Living with purpose: Inspire Me Women by Chris Korako
There are times in life when we’re invited, sometimes gently, sometimes forcefully, to ask: ‘What is my purpose now?’ For me, that question came after years of transformation. In my teens and twenties, I was a confident young woman thriving in corporate sales. By 28, I was a sales manager at a global […]
Award-winning Canterbury bathrooms
Bathrooms are getting dark, moody and mysterious if these three award-winning Canterbury interiors are anything to go by. Three Canterbury bathroom designers were celebrated this month at the gala ceremony of the prestigious NKBA Excellence in Design Awards in Auckland on 5 September. A big winner was Michelle Lamb of Michelle Lamb Interior […]
Plant now, pick later
September and October are key months in the Canterbury gardener’s planting calendar. If you’re after a garden of rainbow colour and a fresh, healthy harvest for summer meals and salads, it’s time to get planting. We’ve rounded up the most popular plants to pop in your garden or sow from seed this spring. […]
Unwrapping the magic of THRIVE: by Chris Korako
Chris Korako and Margie Foster invite you to spark growth and soak up life with this health, wealth, resilience, and happiness women’s summit. Women are key contributors to economic, business, and community success, so if our country is to thrive then so must women. This is the motivation behind THRIVE Women, a summit […]
Where beautiful hair meets heart: Balayage Hair
Step inside this light-filled salon in the heart of Christchurch and you’ll instantly feel at ease. Balayage is a welcoming space founded on creativity, kindness, and connection. Husband-and-wife duo Tom and Sharon Ujihara have built it up from a boutique salon into one of the city’s most trusted names in hair. Their passion […]
Reform is the right move for the building and construction sector
Fairer liability rules in the building and construction sector is the right move says the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors. Introducing proportional liability into the building and construction sector is a long-overdue step toward a fairer and more functional system. The changes, which were announced last month by Building and Construction Minister […]
The next generation of women’s golfwear: Fox & Birdie
Female trio Alex Tipene-Matua, