From the editor: 8 July 2021
Another fortnight has passed, along with the shortest day and some typically Canterbury winter weather. Four seasons in one day might easily be our current theme song, yet we still have much to be thankful for. All around the region innovative new and fledgling projects continue to develop housing, business […]
Time flies for Ladyhawke
Whether you’ve been a supporter from her first eponymous debut album or a more recent convert, you’ll be pleased to hear 2021 has been dubbed the comeback year for beloved Kiwi singer Ladyhawke (Phillipa Brown). Jess Murray catches up with the songstress to discuss new music, mental health and where to […]
Money Matters: N H + Associates
People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made. – Joan Rivers. Joan was right, but perhaps in a way she hadn’t intended. Chartered Accountant and Business Coach Nicole Hague and her team […]
The financial gender gap: P H Wealth
This may come as a surprise to many women, but there is a profound gender gap in financial literacy across OECD countries, including New Zealand. This may come as a surprise to many women, but there is a profound gender gap in financial literacy across OECD countries, including New […]
Using art to express yourself: Art Metro
Creating an accepting atmosphere where artists are free to explore, learn and express themselves is the aim of Art Metro’s owner Simon Walmisley, who pointed us in the direction of adult student Grant Philip to talk about his life and experiences. Grant began mouth painting in 2002 after being […]
Legendary lunches to dining and nightlife: Viaduct Restaurant
Christchurch favourite Viaduct Restaurant has done it again with a revamped menu upping the ante in winter dining stakes along Oxford Terrace. Top of the must-do list at this multi-dimensional eatery overlooking the Avon River is a new Legendary Lunch with drinks package available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You won’t […]
A helping hand: Clean Break
Big life changes often go hand-in-hand with big clean-ups. Two very special services offered by Clean Break are helping elderly people move from their homes into care, and helping families put deceased estates in order. Brenda Price, the owner of Clean Break has a natural understanding of the elderly, […]
Goodies and gifts galore: Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts
Big, bright new premises equate to more gifts and goodies at Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts shop in the Hanmer Springs Boulder Point Precinct. Owner Wendy Lamont recently shifted to new premises, right next door to her previous shop in Chisholm Street (across from the duck pond), and now […]
Investing in a post Covid-19 world: Saturn Advice
Covid-19 has impacted on investing and not necessarily in the ways we might have expected. Lance Dawber-Ashley of Saturn Advice says, in March 2020 when it became clear Covid-19 was likely to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, share markets did what they usually do in times of […]
Stay safe around bait: Ourvets Halswell
Winter is a time when critters such as rats and mice sneak inside looking for food and warmth. It’s also the time for laying poison and bait to deal to them so homeowners need to be extra vigilant, especially with pets around. Ourvets Halswell is full of good advice […]
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