Cityscape Christmas 2019
Bring on the party, Cityscapers! Addington Cup Week kicks off the season we love to love, and we are sooo ready. We bring you all the deets on the biggest week in Christchurch’s social calendar. Important information like what the judges are looking for in The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Competition and stuff about the racing as well, like pointers on how to pick a winner. And thanks to Callam Mitchell and his team at Team Event, Addington Cup Week is just the start of party season. We talk to the promoter putting the icing on Christchurch’s cake this summer. Ladi6 is just one of the fantastic artists he is bringing to town, and we check in with her as well (that’s her gorgeous self on the cover). The days are counting down to Christmas and with that comes the fun and the challenge of finding the perfect gift for all those on your ‘Nice’ list. We live to serve here at Cityscape, and so we have served up a curated Christmas gift guide brimming with ideas fresh and failsafe. Nailing that pressy list is the best reason possible for heading to the central city and exploring its retail hotspots, followed by a drink and some nibbles, of course. We shine our spotlight on what’s new in the inner city, from retail meccas to the hottest hospo hangouts. And if 2020 is looking like the year to put a ring on it, check out our feature on the amazingly creative community of jewellers we have in this city. As always, we also bring you what’s hot in cuisine, events, home and couture. Bring on the party, Cityscapers! Addington Cup Week kicks off the season we love to love, and we are sooo ready. We bring you all the deets on the biggest week in Christchurch’s social calendar. Important information like what the judges are looking for in The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Competition and stuff about the racing as well, like pointers on how to pick a winner. And thanks to Callam Mitchell and his team at Team Event, Addington Cup Week is just the start of party season. We talk to the promoter putting the icing on Christchurch’s cake this summer. Ladi6 is just one of the fantastic artists he is bringing to town, and we check in with her as well (that’s her gorgeous self on the cover). The days are counting down to Christmas and with that comes the fun and the challenge of finding the perfect gift for all those on your ‘Nice’ list. We live to serve here at Cityscape, and so we have served up a curated Christmas gift guide brimming with ideas fresh and failsafe. Nailing that pressy list is the best reason possible for heading to the central city and exploring its retail hotspots, followed by a drink and some nibbles, of course. We shine our spotlight on what’s new in the inner city, from retail meccas to the hottest hospo hangouts. And if 2020 is looking like the year to put a ring on it, check out our feature on the amazingly creative community of jewellers we have in this city. As always, we also bring you what’s hot in cuisine, events, home and couture.
HOME & LIFESTYLEFirst stepsAs well as its plush One Central development inthe inner city, Fletcher Living is developing350 Colombo, on the site of the old SydenhamSchool. These entry-level one- and two-bedroomhomes are ideal for the first-home buyer looking toget started on the property ladder, and are alsoideal as a long-term investment property. Earlydevelopment of the site tended to be around theinterior courtyard but there’s a lot more to see nowthat the Colombo Street frontage is taking shape.This modern three-level building with retail space atstreet level and 15 architecturally designed,two-level, two-bedroom residences above willcomplete the transformation of this increasinglydesirable part of the city fringe. The area has morethan its fair share of hospo, entertainment and retailopportunities, with The Colombo, cinema AcademyGold, and a host of eateries including Belgian BeerCafé Torenhof, Hello Sunday, The Fermentist and5th Street within easy walking distance.fletcherliving.co.nzCLASSIC REBORNDRIVE THE LEGENDThree MINI Coopersracing through Turin’sstreets, laneways andculverts, even downstairs, in the 1969 movieThe Italian Job is one ofcinema’s most iconiccar chases.The original high-performanceMINI received its name, its rawpower and its limpet-like handlingcourtesy of motorsport pioneerJohn Cooper. In a salute to thelegend himself, MINI released theJohn Cooper Works 3-Door Hatchand has now expanded the rangeto include Clubman andCountryman (pictured). Thesefire-breathers, the brand’s mostpowerful model ever approved forpublic roads, can go from 0 to 100kph in about 5 seconds, all thewhile sounding fantastic due to thesport exhaust. ALL4 all-wheel driveis standard for both cars and makesfor amazing traction, agility anddriving stability. The system wascomprehensively redeveloped forthe new edition of both models.There’s a whole lot more flashtechnology helping things along,so book in a test drive and find outfor yourself what the fuss is about.christchurchminigarage.co.nz54 CITYSCAPE.CO.NZ Christmas 19
