The gift of growing
Last-minute presents, or the ‘thank you’ gift you need for the hosts of your holiday escape, find the solution in the form of a plant. Gifting a plant is more than it seems, symbolising growth and life. A timeless tangible offering that dates back centuries, it is still a welcome gift in the […]
Kiss me
Lip gloss is the handiest weapon in your beauty arsenal, for dewy, no-makeup days. Like the noughties, lip gloss is again all the rage – but the product formulas look vastly different. It could be argued that Hailey Baldwin Bieber’s Rhode Peptide Lip Treatments are to thank for the revolution. Becoming such a […]
Indulging intuitively
Mindful and intuitive eating is an increasingly popular way of life in New Zealand. Taking time to enjoy your meals and listening to your body’s hunger cues is as essential as it is topical. At a time when binge and undereating statistics in New Zealand are growing, having a healthy relationship with food […]
Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele: A regenerated city
In just under three years since opening, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has become a shining example of the successful regeneration of our city. Hosting a diverse range of national and international conventions, exhibitions, banquets, meetings, and live entertainment, Te Pae is helping to firmly establish Christchurch as a unique destination for global […]
Enjoyable pet travel
In holiday season here, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures and beach days for Kiwi families, and their furry friends. Taking the dog, or sometimes the cat, on holiday is part of the Kiwi psyche, bringing with it certain necessities to make trips enjoyable for humans and animals. Specific items are essential for […]
Shoe of the season
Seen on the steppers of Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence and Sofia Richie, an it-shoe of the season has arrived on our shores. Ballet flats and Mary Janes have been a defining shoe this season, diversifying into this toe-baring offering. Whether you like the mesh/fishnet look or not, it is certainly a breathable summer […]
Stand up straight! Connect Chiropractic
Whenever posture comes up in conversation, the immediate response is often, “Oh, I have the worst posture.” It’s usually said with a mix of guilt and resignation, as though having poor posture is entirely a personal failing. The truth is that the way most of us live today makes maintaining good posture incredibly […]
5-star realty excellence: Raine & Horne
Putting clients’ interests first, even before their own, has produced consistent five-star reviews for one Canterbury real estate duo. Natarsha Crawford and Susan Mullink (pictured) are the team behind Raine & Horne Northwood (formerly Mike Pero Northwood). The dynamic pair bought the franchise in January this year, continuing when it was acquired by, […]
Realty contrast in 2024
Despite a challenging year for New Zealand’s property market, moments of resilience and divergence emerged, with multi-million-dollar prestige sales, double-digit gains and declines, and properties selling in as little as seven days. The annual CoreLogic NZ Best of the Best 2024 report highlights the country’s top property sales, highest and lowest growth suburbs […]
Why a brewery tour? Wigram Brewing Co
Without stating the obvious, brewery tours are exciting, educational and fun. Getting down to the business end of what’s in your pint of beer is fascinating for both beer and non-beer drinkers alike. Brewery tours help educate and appreciate the science underlying the brewing process and the many complexities involved in perfecting beer […]
