Refresh your skin: KM Surgical
Lines, wrinkles, sun damage? The colder months are an ideal time to combat the signs of aging. Less sun and UV rays during autumn and winter mean it is an excellent time to care for your skin. One option is Alma Hybrid™ Laser treatment, a safe, minimally invasive, laser process which produces natural-looking […]
Wide-awake surgery: Dudley Creek Health
The world of surgery has experienced a paradigm shift with the wide-awake surgery procedure called ‘WALANT’ (Wide Awake Local Anaesthetic No Tourniquet). Since the Covid pandemic, wide-awake surgery has become increasingly popular across the world. For this procedure, local anaesthetic and adrenaline are administered to patients undergoing surgery without the requirement of conventional […]
Cakes with a twist: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants
Wedding cake fashion is returning to its elegant roots. Wilder bohemian trends have been tamed into something more classic. They’re now simpler with many in plain white,” says Kate Podmore from Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants. Flowers, fondant, and buttercream are sumptuous in soft summery colours like yellows, and peach, in trend with […]
Indulgent winter arrivals: Mikko Shoes
The colder season is bringing with it some wonderful new footwear. One local brand that has kept feet looking fabulous for years is relishing these arrivals. Regular readers will know about the family-owned footwear company that is Mikko Shoes. Founded by Michaela Longstaff, the stylish European shoe haven for women has now been […]
Join the lifestyle move: Armstrongs Christchurch
The benefits of going hybrid for your daily transport these days couldn’t be more obvious. Ben Selby reports. Having a petrol engine working in harmony with a battery pack only significantly lessens the trips you make to the pump, and also leaves a much smaller carbon footprint with each drive. Plus, conventional hybrids […]
Reach for zinc
Zinc may not immediately grab the gut health spotlight, yet this essential mineral plays a critical role in gut integrity and an endless array of processes that allow our digestive systems to do their vital work. That’s the advice from leading Australasian nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver. “Imagine your digestive system as a […]
Acing the accessories
With much more to prepare for than just a dress or tuxedo, the accessories make up the small yet incredibly important extras to pull together a dream wedding. Make a Pinterest or mood board to save options and inspiration when you find it. Jewellery Like the gems adorning Caitlin Crisp’s ears, many brides […]
Mesh it up: Zebrano
The word is out, and that word is “mesh”. This lightweight, versatile and trans-seasonal fabric takes you from the office to coffee with the girls, out for lunch, and on into the night. It is the ultimate layering fabric. Zebrano, stockists of over 50 New Zealand, Australian, and international designer labels, carefully curated […]
Property council tees off
A game of golf is often an opportunity to combine business and recreation, and that’s exactly what the Property Council New Zealand did recently, teeing off in Christchurch. Chief executive of Property Council New Zealand, Leonie Freeman says the Christchurch Golf Day is always a popular event. “This year was no exception, with […]
Honeymoon Hanmer style: Fashionworks
Hanmer Springs is an idyllic honeymoon retreat for lovers who enjoy long walks, shopping,dining, and relaxing in fresh country air. A picturesque village at any time of the year, in autumn, it becomes the most romantic haven for couples wanting precious time out together. Leave space in the suitcases because after a visit […]
