Legal firm’s rising stars: Papprills Lawyers
This month Papprills Lawyers celebrates 125 years of providing legal services to the people of Canterbury. In 1891, Ernest Edward Papprill was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court. In 1894, he established his own law firm in Kaiapoi and, to this day, Papprills has an office serving the North […]
Handing over the reins: Paragon Computers
“It was hard to let go of a business that I set up and nurtured over twenty-five years.” Graeme Walcott speaks from the heart. He founded Paragon Computers in the mid-1990s and built it up from a one-man enterprise to become a trusted IT support company specialising in looking after the IT requirements […]
Four Ave Festivities
A beer-y good spot There’s a new brewery that’s opened its doors at 8 Bath Street with some great history and a stunning pilsner. Lighthouse Brewery was started in Nelson by Dick Tout 21 years ago before he retired from the brewery business and listed the business for sale after finishing his last brew in […]
Heaven on earth: Sweet Société
A vision of heaven is a deeply personal thing, but the odds are that every vision of paradise contains a little corner like Sweet Société. Located in The Colombo, Sweet Société is now under new ownership. Locals whisper it’s a delightful dreamland of fresh and wholesome treats. This magical spot uplifts the senses […]
Hospo Help for Alcohol Licensing: Alcohol Consulting Group
A successful hospitality business in the 21st century requires not just the magic mix of taste and style with an acute business sense, but also a deep knowledge of the regulatory environment. The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, 2012 considerably increased the responsibilities of hospitality owners. With an overarching objective of ‘minimising […]
Food, fun & flicks: American Express Openair Cinemas
A luxurious big screen cinema experience under the stars in the central city is no longer an unattainable dream, with American Express Openair Cinemas hosting all your favourites next month. The South Island’s inaugural event last year proved such a hit that Christchurch city-goers have the opportunity again to watch the latest new […]
Hitting the Hotspots
From tantalising tapas to swanky sit-downs, Christchurch has all the ingredients you need for a good night – or day – out, as the beacon of the burgeoning central city continues to shine. Jenafor Rollins checks out two of the new kids on the culinary block. TASTE OF MEXICO The smells of Mexico […]
Twentieth birthday bonanza: The Bog
The Bog began its legendary history as the home of the Irish in February 1999 on Cashel Street, where the Guinness flowed and the craic was mighty. The Bog is known worldwide for the best pint of Guinness in town, traditional Irish music, friendly staff and hearty food. Not long after its inception, […]
We Will Rock You: In the City
It will be “Another One Bites The Dust” as I tick another great show off my bucket list with We Will Rock You in March. I am a life-long fan of Queen, they are part of the soundtrack of my misspent youth, so it is fantastic news to hear that Showbiz Christchurch is […]
Time for a Change? Tabak Business Sales
If you’re a small business owner you’ll understand exactly where investor Mark Cuban is coming from in saying a successful business “is not in the dreaming, it’s in the doing”. The business year is full of doing and doing, and doing some more; often a summer holiday is the only breather you get […]
