Mr Hospitality: Q&A Peter Morrison
Peter Morrison has spent his professional career in the hospitality industry and his credentials and prestigious awards support his ‘guru’ status. We caught up with Peter at The Classic Villa about his hospitality journey and how we can support the industry year-round. Your credentials and awards are of the highest nature in your […]
Destination Recharge!
Hanmer Springs, only a 90 minute drive from the city, has the reputation for being a sports destination and all that encompasses, from cycling, tramping and off roading, to boating, fishing, bird watching and hunting. The less known secret is that Hanmer Springs is the perfect destination for a day trip or longer, […]
Hitting the Hotspots
From tantalising tapas to swanky sit-downs, Christchurch has all the ingredients you need for a good night – or day – out, as the beacon of the burgeoning central city continues to shine. Jenafor Rollins checks out two of the new kids on the culinary block. TASTE OF MEXICO The smells of Mexico […]
Ashburton’s Blooming Beauty
A garden blooming with flowers and trees, shrubs, and an array of colourful foliage creates a serene, embracing atmosphere endearing to the heart. As you head out south of Christchurch, along State Highway One and into Ashburton, you will find just that. As you enter the town, turn right at the entrance and […]
A Circus Act
Acrobatic skills which took your breath away were the opening act of this year’s Bread and Circus festival. The talented and highly skilled Limbo performers were front and centre with the shock factor of this extreme entertainment, leaving crowds wondering how the human body could contort, stretch and bend into such positions. Their […]
Genealogy: a global pastime
All families share stories and life experiences about their members. As the generations evolve, having those stories documented provides a history in time about those people and their adventures. As the years progress, sometimes we meet these people, but many times we don’t and that is where the value of documenting stories […]
Swim Fit
Splish splash, a swimming pool is like a large bathtub. A little cooler than the home bath, the expansive space allows for exercise time, play time and leisure time. The beauty and value of swimming have once again been brought forward in the headlines with Michael Phelps and his record winning performance at the last […]
Customer Obligations
You have made the decision to build or remodel your home and, while we’re all generally well aware of the fact that there are obligations on the part of the contractor, it turns out there are actually obligations on the part of the customer, also. Jenafor Rollins looks at how to have a […]
Interior Design Style Choices
Which choice is your pick? 1. MODERN Modern is a broad design term that typically refers to a home with clean, crisp lines and a simple colour palette that uses materials such as metal, glass or steel. Modern designs use simplicity with their furnishing and accessory statements. Sleek is generally associated with […]
