Layer the look: Made in the Shade
It’s the time of year for transitional dressing, and if Christchurch weather is anything to go by, you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Ali Donn is welcoming everything from autumnal dresses to winter knitwear in every colour at Made in the Shade. From boxes of new season Vassalli […]
5 top tips for menopausal skin: 360 Skin Studio
Hormonal changes bring new skin challenges, but help is at hand. If you’re a woman who is entering, or well into, the menopausal years, you may have noticed changes to your skin’s texture, pigmentation and sensitivity. Founder of 360 Skin Studio and advanced skin therapist, Carol Geal, says that declining oestrogen and progesterone […]
Denim destination: curated by Nina Tucker
From stage to street, denim endures. Reinterpreted a million times over in different styles and washes, denim is something you can wear every day, every way. For me, the baggier the jean the more I’ll love them (can’t say I’m not nervous about the skinny jean comeback). I can always count on a […]
Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden – 13th annual autumn exhibition
Spend an hour or more among more than 150 sculptures, nestled within one hectare of native bush. WHAT: A family-friendly outdoor event showcasing artworks for sale by some of New Zealand’s favourite sculptors and a stunning permanent collection of sculptures. Artists work in a variety of media, including local stone, steel, bronze, glass, […]
Style between seasons: APT Collections
Opulent romance leads the way this season with luxe layers, bohemian-inspired textures, and a return to confident power suiting. Playful patterns and rich, saturated colours add vibrancy, creating a winter wardrobe that feels intentional, expressive, and effortlessly refined. Find all at Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre. Go to the website at […]
A day in Darfield
From iconic bakery pies and duck-feeding picnics to forest wanders and a relaxed wine-fuelled dinner, here’s how to spend a perfectly paced day enjoying Darfield’s small town charm. This easy itinerary showcases the best bites, sights and local delights on offer. 9am: Hit up Darfield Bakery for morning tea Founded in 1972 by […]
Built to thrill
The Mercedes G-Wagen is up there with some of motoring’s all-time greats. Its distinctive angular silhouette and ability to look and feel at home both in the rugged and urban jungle results in a car which just about everyone recognises, car fanatic or not. While the ultimate expression of the G-wagen is the […]
The art of outdoor warmth: Johnson & Couzins
As autumn settles across New Zealand, outdoor living doesn’t end – it evolves. Autumn weather is beautifully unpredictable. As the light softens, evenings draw closer, and our homes become places of deeper comfort and connection. For those who value beautifully designed spaces, this is the season to refine how we live outside. At […]
Potato crisps
Crunchy to the bite and smothered in salt, are potato chips the most snackable thing around? You tell us – try these easy air fryer chips. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2 • 2 large Agria potatoes • 1 sweet potato • 1 Tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil • Salt, to taste METHOD Carefully cut […]
Sustainable style: Fraemohs Homes
One New Zealand building company cuts through the currents, driving progress in sustainable building. Fraemohs Homes’ craft has always been ahead of the times. For 58 years, the team has designed and championed timber homes that are naturally warm and healthy, carbon negative, good for the economy, and able to easily handle extreme […]
