Sprinting to gold
Sprinting is an exciting sport in New Zealand right now, as new generations are making waves and breaking records, putting the nation on the international map. Georgia Summerton speaks to one of these rising stars. Canterbury sprinter Tiaan Whelpton has an impressive track record, and he still has a lot he is yet […]
Choose your agent carefully: Fernanda Hammett
Buying and selling houses can be an emotional journey for many, which is why having a real estate agent to help is so important. From giving advice, to listing, promoting properties, and helping buy or sell, realtors are specialists in their field. Fernanda Hammett comes from a long line of strong women. That […]
Warm winter wonders
The colder seasons make it easy to stay inside, however with the school holidays approaching it’s a perfect time to tap into your inner child and explore what Canterbury has to offer outside. Whether that involves venturing up to the snow, or staying in the city, there’s plenty of fun to be had […]
Do the Dino Dig: Jurassic Adventure
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Jurassic Adventure is Christchurch’s home base for young dino devotees, and anyone who is passionate about palaeontology. Its Dino Dig is every young palaeontologist’s dream come true. New Zealand’s first full dinosaur excavation experience, it allows participants to search in a life size excavation site to discover an entire […]
Take the tram: Christchurch Attractions
An exciting way to see Christchurch is by heritage tram, which now operates on a newly-extended route. Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at along the recently extended route and live commentary from your […]
Build your brand: Metros Marketing
Carving out a recognisable identity in the cut throat world of business invariably comes down to brand recognition. Your brand is the DNA of your unique story. The sum of all you do and how you are perceived, what makes you distinct, relevant and valuable in your market. Just as you’re expert in […]
Connecting people, process and technology
Greater mobility for employees and customers, improved productivity, and rationalised costs place increasing demands on every industry. “At Ricoh, we believe that by transforming information into actionable insights andfreeing people to focus on creating value, we can unlock the potential in every business,” says Christchurch branch manager Duane Smithson. “Our integrated solutions give […]
Leading to the world and beyond
Seven years of planning, construction and fine tuning went into Rolleston’s $22.7 million library, Te Ara Ātea, creating an exceptional visual and functional civic space. Opened in December last year, Te Ara Ātea includes nationally significant taonga, cutting edge technology, a sensory space and New Zealand’s largest video projection wall. The 2200 square […]
Your E-bike destination: E-Mega Store
Bicycles stacked walls to rafters, a web of pedals and tires. Brands, shelves, tools, and gadgets you never knew you needed. Welcome to your everyday bicycle store. The E-Mega Store layout mirrors that of a vehicle showroom with glass sliding doors and lofty ceilings. You can physically walk in between every bike at […]
From the editor: 9 June 2022
Democracy One of the many joys of living in New Zealand is that it is a democracy. A simple definition of democracy is government by the people, or rather a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people, and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, […]
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