Relaxed living: WovenVeranda
Popularised during the Victorian era, and dating back as early as Ancient Egypt, wicker remains an enduring choice in many modern homes. Archaeologists discovered King Tutankhamun had a ‘royal’ wicker chain in his tomb, and there is no reason you can’t experience the same appreciation for wicker furniture. Christchurch company WovenVeranda offers a […]
Talking table etiquette
Table manners are dead. Or are they? If you think about it from a new angle, many of these rules could be reminders to be present. Putting your phone away, removing distractions like your hat, and taking small bites to chew slower and enjoy your food – these put the people we are […]
Home for Christmas
Practical and pretty gifts for the home often surface under the Christmas tree. From barbecues to boats, knives to knickers, and all things great and small, Christmas is a time for giving. Here are some suggestions:
Luxury car experiences
Global vehicle leader Lotus Technology is using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to amp up the development of intelligent, luxury car experiences. Lotus will use AWS to implement its Vision80 Strategy, a plan to transform the company into a global luxury technology brand by 2028. Ongoing focus will be on luxury vehicles, with concentration […]
A fresh, new look for your kitchen: MF Turnbull
Revitalising your kitchen may be as easy as changing its colours, cabinetry, and hardware, to create a modern new look. Experts in that field are Monique and Murray Turnbull, who are celebrating 36 years of injecting new life into furniture, fittings, and homes. “Repainting your kitchen can give your home a more modern […]
Park up poolside
Relaxing by, or in, a sparkling pool is one of the joys of summer holidays. Swim if you want, however just lounging around with a book, headphones on listening to your favourite music, or dozing off, is a great way to relax. Having the pool is just the first step. Adding in comfy […]
Launching graduate careers: Zestpeople
Are you struggling to land that graduate role and losing confidence? Study and hard graft are behind you and you’re now ready to launch into the job market. Despite sending off multiple applications, you’re not getting anywhere. Sound familiar? If you’re a graduate (or support someone who is) then read on, help is […]
Get in quick: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company
Finding a Tesla Model S is rare these days, given the number of new Tesla models found in Canterbury. Along with the changing landscape of New Zealand’s aged import legislation, it means the Model S has become highly collectable. Ben Selby reports. The numbers speak for themselves for the Model S P85D. Dual […]
Home stretch for 2024: Mylend
Christmas mince tarts and decorated trees go hand-in-hand at this time of year. Just like Home Lending and Interest Rates. It’s so easy to just park anything finance related at this time of year, when in fact it is a great time to start talking about your personal finance goals for 2025. Do […]
A statement leviathan
One could never accuse Mercedes-Benz of lacking in choice when it comes to SUVs. Those wanting the pinnacle of size and luxury would naturally defer to the flagship GLS. With the exception of its opulent Maybach variant, the GLS450d and its AMG counterpart represent the zenith of Mercedes-Benz luxury for those wanting space […]
