Twilight in the Vines: CharRees Vineyard

Good things have always been said to come in small packages and when it comes to certain things in life, it’s all about quality over quantity.     CharRees meets both these briefs in a small family owned boutique vineyard just off State Highway One on southern edge of Ashburton, just south of Tinwald. It’s […]

Winter’s Hottest Ashburton Events

As winter begins to make its chilly presence felt, there’s still plenty of fun activities to keep the whole family busy, active and entertained in Ashburton over the next few months. Here’s our list of top events coming up to get you through those colder days and nights.     1. Room on the Broom […]

Winter shoe style: Style Footwear Ashburton

From slippers to snow boots, the shelves are groaning with gorgeous footwear at Style Footwear Ashburton. The team – Melissa, Brian and Trudy – are thrilled with the winter range and hope customers will be too.     Strong again this season is ankle boots – there are a few long boots in the range […]

A Run With Heart

Ashburton’s Lake Hood is the picturesque location for a run with heart – both figuratively and literally.       One of several events across New Zealand supporting the Heart Foundation, the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Sunday 12 May 2019! Heart disease is New Zealand’s single biggest killer, claiming […]

Lake Hood development

Living the dream: Lake Hood Project

As the growth of mid-Canterbury’s picturesque Lake Hood development continues, the latest extensions will see a further 39 premium lakeside sections added. Eventually, Lake Hood will double its current size, covering 160 hectares.     Offering affordable lakeside living, minutes from Ashburton, residents are ‘living the dream’ in a close community with the lake right […]

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café

An oasis of treats: Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café is an oasis of treats for the tummy, home and garden. Providing the perfect stop for lunch and a stretch of the legs en route to and from Christchurch, it’s even better for a day out.     One of Ashburton’s ‘in the know’ pleasures, Lushingtons is the ideal spot […]