A lasting legacy: Riccarton House & Bush Trust
Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush is a 600-year-old forest remnant, set in the heart of Christchurch. Due to its small size and urban setting, Pūtaringamotu is vulnerable to external pressures and activity. To increase its resilience, the Riccarton Bush Trust operates under a management plan to protect and enhance its indigenous flora and fauna, including mahinga kai […]
The season of sunshine in Ōtautahi
It’s time for endless summer fun. Check out the line-up of exhilarating summer events, and bask in the warm days and balmy nights as the city puts on months jam-packed with excitement. There is plenty of space to play this summer in Ōtautahi, and here are a few events you won’t want to miss. Bread […]
Get down to the dinos: Jurassic Adventure
Nestled in our backyard, Christchurch’s very own mini theme park awaits. Raptors, triceratops and a T-Rex roam on Opawa Road. At Jurassic Adventure, you’re stepping back 65 million years, with a side of mini golf, a maze, and more. These life-size animatronic dinosaurs will enchant and captivate, and owner Aaron Keown says it’s all about […]
Immersive art garden rendezvous: The Rusty Acre
Just 25 minutes north of Christchurch, there’s a place in Mandeville that beckons the weary soul. Escape the demands of busy life with a stop-over visit to a destination gift store set in a tranquil art sculpture garden setting. This unconventional and welcoming wonderland, bursting with fragrant blooms, embodies a little ‘Je ne sais quoi’ […]
‘Something Rotten,’ The Renaissance musical hits Christchurch stage
‘Friends, theatre lovers, lend us your ears.’ Something fabulous this way comes, and it goes by the name ‘Something Rotten’, the internationally acclaimed and “artistically brilliant Broadway musical”. Nominated for 10 Tony Awards in 2015, this Broadway meets Shakespeare sensation prepares to dazzle Ōtautahi in all its splendour, at the renowned Court Theatre, New Zealand’s […]
Colour your Christmas
Choose your Christmas aesthetic and decorate your heart away, from Metropol’s suggestions: Classic shades Rich burgundy and hues of green are never too far away when it’s Christmas. These classic colours, with a touch of simplistic white to mellow them, create the finest Christmas ambience. Add a few nutcrackers, lanterns and wreaths to continue the […]
On the crest of a wave
The pūteketeke, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, is New Zealand’s Bird of the Century. The native bird was awarded the title after American-British comedian John Oliver launched his own campaign for it to win, garnering 290,374 votes (83%) out of the total 350,000 in the competition. The crested grebe is found on up […]
Editor’s note: Buy NZ made
As Christmas draws ever closer, retail therapy often increases, so it is timely to think about what you’re buying, and to support local, and New Zealand-made. Big business may arguably be the backbone of New Zealand retail, yet it is small businesses that are the heart, and there is no doubt many of these are suffering. […]
Goodies for little ones: Baby Hub
Find beautiful and functional gifts for a parent to be, or the littlest one in your family at this Rangiora store. At independent specialised baby shop, Baby Hub, you’ll find a plethora of items that’ll make parenting a little easier. Owner Amanda Sansom has amost 20 years of experience in the industry, and is a […]
Trading political values: PB Employment Law
The Coalition agreement has been signed, and what I find interesting is the message this sends: principles and values are no more than an optional extra to be traded away at will. No real surprise here, given that we are talking about politicians. Given the enormous amount of borrowing Labour did in their last term, […]
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