There are not many businesses out there that have a triple bottom line. One that equally values people, profit, and communities. It’s even more unusual when I tell you it’s a business that deals with engines, blades, and motors.
Read MoreSteve Rosling is the man behind Element 17 – a company bringing character and style back to our city centre.
Read MoreWhat began as a post-quake clean-up has developed into a fierce monthly contest for staff from The George hotel in Christchurch.
Read MoreUnlikely career choices are Cate Grace’s specialty.
Read MoreThe first thing you notice about Ben is his demeanour. Kind, welcoming, 100 per cent proud of his barber shop. Ben’s been cutting hair for some time now. Having started back in his early twenties while in a flat, he used to cut his own hair and his roommates’ as well.
Read MoreŌtākaro Orchard, nestled between low rise office buildings and the Ōtākaro/Avon River, is Christchurch’s only community led anchor project.
Read MoreSapphire has been waiting a long time for the right ‘forever home’ but, at Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue there are no plans to give up on her just yet.
Read MoreNestled in the mountainous, beech- forested valley of Arthur’s Pass is the Kea Kiosk, the result of years’ worth of work by Dr. Laura Young, George Moon and Mark Brabyn, along with numerous hours of volunteer time from many people.
Read MoreBecky Hadfield, a registered animal naturopath and vet nurse, moved to Christchurch from the United Kingdom over 20 years ago, after meeting her Kiwi husband Adam.
Read MoreThere is a way of getting all the goodness out of vegetables and fruit without having to actually eat them, and a Christchurch couple has the answer.
Read MoreDanni France has lived a life and a half already. In the few short months since launching her online store The Mustard Jumper, her brand has grown from vintage homewares and clothing to a platform of transparency and positive impact.
Read MoreLearning to not be afraid is as important as learning physical skills at Christchurch’s cheerleading school, All Star Pride.
Read MoreClark Mauger is excited about what the future holds for a large old substation building in Sydenham he bought in 2017, with restoration in mind.
A new generation of vintage stores are emerging, and they’re available right in your pocket.
Read MoreMatt Akehurst has a bit of a knack for seeing beauty where it could otherwise be easily overlooked.
Read MoreConnect Chiropractic is home to a new family returning to New Zealand, and a new concept in healthcare for the Ferrymead community.
Read MoreIt is not often that one comes across two people perfectly matched for each other – so complementary of each other’s beings that they are almost one person. I found this, in the love story of John and Maria Black.
Read MoreInhabiting a sunny top corner of the Arts Centre, Tessa Peach’s store Frances Nation has recently celebrated its first birthday, marking a full year of trading quality wares by New Zealand makers.
Read MoreWhen you enter Pay it Forward, you quickly realise what the place is about. It’s a place for people.
Read MoreNot Without You is the name and the ethos for a fantastic wine, food and fashion outlet, in the city’s High Street precinct.
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