home. Joining together for celebrations plays a big role in promoting harmony […]
An amazing events venue: Milton St Substation
A space for creatives is developing in the suburbs as they seek out new and interesting places for their pursuits. A recent collaboration between live music booking agency Rattle and Strum and Whisko Creative saw them record music videos for 10 local acts. They filmed in what is the best deliberately-kept-secret venue in […]
No sign of slowing: MPRE Fendalton
Well, what a year it has been. The property market has been extremely hot all year with no sign of letting up. We went into another lockdown, which invariably slowed everything down and gave us all time to take a breather and re-evaluate where to from here. Needless to say, level two brought […]
From the editor: 16 September 2021
Kia kaha Ōtautahi. Once again Covid-19 has shown the fragility of life and the uncertain times in which we live. The latest outbreaks have brought with them more tough times for people, businesses and organisations, yet it has also brought people closer together again. The stay safe, be kind, and look after one […]
The man and the dog
Queenstown artist Ivan Clarke is the painter behind New Zealand’s much-loved Lonely Dog paintings. Julia Strelou finds out what he’s currently up to. Wondering what his own dog did when left at home, painter Ivan Clarke soon found a novel way to express what he thought they might be doing, creating what has […]
Treasure hunting for charity
Christchurch radio DJ Lana Searle is one of 21 Kiwi personalities battling it out for $100,000 for their chosen charity in Celebrity Treasure Island. Other contestants include All Black legend Buck Shelford, Shorty Street icon Angela Bloomfield, actor Chris Parker, comedian Joe Daymond, and reporter Jess Tyson. Filmed in the Far North earlier […]
Properties on the Peninsula: Chris Mangels
Banks Peninsula is one of New Zealand’s most unique places. With endless hills, bays and hidden bush, this is nature’s playground right on Christchurch’s doorstep. Properties on the Peninsula are special – the seaside bays that surround Akaroa, Le Bons Bay, Hickory Bay, Okains Bay and Little Akaloa Bay are sought after for […]
Beaufort House Akaroa
Luxury Boutique Accomodation – Step back into another time and pace Beaufort House Akaroa offers luxury accommodation in an idyllic setting – with all the heritage, charm and character of a bygone era. There are tranquil views from each of the five bedrooms – whether it be the vineyard, surrounding hills, our garden […]
Glamping under the Big Sky
Want to spend the night in a yurt overlooking Akaroa Harbour? Come and enjoy a peaceful stay at Big Sky – a unique, hosted eco-farm stay with accommodation in two beautiful yurts at French Farm, Banks Peninsula. Owner Dave Dunlay likes nothing better than to fire up one of his half a dozen […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Coping with a chain reaction Who was it who said: ‘it’s like déjà vu all over again’? I think many of us felt we would never have to go through another Covid-19 lockdown. But one case of the Delta variant started a chain reaction that would have kept going without one. I want […]
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