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Say it with us: drinks with the girls. If you’re hosting pre- or post-Cup Week drinks – or anything similar in the months to come – sip away in stunning style with these homewares goodies.
Escape the race: The Pedal Pusher
Relax. Unwind. Recharge. Break free of the daily demands and incessant hustle. Easier said than done, right? Here’s a tip: head to The Pedal Pusher Rolleston – a contemporary gastro pub grounded in the values of slowing down. Inspired by the journey on wheels or through life, this is your place to pause, […]
How smart is your kitchen?
If there’s anything artificial intelligence can help us with, it’s the kitchen during silly season. Picture this. Your husband is on a business trip and it’s time to cook yourself dinner – except you just bought a new oven and can’t set the right temperature. Hubby has access, though, from the comfort of […]
Season to celebrate: The Old Vicarage
With Christmas and the new year fast approaching, end-of-year work functions are in the planning stage, and finding the perfect place can be a challenge. Specialising in group bookings, The Old Vicarage has been hosting some of Christchurch’s finest companies’ work functions over the past 20 years. Offering a range of private rooms […]
Haircare’s triple threat: Hair Candy
From one of Christchurch’s favourite names in hair, meet Tuscany Hamel’s latest innovation: a waterless shampoo whip and conditioner range that revolutionises what you would usually find on the shelf. Tuscany Hamel and brother Blue are pioneering a New Zealand first in haircare. Most shampoos on the market contain 80 to 90% water, […]
Seaside paradise
This is Akaroa, elevated. With turquoise water home to wildlife adventures, and cuisine that feels like a culinary masterclass, Akaroa rivals the vibes of any tropical holiday. Don’t miss the opportunity this season to soak up all it has to offer. 1. Cuisine scene Waterfront dining amongst a vibrant range of options, Akaroa […]
Accessible art: Windsor Gallery
The search for the perfect piece of art ends here. Finding the ideal artwork to transform a wall or display case just got easier, thanks to Windsor Gallery’s latest exhibition, The Premier Art Collection. Bringing together more than 40 highly regarded artists, the show offers a rare chance to view some of New […]
Masterclass: Riverside Kitchen
Gifting experiences is the way to win Christmas – and the way to win hearts and minds. Perched above the hum of Riverside Market, Riverside Kitchen feels like a hidden world of its own. Light streams through the windows as guests chop, stir, and taste their way through recipes that allow them to […]
Strong looks different here: Freedom Health
Strength training is essential for women, especially in perimenopause and menopause, yet many women still don’t know where to start. You’ve heard it before: strength training is essential for women, especially as you age. Yet for many, that message can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know it’s safe? What […]
Freshly roasted in Marshland: Black and White Coffee
From opening their first café at 83 Victoria Street in 2015, to becoming one of New Zealand’s fastest growing coffee franchises, this café brand is now a favourite across the city. Black and White Marshland is just one location of the popular coffee franchise. Known for being New Zealand’s first micro-roasting franchise, Black […]
