Latitude
Calming Your Mind
Practising bite-size mindfulness consistently can help you to slow down, calm your mind and body, be more present and be grateful for what you do have in life, not what you don’t have. Health is about mental fitness as well, not just physical fitness. Wellbeing expert Ella Sidey explains.
Beautifully Useful – Honest Wolf
Finding that balance between rural living and corporate career has been a challenge many of us have encountered and navigated. For Sophie Hurley, it has culminated in a fashion brand that has grown beyond her wildest dreams.
Bringing the Past to Life at Akaroa
Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories/Te Takanga o te Wā – the new history curriculum for school students – is generating an upsurge of interest in Akaroa and the special place it holds in our past. Local guide and ecologist Marie Haley is thrilled to be sharing the peninsula’s unique stories with young people and suggests there is no better place for a New Zealand history tour than Akaroa.
The Magic of Auction with Keith MacDonald Harcourts Grenadier
While there are many facets to successfully selling a property, auction is a sale method sellers should consider, no matter the market. Real estate agent Keith MacDonald explains.
Achieving Greatness Together – Loan Market Paramount
From a hard-working solo maverick to leading the best team in the business, Nathan Miglani of Loan Market Paramount is an award-winning mortgage adviser raising the standard of customer care.
The Joy of Independence – More Mobility
For the last 15 years, the team at More Mobility have been providing mobility and living solutions to Canterbury and beyond, but the dedication to their community goes far beyond selling mobility aids.
Naturally Fabulous – The Grumpy Merino
Just over a year ago we introduced you to Sarah Reed and her innovative brand, The Grumpy Merino . Fast-forward 12 months and this North Canterbury-based business has gone from strength to strength.
Farming with Power – Power Farming Ashburton
Power Farming Ashburton has been servicing the Mid Canterbury agriculture industry for over 10 years, but their dedication to the community goes a lot deeper than just selling tractors and machinery.
A Literary Legacy – Keri Hulme WORD Christchurch
Award-winning novelist and Kāi Tahu writer, the late Keri Hulme, spoke of how whakapapa defined her. The Bone People, her first novel, won her international acclaim after receiving the Booker Prize in 1985. Weaving together Māori mythology and European tradition with themes of love and violence, it remains one of this country’s most powerfully unique novels. Her literary legacy will be honoured at WORD Christchurch 2022 .
Keep Calm in a Cooling Market
It’s cooling off, and we’re not just talking about the weather, says Mortgage Adviser Nathan Miglani of Loan Market Paramount.
Keeping Canterbury Smiling – Peak Orthodontics
We talk to specialist orthodontist Dr John Perry from Peak Orthodontics about the importance of individualised treatment (be it with braces, clear aligners or a retainer) when it comes to achieving that perfect smile.
Breaking the Rules – The Wardrobe Stories
As owner-operator of clothing store Louis Who and the mastermind behind Waikuku’s Old School Collective , Lisa Willetts is a formidable force, passionate about slow fashion, a good frock and comfort.
Land of Glowing Skies – Rakiura Stewart Island
Rakiura Stewart Island is the ideal place to visit if you’re looking for adventure, scenery and serenity. Just make sure you take time to appreciate the island’s lifestyle and all that it has to offer.
Flying is in Their Blood – Air Safaris
Offering both fixed wing and helicopter flights over the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand, the Raywards’ passion for flying has propelled a successful family business, with three generations bringing Air Safaris to great heights.
More Than Just a Meaty Snack
Biltong is a popular snack to take hiking or tramping but for something different, here we are cooking with it! For the purposes of these recipes, to make it easier to work with, I whizzed my biltong to a fine crumb and from there, the options are endless. Trust me, you want to start thinking about biltong as much more than just a savoury snack on the run!
A Place to Gather and Grow – Phillipstown Community Hub
Not long after Phillipstown School was closed seven years ago as part of the Christchurch schools’ post-earthquakes reorganisation, the school site reopened as a community hub. Today, Te Whare Whānau Whānui/Phillipstown Community Hub is a thriving place that offers a warm welcome and a host of activities and programmes.
