Clarifying your glass solutions: Sharp Glass

Glass as a building material is both iconic and versatile, offering pragmatic building solutions, and distinguished finishes that often elevate other architectural design elements. From floors and partitions, to doors, windows, and skylights, glass can open up an area, let the light in, and add a sparkle.One Christchurch-established business has been at the forefront of […]

Uniquely beautiful spaces: Arthouse Architects

Driven by a love of design and helping people achieve what they want. Relaxed and collaborative rather than ego driven. All this and more describes Arthouse Architects, whose approach is always “it is the client’s home, not ours.” This rare amalgam of strengths leads to regular appearances on the awards circuit all over New Zealand. […]

Settle in North Canterbury

Sick of the hustle and bustle of a big city? Want to live a slower, simpler life? Every month, we highlight the best things to do when visiting North Canterbury. This time, we reveal some of the benefits of joining the North Canterbury community. Community In this part of the region, a genuine sense of […]

Editor’s Note: Staying strong

Often just when you think things are progressing tickety-boo, something happens to upset the proverbial apple cart. Christchurch has had its share of such happenings, from downright disasterous earthquakes, to life-threatening blazes in the hills. Summer was progressing nicely until last week when fire broke out in the Port Hills yet again, endangering lives and […]

Real real estate results: Ray White Marshland

The coming residential and commercial markets are set to be just as relentless as last year. No doubt, selling or buying is an incredibly emotional journey. Even so, properties are again bolstering the market and interest rates are settling down. Handing over the reins of your biggest asset when selling or buying takes trust, Amanda […]

Coffee is the answer: Coffee Worx

Kiwis love their coffee, with surveys showing 66% of the team of five million drink it regularly. This has led to New Zealand arguably having more coffee roasters per capita than any other country in the world, delivering better quality brews, coffee sustainability, and allowing customisation of blends.In Canterbury, Deb and Ian Riach, the owners […]

Ōtautahi Christchurch: the ultimate sports playground in March

That’s right, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch is returning to Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour this March. Showcasing high-speed, high-tech action from the top athletes in the sport, SailGP is live-action racing as you’ve never experienced it before. As high-performance F50 catamarans fly across the harbour, this close-to-shore racing has to be seen […]

Sail away: SailGP

Exciting, action-packed SailGP returns to Ōtautahi, Christchurch, this March. Live, close-up, on the water racing, SailGP has to be seen to be believed. Following its Season 3 debut  in Ōtautahi Christchurch,  the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will return to the spectacular Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour on 23-24 March 2024. Back and bigger than ever, […]

Editor’s note: Creative Cuisine

Christchurch is blessed to have so many amazing culinary offerings, from local cafés, restaurants, bars, and gastro pubs. Choosing where to dine (and drink) can be a tough decision, so why not step out of your comfort zone, and explore new options while patronising old favourites too. Almost three years ago, my foodie/winemaker husband Justin […]

Preserving Pūtaringamotu: Riccarton House & Bush

A Christchurch park ranger has a special vision for an inclusive and enlightening experience at a beloved Riccarton heritage site. Michael Steenson (pictured), the dedicated ranger at Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush, is invested in the future of this natural haven. Thanks to a Masters degree in geography, he integrates local wisdom into the fabric of conservation planning […]