HOTMARY TURNBULLPROPERTYFirst-home buyers areout in force. Here’s sometips to help you get aheadof the crowd.You need to be ready to act when you see aproperty that ticks the boxes for you.Low interest rates and thetraditional spring surge inlistings have brought a floodof first-home buyers to theChristchurch real estate market,meaning while there is plenty ofchoice, competition for suitableproperties is running hot.Kicking things along is Kiwisaver.Those who have been a member ofa fund for three or more years canwithdraw some of their savings toput towards buying their firsthome. They may also be eligible fora HomeStart grant of between$3,000 and $10,000.If you are looking to get your firststep on the property ladder, youneed to be ready to act when yousee a property that ticks the boxesfor you. Here’s some strategies toget yourself sorted.Confirm your finance First thingsfirst, how much money do you haveto spend? Until you have an answeron that, you can really only look.Talk to your bank or broker, checkyour eligibility for a HomeStartgrant, and line up your lawyer.Research the market Get alongto some open days in the areas youare looking to buy in, and makecontact with your preferred realestate agent. Research andprofessional advice will give you agood idea of what you will likelyhave to spend to get what youwant, and a dose of reality maycome in there. That’s OK, justremember it’s your first home, notnecessarily your forever home.Understand the process Themain ways to buy a house in NewZealand are by auction and bynegotiation or fixed price. It’s theseller who gets to decide on thesale process so be aware of therules and regulations around eachof them. One thing to watch – ifyou decide to bid at an auction,and many including first-homebuyers do, your offer will beunconditional.So, that’s my quick snapshot. Ifyou are looking to make a propertydecision, I’m a phone call away.maryturnbull.harcourts.co.nz55 CITYSCAPE.CO.NZ Christmas 19
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HOT
MARY TURNBULL
PROPERTY
First-home buyers are
out in force. Here’s some
tips to help you get ahead
of the crowd.
You need to be ready to act when you see a
property that ticks the boxes for you.
L
ow interest rates and the
traditional spring surge in
listings have brought a flood
of first-home buyers to the
Christchurch real estate market,
meaning while there is plenty of
choice, competition for suitable
properties is running hot.
Kicking things along is Kiwisaver.
Those who have been a member of
a fund for three or more years can
withdraw some of their savings to
put towards buying their first
home. They may also be eligible for
a HomeStart grant of between
$3,000 and $10,000.
If you are looking to get your first
step on the property ladder, you
need to be ready to act when you
see a property that ticks the boxes
for you. Here’s some strategies to
get yourself sorted.
Confirm your finance First things
first, how much money do you have
to spend? Until you have an answer
on that, you can really only look.
Talk to your bank or broker, check
your eligibility for a HomeStart
grant, and line up your lawyer.
Research the market Get along
to some open days in the areas you
are looking to buy in, and make
contact with your preferred real
estate agent. Research and
professional advice will give you a
good idea of what you will likely
have to spend to get what you
want, and a dose of reality may
come in there. That’s OK, just
remember it’s your first home, not
necessarily your forever home.
Understand the process The
main ways to buy a house in New
Zealand are by auction and by
negotiation or fixed price. It’s the
seller who gets to decide on the
sale process so be aware of the
rules and regulations around each
of them. One thing to watch – if
you decide to bid at an auction,
and many including first-home
buyers do, your offer will be
unconditional.
So, that’s my quick snapshot. If
you are looking to make a property
decision, I’m a phone call away.
maryturnbull.harcourts.co.nz
55 CITYSCAPE.CO.NZ Christmas 19
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