Joyeux noël: French Blue
Nothing says chic gifting quite like an elegant collection of locally available beautiful and unique Christmas items. Each individual piece at homeware and gift store French Blue has a ‘Je ne sais quoi’ quality. Carefully curated under the expert eye of owner Catherine Matthews, vintage grain sack and linen cushions, exquisite European jewellery, […]
The sparkle of festive season: Isaac Theatre Royal
As Gloucester Street glows with festive lights, it homes one historic, storied stage which becomes a vibrant canvas for music, dance, and storytelling that captures the warmth and wonder of Christmas. The Isaac Theatre Royal welcomes audiences into a season of live performance and holiday enchantment. It all begins with TINA – The […]
The perfect present
Welcome to your foolproof Christmas gift guide – these under $100 finds will fill the gaps from secret santas to stocking stuffers.
Christmas twinkle: Coco Gifts
We all know it’s better to give than receive. Easier said than done, because where do you find the perfect gift? Glance inside Coco Gifts’ Christmas window. In Liz Bloomfield’s gorgeous store, there is a trove of stunning gifts for special people who will think you are extremely clever for finding something so […]
Peppy performer
I’ve always struggled to get excited about the SUV-come-Coupe segment. This all changed lately when I sampled the brand new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, writes Ben Selby. Enter an elegant refresh – essentially a streamlined and sportier version of the GLE SUV – the coupe’s flowing rear section and slippery looking accents are the […]
Power Up: VP Batteries
Don’t let a flat battery slow you down. Nothing derails your day, or holiday road trip, faster than discovering a flat battery. Whether it’s in your car, motorhome, motorcycle, tractor or boat, finding a replacement is frustrating enough, but fitting it and disposing of the old one adds another layer of hassle. That’s […]
Weighing up options
You’ve probably heard the gut hormone GLP-1 control the trending Ozempic conversation – but what really is it, and why is everyone talking about it? GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone which helps to stabilise blood sugar levels, support healthy appetite by sending signals of fullness to your brain, and slows digestion so […]
Beautiful and breathable: Only from Italy
Don’t miss the chance to secure these timeless, nature-inspired designs before they’re gone. Our final shipment for 2025 has just arrived,” says Simone, manager of Christchurch boutique OFI. “Our most-loved exclusive English Botanical Floral cotton poplin range, and our most popular Giovanni shirt is back in gorgeous summer hues including tangerine, fuchsia, and […]
Your guide to what’s on in the West Coast
26 & 28 DECEMBER: WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB CHRISTMAS MEETING Gather all your family and friends to watch some horse racing. With ten different trotting and pace races each day, there will be plenty of high-speed equines to admire. 30 DECEMBER: REEFTON TROTS Get ready for Reefton’s largest annual race event. Pack a picnic […]
5 great foods for gut health
From the moment we’re born, our gut microbiome’s role in the body begins. There’s still much to learn about the trillions of micro-organisms – bacteria, viruses and fungi – that exist in our gastrointestinal tract, but the science has already revealed some fascinating associations between them and the healthy functioning of just about […]
