A feast of festive indulgence: Crowne Plaza’s Market Place Restaurant
This Christmas Day, indulge in flavours like never before. Executive Chef Ritvik at Market Place Restaurant, inside the Crowne Plaza, has crafted a buffet that blends much-loved classics with exciting new offerings. The menu features sage and onion stuffed turkey, whole-baked Akaroa salmon, honey-glazed ham, and roasted Canterbury lamb, among other delights. For […]
Superb spring spots: No. 4, Beach, Fiddlesticks
As the warm weather and daylight begin to sprawl out gloriously, you’re surely on the lookout for a tasty bite and a springtime tipple or two. Try taste-testing these recommendations. No. 4 A hidden gem in the heart of Merivale. For over two decades, this fabulous bar and eatery has served hearty meals […]
4 years of happy ears: Bellbird Hearing
Late September commemorated four years of restored conversations and happier lifestyles, as one cherished Canterbury hearing clinic celebrated its birthday. Bellbird Hearing has risen to prosperous new heights in the short time since opening. The milestone is made better with nearly 200 five-star Google reviews, the most of any hearing clinic in Canterbury. […]
Restoring breast balance: The Fitting Room
Breast Cancer Awareness Month spotlights the lifestyle changes that come with mastectomy surgery and an utterly new feeling when getting dressed. Restoring that feeling of balance in the body and easing the mind with support and knowledge is The Fitting Room. From immediate post-surgery options providing soft comfort and ease, to the six-week […]
Best spring glow-cedure: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
In spring, it is time to focus on our skin which we have blasted a with heat pumps and freezing temperatures over the colder months. It is time to concentrate on having healthy, toned, and tightened luminous skin. Several variables can make a person’s face look older, such as skin texture, tone, sun-damage, […]
Sunny side of the street
It’s time to give this accessory the style kudos it deserves. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER Frames are having fun as of late, there’s no doubt. Skinny sunglass styles, or micro shades, have emerged as the hottest trend, aligning with the office siren aesthetic. Yet, cat eye styles and the elongated Balenciaga-esque frames that […]
Don’t miss Pinkalicious
Save the date on Wednesday 23 October and head along to The Canterbury Club for Pinkalicious. From the team at Inspire Me Women, Chris Korako and Margie Foster, Pinkalicious is an inspirational, fun-filled event for women to enjoy time with like-minded females, and help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation. “Come along, […]
Star-studded lineup for Christmas celebration
Award-winning singer songwriter Georgia Lines, Persian-Kiwi rapper CHAII, DJ double-act Sweet Mix Kids, and hip-hop legend Che Fu are just some of the artists performing at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park in Christchurch. They’ll be joined by the show’s ensemble cast of Ella Monnery, Lavina Williams, Vince Harder, Nyree Huyser, Dillon Rhodes, Nate […]
Reducing excess construction waste: Fraemohs Homes
In the name of waste minimisation and reducing the flow to landfills, we consider the packaging of our weekly shop, aspire to natural fabrics over synthetics, and carefully sort our recycling. Every bit we can do will help. So we need our large industries such as construction to get on board and make […]
Energy-saving windows: NH Design
New Zealanders have a love affair with aluminium window frames. It’s not surprising, as these types of windows are lightweight, have a long lifespan, and will prove an asset to any home. This is especially true when those windows have the extra benefit of being manufactured with a thermally broken technique. A thermally […]












