Enhancement of cultural understanding: Riccarton House & Bush

The Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project will encourage public interest use and participation and will promote the natural and cultural heritage values of the site. Pūtaringamotu / Riccarton Bush is a place of huge cultural and ecological significance both to Māori and Pakeha, and both locally and nationally. For Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu Pūtaringamotu was a site […]

Enjoying our capital city’s vibe

Attending the world-renowned World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Show is often the impetus for indulging in all that Wellington has to offer. The 33rd iteration of the show is set to be one of the biggest, boldest, and brightest yet, featuring a whopping 120 designers from 22 countries, and the opportunity to see more of Wellington. […]

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Our city deserves a much stronger voice in Wellington, and this election, I am standing in the Ilam electorate to be your representative – Raf Manji. Between 2013 – 2019, I served as a Christchurch City Councillor and was Chair of the Finance Committee. During my time, I led the Council’s finances and insurance settlements, […]

Editor’s Note: Weather Report

Most of us are glad to leave the cold of winter behind, and bask in the added warmth of spring and summer. Granted there are still a few cold, wet days ahead of us, yet often just the thought of hotter temperatures will lighten a mood and bring a smile as we plan upcoming outdoor […]

Make dad’s day

CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Celebrating dads and male parenting, this Sunday (3 September) is Father’s Day. For many families it is a time to treat dad and thank him for all he does. Here are some fashionable suggestions for you to consider:

Save the date: Akaroa French Festival

The Akaroa French Festival is just around the corner, get ready to immerse yourself in a delightful extravaganza celebrating the beauty, culture, and heritage of New Zealand’s sole French settlement. Hop over to Akaroa for a weekend filled with vibrant markets, mesmerising entertainment, delectable French food stalls, enlightening educational experiences, engaging games and activities, captivating […]

Innovative ideas: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger

One of the best parts of my job as the Mayor of Christchurch is welcoming our newest Kiwis at our monthly citizenship ceremonies at the Christchurch Town Hall. It is the Mayor’s job to formally swear in new citizens. I particularly enjoy being able to do this with my wife, Chrissy, the Mayoress. These new […]

Editor’s perspective: Gender equality in sport

Women have been taking the world sporting stage by storm, and the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup serves as a reminder of the incredible accomplishments and strides women have made in the sporting realm. Competitions such as these have a clear and important social impact. Under FIFA’s campaign, Football Unites the World, eight specific messages […]

Racing granny Debbie Chapman

Safety comes first, followed by Italian cars and good fun, for Cantabrian grandmother Debbie Chapman. She explains why to Metropol. Debbie Chapman is getting ready for the racetrack. Soon she’ll be unrecognisable. Fireproof socks, a three layered fire suit, balaclava, gloves, helmet, and head restraint, followed by a five point harness. And under all that, […]

Labour market gaps: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Much has been said in recent years about New Zealand’s constrained labour market. The conversation has centred on immigration settings, described on a spectrum from being unfit-for-purpose at the light end, to actively obstructive at the other. Industries are adapting through digitisation and automation, but there is also a real need to better set up […]