Blooming colour
Architecturally designed to embrace the rhythms and colours of nature, this stunning Heathcote Valley house is a finalist in the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards. Heathcote Valley House is the only Christchurch home to become a finalist in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards, which aim to “celebrate the most innovative and inspiring uses of colour […]
Destination Kaikōura
Coastal and captivating, put Kaikōura on your travel to-do list this season, taking this ABC activity guide along for the ride. A: Admire the sunrise Challenge yourself to skip the snooze button and wake up early for a sunrise date. Lace up and journey to a gorgeous lookout, the Kaikōura Lookout, or Mt Fyffe if […]
Leading with optimism
For the first time in five years, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) feel optimistic about the year ahead. Confidence has entered positive territory according to MYOB’s 2025 Business Monitor, backed by revenue improvements across a range of local industries. The proportion of SMEs predicting the economy to improve within 12 months is at its highest […]
Sustainability’s seat at the table
Nose-to-tail eating is a growing practice as society shifts towards sustainable eating. You might shudder at the thought of consuming animal liver, heart, or brains, yet offal disguises itself often – sausage skin usually derives from sheep or pig intestines, while pâté is made with liver. Aside from the uninviting impression of eating internal animal […]
Inspired, authentic, bespoke: Lucid Commercial Design
Commercial fitouts, residential, new build or renovation… starting a build project can be completely overwhelming. Design and build with a team that gets it. Lucid Commercial Design provides end-to-end design and build services for businesses and homeowners wanting to express their personality through their spaces. Established in 2003 and led by principal designer Phil Tindall, […]
3 outfits, 3 occasions
Pampered and treated… most mothers feel the love come Sunday 11 May yet Mother’s Day puts pressure on family. Where to take mum? Which gift to spoil her with? Most importantly – what to wear? We have you covered. SPA & SALON: Consider this an excuse to let your ‘off-duty model’ style shine. Depend on […]
Cashmere care: Elle + Riley
With its soft warmth and luxurious feel, cashmere is forever worn and adored. “Cashmere really does improve with age and if cared for properly, its wonderful features are enhanced,” Elle Pugh, founder of premium New Zealand cashmere brand Elle + Riley says. An expert on the textile, she shares her top tips in preserving cashmere […]
The salon come back: V for Hair
After a challenging couple of years navigating long Covid and business restructuring, V for Hair’s Vicki is deeply grateful to be back. “What I love most is helping women feel and look amazing. Clients come from all over New Zealand for appointments. It means the world to me,” she says. “Specialising in grey hair transitions […]
Unlocking weight-loss though ketosis: Kiwi Health
Can a Kiwi-made supplement get you into ketosis without strict dieting? For those looking to shed unwanted weight, the ketogenic diet, better known as the keto diet, has taken the world by storm. What is it? Basically, it’s a strict high-fat and very low carbohydrate eating plan that shifts your body’s primary fuel source from […]
Relief for residential developers
Is now the ideal time to build a home? National residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record. CoreLogic NZ’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) reports a growth rate of just 0.9% over the past year. “After several years of intense upward pressure, construction costs have now settled […]
