Nourish Ōraka: Empowering community through kai
Social enterprise Nourish Ōraka is providing Shirley Primary School with over 300 lunches every day, thanks to the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.
Business industry welcomes lower card fees
New Government legislation that could save businesses up to $74 million dollars per year has been welcomed by the business industry.
April house sales highest in over a decade
Canterbury house sales reach record high in 14 years, despite numbers down on the previous month.
Local chemists call for an even playing field
The rise in big-box discount pharmacy chains such as Bargain Chemist, and Chemist Warehouse has rapidly changed the local market.
Local record stores pushing on through pandemic
Local record stores are thriving despite Covid-19 lockdowns and border closures.
Buzz Club: The local start-up modernising mead
Brewing mead to sell in cans, Buzz Club wants to show the world that native New Zealand honey can be used in a different way.
Down by the riverside, come rain or shine
Riverside Market is likely to get a covered canopy for its outdoor seating on Oxfrod Tce.
'Boutique and exclusive' health club opening
New gym to offer PRAMA training that combines music, mood lighting, videos, interactive flooring and HIIT.
Business owners praise playground
Cafe and food trucks near Margaret Mahy playground are thriving due to the number of people using the facility.
New Regent St struggles without tourists
Businesses on New Regent St have seen a drop in customers since New Zealand’s borders closed because of Covid-19.