NZ Cup and Show week is back and everyone is invited

  Riccarton Park A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days. The Grand Tour brings us Sir Dave Dobbyn live on Saturday 11 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day. All you need is a GA ticket to enjoy the performance after the last race. Limited […]

A gold-star spring garden: Lushingtons

Spring is full of promise and has arrived in a rush and flurry of activity. At Lushington’s Garden Centre, Miranda and her team have conjured up the guarantee of a backyard harvest to remember. Fruit is on the menu and that first taste of freshly picked, home-grown, can’t be beaten. If space is limited, the […]

Deck out your home: One Stop Deck Shop

Spring is here and summer’s just around the corner – time for outdoor entertaining in the sunshine! What better place to enjoy the outdoors than on your deck – if you don’t have one, now’s the perfect time to think about it. Building your dream deck just got cheaper and a little easier with One […]

The Antarctic season

Next month, The Antarctic season opens with the Days of Ice celebration. The events surrounding this remind us of the profound significance of Antarctic science and the pivotal role that Christchurch plays as a gateway city. Ōtautahi proudly holds the distinction of being one of the world’s five Antarctic Gateways. Our strategic proximity to the […]

Manage shedding

Furry pets can bring such joy and happiness, but their fur that collects on the couch or a new outfit? Not so much. Cats and dogs shed year-round, but shedding tends to reach its peak in the spring and autumn, making now an optimal time to figure out a plan to manage shedding. Start by […]

Precious pieces protected: Commonwealth Vault

Though current Canterbury burglary statistics may make for sobering reading, there is an easy solution to protect family valuables, and it isn’t the home safe. All too often today’s burglar will remove the home safe entirely from the wall rather than waste time wrestling with combinations. The soundest solution is a purpose-built vault, such as […]

Capture Hanmer’s beauty

If you’re a keen photographer, amateur or pro, Hanmer is a wonderful place to take some stunning nature shots. In this article, we explore some of the best spots in Hanmer for photography. Conical Hill For panoramic views of Hanmer and its surrounding alpine beauty, walk up Conical Hill. At the summit, you’ll be rewarded […]

Agile workspaces: RICOH NZ

Did you know that approximately 64 percent of business premises are the wrong size or designed inefficiently? Modern workplaces have evolved significantly during the past three years, catering for different work styles, hours and needs. Enter the hybrid – or agile – workplace. Essentially these digitally enhanced spaces support hybrid work forces and also new […]

Akaroa French Festival

If baguettes, berets, and striped crew-necks are your thing, then you won’t want to miss Aotearoa’s biggest tribute to all things French on 6-8 October. W ith the bi-annual Akaroa French Festival postponed in 2022 due to Covid-19, the staging of this year’s festival is hugely significant to the local community. Luke Dawkins, marketer for […]

Head west for the holidays

The school holidays are fast approaching, with the last day of Term 3 falling on 22 September. This will be the last chance to go on a decent family trip before the hectic end-of-the-year period kicks off. Use this as time for the whole family to take a proper break. Why not check out the […]