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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Future-proof your home with a retro fit: Harakeke Consultants
Renovate and retro-fit, move, or bulldoze and start again? Those are the tough decisions many home owners face as they look to future-proof their homes. Both retro-fitting and future-proofing buildings are about improving their performance. Achieving optimum performance starts with energy modelling, looking at and understanding what an existing building has, what it […]
Affordable wedding catering: Halswell Bakery
When planning your big day, you don’t need a large catering budget if you head to Halswell Bakery. The experienced family-owned bakery has settled into its new premises at Shop 7, in the old Westpac Bank on Halswell Road, and from there can take care of all your catering needs. From simple, rustic […]
Talk to us about your mortgage: Tony Mounce Mortgages
Whether you’re a first-home buyer, a seasoned investor, a growing family in need of more space, or someone looking to downsize, the property market is in constant flux. Each type of buyer faces unique challenges and opportunities, especially in today’s ever-changing landscape. In such an unpredictable and changing market, it’s essential to seek expert […]
A fusion of passion: Crazy Horse Hammersley
In life, passion is key, whether in establishing a restaurant that soars in popularity in mere months, or in crafting a delicious Thai fusion menu that brings families together. That kind of passion is evident everywhere at Crazy Horse Hammersley. “Where diners become friends,” owners Jummi and Jules say, who also own the […]












