Functional design

When it comes to architectural design, lived experience counts for a lot. Emma Wallace has seen how many, many homes function. And – often – how they don’t. 

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Liam Stretch
Rotor destiny

Whether it was childhood dreams of being an astronaut or an ambition to earn her wings as an ace fighter pilot, Juliet Earle’s passion for flight never waned.

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The right place

The seeds were sown for Tessa Peach’s opening of Frances Nation when she was travelling in her twenties – fascinated by the interiors and atmosphere of small local businesses she encountered.

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For Māori, by Māori

In a ground-breaking initiative, Māori storytelling and artistic expression are now on show at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, thanks to the endeavours of two wāhine and their community. 

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It's a journey

One of New Zealand’s top car salespeople, Selena Andreassend, Christchurch MINI Sales Executive, chats with Avenues about the MINI Countryman.

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Empowering communities

Five years ago, Sachiko Shimamoto accidentally started a business selling dumplings with her brother. But when she went from selling a couple of hundred to a couple of thousand within a few weeks, there was no stopping her.

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Self-restoration

When she purchased one of the country’s oldest boutique vineyards, Dancing Water’s Kim Schofield saw it as a chance to make wine for friends. Little did she know, it would profoundly alter her life.

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15 years in her shoes

Founder of Head Over Heels Christchurch, Greta Washington, has just celebrated 15 years in business. She shares with Avenues what the last 15 years have held and some words of wisdom.

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Season's jobs

With autumn comes a change to the colours of our gardens, but it’s also the perfect time to get stuck in. Avenues chats to Chris Smith, Southern Woods’ plant centre manager. 

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A year in wool

In 2023, Davaar & Co achieved a milestone with the opening of its farm store, located in the old shearer’s quarters on the family farm.

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Everybody say yeah!

Another long-awaited musical takes to the stage for Showbiz’s 2024 season. Kinky Boots opened to an extremely enthusiastic crowd at the Isaac Theatre Royal over the weekend.

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