Interior refresh with dried flowers: Victoria Florist

A home filled with flowers is a delight. Fresh blooms bring a beautifully positive energy to any room. To set a mood of peace, comfort, and nostalgia, dried flowers become your best friend. Find colour and texture with all, and style them as you wish. Enjoying a magnificent renaissance as of late, dried flowers couldn’t be […]

A luxe time out: Crowne Plaza

As our new Christchurch city burgeons into a major destination again, fantastic venues beckon both locals and visitors. One such venue is the glorious Crowne Plaza Hotel, offering the ultimate in luxurious relaxation and a blissful time out. The most charming, intimate space is found nestled behind the fireplace in the entrance lobby. Push through […]

Go green

Hosting a sustainable event is achievable with planning and foresight. The aim is to have minimal environmental impact, while still delivering the core functions of your event. Start with a plan to account for emissions, be intentional and considerate with your location and event space, and find ways to reduce waste and offset unavoidable impacts. […]

Creating lasting memories: Mt Vernon Lodge

In the rolling hills overlooking Akaroa, Mt Vernon Lodge offers a stunning backdrop and unique experience for your next event or getaway. The lodge’s charm lies in its tranquil countryside setting and the personal touch that owners David and Amanda Kinnaird have cultivated. With spacious grounds and serene water views, Mt Vernon provides the perfect […]

Work, play, a place to stay: Lincoln Motel

When travelling for a conference or an event, you have a lot on your mind, especially if you’re there on business. Accommodation should be the easy part: easy to locate, easy transport to and from, easy to find good food and supplies, easy to prepare in before you face the main event. With Selwyn District […]

The Black Box: The Kind Foundation

Christchurch’s most recent addition to the spaces and places that make our city feel people-centred and connected is located inside Papa Hou, 4 Rolleston Avenue. Papa Hou, meaning Treasure Box, is a building like no other in Aotearoa – housing a diverse range of specialised spaces for an equally diverse number of users. One of […]

Group fun in Hanmer: Hanmer Springs Attractions

Operating a range of adventure activities, there’s something for everyone on offer at Hanmer Springs Attractions. Only 90 minutes north of Christchurch, Hanmer Springs is well-known for its relaxing thermal pools, and there is plenty more on offer in the village for groups. Hanmer Springs Attractions is the district’s premium Qualmark Gold adventure tourism provider, […]

Artist spotlight: The Wax Birds

Husband and wife duo Joanna and Peter Green began their musical endeavour in 2020. This initiated a shared musical journey as The Wax Birds, built on an unshaken belief in the transformative power of music. So, transform your next event with their melodies. From corporate to private events and parties, the duo can set the […]

Catering with class: Halswell Bakery

No matter what you’re planning; a business meeting, celebration or family gathering, having fresh delicious catering is key. Food is often the star of an event, bringing everyone together and creating joy and chatter among guests. Fortunately for your event, the talented team at Halswell Bakery have your food needs taken care of – they […]

Partner jaunts

Conferences often allow partners to attend, adding on special activities for them to make the most of their time in the host region. Many events will have specific programmes for attendee partners, which they may or may not take advantage of. Christchurch has a huge array of options for visitors, and locals, and because of […]