A Wellington icon, leading attraction and symbol of the city’s proud history of film, the Roxy Cinema can be found right in the heart of New Zealand’s filmmaking capital as well as in the hearts of its locals. But it is not just a cinema, says Roxy event and marketing manager Carole Tredrea, […]
Rutherford Hotel Nelson’s newest conference facility has helped turn Nelson from a good conference destination into a great one. During the 18 months the 700-seat capacity Maitai Room has been open, it has hosted some high profile national conferences and helped put Nelson on the conference circuit map. Rutherford Hotel Nelson has, in total, six conference […]
Six By One, a series of six concerts showcasing all of Tchaikovsky’s symphonies and featuring top New Zealand pianist Michael Houston, is set to be Orchestra Wellington’s biggest season yet, says musical director Marc Taddei. “These symphonies are one of the monuments of the 19th century and it’s extremely rare to hear them all done […]
Having a baby is a challenging journey, and for some people this begins even before conception, when dealing with fertility concerns. At Fertility Associates, New Zealand’s leading provider of fertility diagnosis and treatment, a team of experts addresses all aspects of fertility, treating your individual needs and supporting you holistically on the path to achieving […]
The last decade has seen a plethora of group housing firms rise up, with kit-set designs reflected in the landscape of new property developments. But for one local entrepreneur, the magic of creating a unique concept for a site and seeing it through is very much alive and well. James Mackie of Mackit is a bit […]
When Donna Williams met expert helicopter pilot Dennis Young she was scared of heights. Thinking this disparity meant their relationship might never get off the ground, literally or otherwise, she confronted her vertigo and flew with him. “Before that flight I wouldn’t have even got up on a garage roof,” she says. It obviously did the […]
Located at 85 The Terrace, Sadal & Co is a hair salon that offers so much more. The brainchild of director Kylie Gibbons, a friendly blonde-haired woman with a decade of experience in the hairdressing industry, Sadal & Co is a fun space where comfort, quality and community intersect splendidly. “We want it to be […]
“When I was finishing up being a mature student at university, I was doing my professional practice paper, and my mentor said to me, ‘Hey, you should go out and sell what you do’,” reflects the friendly and engaging Lisa Martin, managing director of Wellington based mobile finance and accounts administration service GoFi8ure. “I’m thinking, […]
“There are very few live musical experiences like a full orchestra,” says Adán E. Tijerina, general manager of Orchestra Wellington, the longest-running city-based orchestra in New Zealand. Sitting across from me at a soda bar near Cuba Street, Tijerina speaks passionately about the power of orchestral arrangements, and the relationship between classical and popular music. […]
This Wellington institution’s 50-year history, location and diverse clientele situate it in the heart of Cuba Street. The Matterhorn was first opened in 1963 by two Swiss brothers making fondue, stroganoff and pastries served by waitresses in Swiss maid outfits: the trademark long corridor ended in the narrow café and counter area. It was […]
