In the journalism world the concept of a Slow News Day is often talked about. It seems in New Zealand, though, the last few weeks have accumulated to be a Slow News Month. Undoubtedly, the stories of the last year … Continue reading →

Pinterest has been grabbing headlines over the last few weeks due to its unprecedented growth and surprising level of influence. The social scrapbooking site which allows users to post or ‘pin’ images onto their virtual pin boards experienced a 429% … Continue reading →

20 January 2012 I’m not telling anyone anything new when I say that the earthquakes have shaken us to the core.  Nor when I state it’s not just had a physical affect, but also a significant emotional one. I think … Continue reading →

Inspired by the summer photo competitions in The Press, CPR decided to hold its own photo competition. We chose talented young photographer Courtney van Beek to be the judge. After some careful analysis he announced: “The photo I believe captures … Continue reading →

Greening the Rubble is a community project for Christchurch which utilises the help of volunteers to create temporary gardens and parks on demolition sites. With co operation with several sites’ owners, beautification projects are underway at the Temporary Bus Exchange … Continue reading →

We love online Christmas shopping here at CPR, or at least online browsing. Why spend your weekends wandering around in the heat and the crowds to leave town with a tea towel and a box of half price Christmas crackers? … Continue reading →

What a year. Cantabrians have certainly proven their power in 2011, and now its time to continually ensure we keep Christchurch in good form. The new website Healthy Christchurch lets you have your say on how you think this year’s … Continue reading →

As a team of born-and-bred Cantabrians, Carter Price Rennie’s staff are dedicated to Christchurch and are thoroughly excited about its future. This weekend proved a landmark for all of us; the re-opening of Cashel Mall. Just in time for summer, … Continue reading →

Not the type that bounces. Nor one that plays rugby really – just one that gets to go along and do all the cool stuff. I’m more of an Aussie than Robbie (I’m a citizen) so that might help. Aren’t … Continue reading →

An exciting brochure arrived in the mail yesterday – the New Zealand catalogue for the Frankfurt Book Fair with my last book (2010: Head Over Heels) listed among 99 other New Zealand authors, many of them literary luminaries like Bill … Continue reading →