Kid’s Reading Corner Aug/Sept
With so many great kids’ and young adult titles out there, it helps to have a recommendation from the experts. Here are this month’s top picks from Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books .
The Wild Man From Borneo – David Fox
David Fox’s career has spanned over half a century covering the wilds of Borneo as well as major residential projects in Canterbury.
Becoming Tangata Tiriti
Dr Chris Jansen opens up about his journey as a Pakeha New Zealander when it comes to understanding his identity as Tangata Tiriti .
On the Ice – Staveley Ice Skating and Curling Rinks
Tucked away snug against beautiful native bush, sits the Staveley Ice Skating and Curling Rinks . Established in 1951 by locals, the ice-skating rink has grown to include a pavilion, extensive parking, toilet block, lighting and music. There are now three rinks: two for skating and one for curling.
Is it the Right Time to Buy?
Rising interest rates might have the market on edge, but there’s plenty of good news for property buyers says Nathan Miglani, Mortgage Adviser with Loan Market Paramount .
Food as Thy Medicine
New Zealand’s history with restrictive legislation of alcohol and cannabis has been both flourishing and failing over successive governments. In the 1970s, both commercial vines and medical cannabis plantings were making great footsteps. Sarah Perriam highlights how one of these industries reached $2 billion in export value by 2020 and the other is racing to catch up.
Bringing Heart to Recruitment – Trinity Employment
You can’t help but feel inspired hearing Cassandra Slumskie speak of bringing heart to the recruitment sector, and the success that’s followed. Driven by a need to serve businesses and candidates with values and ethics, her refreshing approach has not only seen Trinity Employment thrive, but make plenty of waves in the sector.
Life of Luxury in Queenstown – The Carlin
A new high-end hotel in Queenstown is poised to be the go-to for the discerning traveller.
A New Vision in Surveying – Terravision
After 30 years of firmly establishing themselves in the Canterbury region and the South Island, one of Canterbury’s most well-known surveying companies is looking to the future.
We Teach the Future Together
When the world is in a state of constant disruption it is even more important to keep an eye on possible futures, for all businesses and communities as well as schools. Dr Cheryl Doig explains .
Dance Magic, Dance – Corey Baker
Kiwi work ethic and a love of performance has seen Corey Baker’s résumé grow from shovelling horse poo to choreographing the Commonwealth Games.
Timaru’s Young Entrepreneurs
A quiet revolution has been occurring in the South Canterbury town of Timaru. Despite Covid and the challenges of running a business, young entrepreneurs are moving into town and setting up shop.
Heroes are all Around us
Poor mental and emotional wellbeing affects the lives of many New Zealanders. Wellbeing advocate Nadine Hickman is on a mission to create positive change through her not-for-profit organisation, PEPTALK .
Kid’s Reading Corner June/July
With so many great kids’ and young adult titles out there, it helps to have a recommendation from the experts. Here are this month’s top picks from Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books .
When Wisdom is Beautiful – Rhonda Stove’s 40+ Wise Women Project
On the surface Rhonda Stove’s 40+ Wise Women Project is both a brilliantly emotive marketing campaign and a creative way to attract business, yet it is also an ode to the collective power and beauty of mature womanhood. The project is ‘a celebration of all women aged 40 and above. A chance to tell us your story, share your insights, courage and beauty.’
Make Your Walls Talk with Resene
Colour, design and texture are guaranteed to add instant visual interest and depth to your interior. We chat to Brooke Calvert, Resene Colour Consultant, about where to start.
Ditching the Birds and the Bees
Raising and supporting kids is a minefield and when it comes to talking about sex we often wonder where to begin. Claire Millichamp from Side by Side Therap y offers some advice.
Fast, Fresh, Flavour
With winter upon us, these mouth-watering keto recipes from Belinda MacDonald’s new cookbook Flavourbomb are guaranteed to warm the cockles – and become fast family faves! Happy cooking.
