Dress it up
CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Who doesn’t enjoy a night out, a chance to dress up, and shine? From feminine, floaty dresses, to slinky lounging pants, colour, pattern, and texture are all part of the evening parade, depending on personal taste and style. Dress them up with heels, lippy and bling, or for a […]
50 years of luxury: Dreamwool Beds
This year marks half a century of hand-crafted comfort and a luxurious night’s sleep every time. Dreamwool Beds, the family-owned business, celebrates 50 years. Owner and director David Henderson reflects on their journey so far. “We started with a range of baby chairs, prams, and kapok mattresses,” he says. “In 1978, my father, […]
Upstyle your space with framed imagery
In today’s digital age, the essence of printing and displaying images in our homes holds high value, writes Metropol’s Zoe Fenton. Not only do framed images add style to your home, they are also a continual reminder of memories. Framed photos, artworks, and momentos can transform a space. The style, placement, and tone […]
Let us eat lettuce
Breaking out the iconic Kiwi chips and onion dip may still be okay for a backyard barbecue, however like Oliver Twist, many people want more. Not more chips and dip, more options in this instance, and there are plenty to choose from. You can start with your friendly neighbourhood caterer, have guests bring […]
The future of health: Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct Chair Peter Townsend
Recently Te Papa Hauora, the Health Precinct, supported the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) in the delivery of its annual ‘Future of Health’ Disrupt Challenge. The Challenge involved over 50 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, from a range of local tertiary institutions volunteering to spend an intense weekend exploring solutions to […]
Guiding you in uncertain times: Ray White Rangiora
Homebuyers and sellers are understandably concerned by some very real issues: higher interest rates, the rising cost of living, and falling property prices. The team at Ray White Rangiora is there to help navigate through tricky times and uncertain markets. “Our job is to provide buyers and sellers with all the information they […]
Memories you can taste: Wooden Spoon Biscuits
Weddings are about creating memories to savour for years into the future. Strong memories are linked to exciting, different and unique experiences and those can often involve the food served at a wedding reception. The team at Wooden Spoon Biscuits understand this all too well. They have had the innovative flair to create […]
Wedding cakes that wow: Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants
On your big day, you want to avoid worrying about the details. Leave the catering, and most importantly the wedding cake, to the professionals. At Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants, mother-daughter duo Kate and Sally create cakes and catering to impress. From wedding cakes and platters to grazing tables and canapes, they have […]
The day of your dreams: Amuri Estate
The Hanmer Springs area with its spectacular mountain views and panoramic landscapes – what an unrivalled setting for a wedding day. Just 10 minutes out of the village is the glorious Amuri Estate with vistas across historic farm stations and of the braided Waiau River meandering its way below the Southern Alps. This […]
Editor’s Note: Appreciate the who, not the where
Welcome to another enthralling wedding issue, and my second in nine months as deputy editor. It’s even more opportunity to discover the people behind our local wedding industry, one that seems to grow each season. Thanks to our wonderful community, you will find so many beautiful visuals from weddings, near and far. Our […]
