Racing camaraderie: Hornby Club
A sports bar with tradition and racing supporters is your home for Cup Week. I f you are looking for a sports bar where tradition lies in the racing community, Hornby Club is the place to be. With a manned TAB terminal, three TAB pods, raffles, big breakfasts and a 4x6m super screen, […]
Cup Week starts here: The Crossing
Meet The Crossing – but not as you know it. Come New Zealand Cup Week, the city’s premier shopping destination blooms with the best for your style and spirit. The sartorial brief this year? Flirty yet refined, with a contemporary edge. It’s the real deal – right down to natural floral headdresses handcrafted […]
Chic in the city: Wellington
Eat, drink, explore, and shop in our capital city – emphasis on shop. A community of culture and eclectic energy, Wellington has embraced sustainable fashion so you can embrace the thrill of shopping second-hand. In between dining alfresco and adoring your accommodation, shop the pre-loved collections of the city’s chicest residents at these […]
ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams: The Banksy effect
As New Zealand’s street art capital, Christchurch is the right and proper place to host The Art of Banksy exhibition. Christchurch is New Zealand’s coolest city, and its vibrant street art scene transforms every stroll into an open-air gallery. Summer is the perfect time to explore, with blue skies and bold murals around […]
Is your mattress making you hotter? Dreamwool Beds
Rest easier this summer with breathable, all-natural comfort. Moving into spring and summer means finding ways to stay cool, no matter the weather outside. One of the best ways to do this is by choosing a mattress made with high-quality natural materials, says director of Dreamwool Beds David Henderson. “It’s easy to blame […]
Mood-boosting spring/summer style: Mikko Shoes
Long, sweeping days and balmy, defined evenings – celebrate the warmer season with the latest in spring/summer style. Direct from Europe, Mikko Shoes’ spring/summer 2025 range introduces a reflective season that balances playful optimism and wistful sophistication. The collection embraces energising colour and tactile texture, with a fresh take on iconic shapes. The […]
Explore the Garden City: Christchurch Attractions
When the city comes alive and events pull you in every direction, trust one mode of transport to get you there on time – without the parking nightmare. With 18 stops covering the city’s hot spots and busiest venues, the tram and its ‘hop on, hop off’ service is a saviour. Stop 4 […]
Your grey tranformation: V for hair
Master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee and her team are renowned nationwide as specialists in silver and grey hair transformations. “Transitioning to grey is no longer about ‘letting yourself go’, it’s about embracing style, individuality, and confidence at every stage of life,” Vicki says. “Grey doesn’t need to be flat or ageing – with the […]
Celebrate Cup Week: Addington Raceway
Christchurch, our favourite time of the year is almost here. Turn your emails off and your energy on for the best week on the Canterbury calendar. Addington Raceway IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day draws thousands to witness Australasia’s greatest harness race. As the jewel in the crown of Addington Cup Week, expect […]
Dessert nachos recipe
This is ‘nacho’ your average dessert. Plot twist! Nachos can be pudding. Drawing inspiration from traditional Mexican treats like buñuelos, Chef Carlos Rodriguez from Christchurch’s Xolo taqueria has created this Proper Dessert Nachos recipe, that transforms sweet cinnamon tortilla chips into a show-stopping finale. Try Proper Dessert Nachos at Xolo inThe Welder on […]
