A celebration of life
Saying goodbye to a loved one by celebrating their life has become more common during recent times. A celebration of life service is usually a ceremony where people gather to celebrate the unique life of the deceased, and they are commonly held after physical remains have been cared for through burial or cremation. […]
Good for business
Conferences are big business these days. They are also good for business, bringing together like-minded people to learn, generate new ideas, network and to refresh motivation. The benefits of attending a conference are different for everyone. Visiting a new place is part of the appeal for many attendees (and their partners), and most […]
Central location: Wyndham Garden Hotel
The opening of international borders and the return of tourism to Christchurch has brought smiles to the faces of accommodation providers throughout the country. Among them is Alisa Ravelje, manager of the stylish Wyndham Garden Hotel in Kilmore Street Christchurch. Conveniently located just a short stroll to some of the city’s key attractions, […]
Relax in Hanmer: Hanmer Springs Attractions
Only 90 minutes north of Christchurch, Hanmer Springs is an ideal location for a corporate day trip away from the city. The village is well-known for its relaxing hot springs, but adventure business Hanmer Springs Attractions also offers a range of exciting activities perfect for groups. With jet boating, river rafting, quad bike […]
Endless attractions in Christchurch: Christchurch Attractions
Operating some of the city’s most well-known activities, the team at Christchurch Attractions has an extensive range of options to add a unique touch to any corporate event or function. With major hotels and key locations including Te Pae Christchurch, Town Hall and the Isaac Theatre Royal along the route, using the heritage […]
A picturesque venue: Mona Vale
Fresh air and green spaces are integral to any event or celebration held at Christchurch’s premiere historic venue, Mona Vale. Upstairs you’ll find space, light, and plenty of break-out areas which are fully air conditioned, or throw open those distinguished windows to let the breeze off the Avon drift in. Downstairs in the […]
Enjoy a purr-fect outing: The Purrfect Ride
Taking a ride gains a whole new meaning when Heather-Leigh Cumming and Allen Cross are behind the wheel. Heather and Allen are cat lovers so it’s no surprise that their company is called The Purr-fect Ride, or that their fleet of luxury limousines are all Jaguars. From hen parties to weddings, stag nights […]
The Influencers: Rod Carr
Emissions pricing ahead The Climate Change Commission has recommended that a basic farm-level emissions pricing system be introduced as soon as it is possible. This would help to lay foundations, which could then be rapidly developed into a more responsive and effective policy. The best approach to pricing agricultural emissions would be a […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
Learn from others I recently returned from an amazing trip to Adelaide, Ōtautahi’s Australian sister city, to mark the 50th anniversary of our partnership. I can honestly say that of all my delegation visits, this was the most relevant, inspirational and practical one. Adelaide has abundant parallels to Christchurch and we can learn […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A critical mission Previously with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, I viewed the key to our country’s future as being “the successful application of technology to leverage our Natural Capital on a platform of product and service integrity”. In this context, Natural Capital is our resource base including our people, and integrity […]
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