Canterbury wāhine unite: Inspired Events
Canterbury’s Inspired Events, founded and curated by duo Margie Foster and Christine Korako, continues to flourish as they gear up for their eagerly anticipated third event later this month. With insights gained from previous events feedback, Margie and Christine have thoughtfully crafted the theme of this event, knowing it will resonate with their audience. Titled […]
Must-see urban art: Fiksate Gallery
Step into the vibrant realm of urban art at Fiksate Gallery, where the captivating Living in a Loop exhibition by street artist, Component, is on until 26 August. Fiksate Gallery stands as a premier space for urban contemporary art in New Zealand, serving as a venue for local and international street artists. The gallery’s mission […]
Variety is the spice: Te Pae Christchurch General Manager Ross Steele
As business events flood into our city, the variety of businesses convening to showcase best practice never ceases to amaze me. Take just some of the events Te Pae Christchurch hosted in August: The NZ Crane Association, where delegates enjoyed lunch around three huge cranes in exhibition halls. Local Government NZ conference, strongly representing our […]
A starring role: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
How many screen productions do you think are filmed in Waitaha Canterbury annually? Up until two years ago there was an average of just one production every three years partly filmed across the region. Aotearoa’s screen industry, including gaming and special effects, is worth about $3.5 billion a year to New Zealand, yet Canterbury was […]
Combining business and pleasure: Melton Estate
Blending team-building, networking, and relaxation, comes as a vital player in successful team chemistry. An ideal choice for your company conference, client function, training course, product launch, break-out lunch, or board meeting, is Melton Estate. Sophisticated and well-equipped conference facilities sit within a beautiful vineyard setting, with a peaceful, rural outlook. Clients enjoy friendly, personalised […]
A garden oasis: Willow Springs
A gorgeous new garden is taking centre stage for tours and events. Not only does this multi-faceted garden have a variety of stunning garden rooms to explore, it also has an enchanting back story. The garden, designed and created by Chris Boon (Owner), largely with plants rescued from Christchurch’s Red Zone. Willow Springs is a […]
Reduce Reuse Recycle
Adopt a “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” mindset. Buy only what you need and opt for products with minimal packaging. Invest in reusable items such as water bottles, shopping bags, and food containers, to minimise single-use plastics. Repair and repurpose broken items instead of discarding them. Embrace DIY projects to give new life to old objects. Compost […]
Successful conferences and events
If you’re planning a conference or special event, then look no further than Christchurch and its satellite suburbs and towns. Conferences are an excellent means of showcasing an organisation’s professional development, providing employees with networking opportunities, and helping to grow their presence in relevant industries. Events run the gamut from celebratory family occasions, to company […]
Night market magic: Ferrymead Heritage Park
What better way to enjoy a spring night than to go to a market? Ferrymead Heritage Park is thrilled to announce the return of its iconic Night Markets, starting on Saturday, 2 September. The arrival of spring will add an enchanting atmosphere as the night market welcomes an array of food vendors, featuring delightful treats, […]
A venue for every occasion: Hornby Club
Finding the right venue for your office function is tough, especially when you need one that can host a short-notice breakfast meeting for 10 guests, or a large corporate conference for 400. The need for excellent catering, great service, car-parking for the team, and a location to suit those flying in, that’s close enough to […]