Let nature speak this Christmas: Tholsie & Co.
Invite a wilder, more elegant festive season layered with nature’s beauty, rich in texture and styled with quiet elegance. Let nature speak, softly transforming your home with its quiet magic. Let your festivities feel effortless, elegant, and beautifully wild,” says Melanie Collins of florist Tholsie & Co. The refined floral boutique within The […]
All for one, one for all
As the old adage goes, charity begins at home. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference this Christmas, support the meaningful mahi of hard-working charities in Christchurch and beyond. The Christmas Joy Store The Kindness Collective runs the Christmas Joy Store annually, taking donations from individuals and organisations to provide […]
Love your louvre: Louvre Solutions
Imagine having the luxury of continuing your outdoor summer soirées even after the sun goes down. Canterbury-based Louvre Solutions are experts in extending your indoor outdoor flow so you can extend your gatherings long into the evening. Whether entertaining, relaxing, or simply expanding your indoor area, the team can create a custom space […]
Tip top toes: Footprints Podiatry
Fungal toenail infections? Verrucae? Make them a thing of the past with laser technology that lets you step into summer with confidence. If the thought of baring your feet this summer makes you hesitate, help is at hand. Senior podiatrist Howard Nicholas from Footprints Podiatry recommends taking early action if possible. “The trick […]
Love is in the air: Sophie Divett Jewellery
Handmade and personalised ceremonial rings are a meaningful way to seal your lifelong commitment. Ceremonial jewellery will immortalise your wedding day, and Sophie Divett Jewellery has the perfect range of unique and handcrafted bands available to view and design from the Christchurch workroom. Reflecting natural beauty, Sophie Divett’s ceremonial collections are inspired by […]
Dog-gone it
New rules for people with dogs across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are now in force. On 3 November, new rules about managing dogs in public spaces came into effect, following the Christchurch City Council’s public consultation over its dog bylaw and policy across 2024 and 2025. The Council’s animal management manager Lionel Bridger […]
Age-old problem: Israel Cooper
Despite looking efficient on paper, New Zealand’s retirement housing is failing communities and seniors. My grandmother is 86. She wants to live near her 30 grandchildren, her church, her doctor, and the familiar streets she has walked for decades. Yet finding an affordable, accessible home outside a retirement village proves nearly impossible. New […]
Salon supremacy: Savvy hair
South Island’s top hairdresser Sarah McGuigan and her team received 16 finalist nominations across four categories at November’s New Zealand Hair Awards. For her 2025 collection, Sarah placed second in the editorial colour concept category – a reflection of her expertise in colour work. She secured a fourth placing for both editorial cover […]
Soak up the season: The Rusty Acre
Summer’s approaching. How are you spending it? Just 25 minutes north of Christchurch by car, you’ll find The Rusty Acre – a hidden gem where creativity and nature come together. This enchanting gift store is set within an art sculpture garden that comes alive in summer. With more than 80 handmade sculptures scattered […]
Garage door maintenance hacks: Garador Christchurch
Your garage door works harder than almost any other part of your home – opening and closing day after day, year after year. Yet it’s easily overlooked until it refuses to budge. Aaron Harvey of Garador Christchurch says regular maintenance is the key to avoiding costly repairs. “A well-maintained garage door should last […]
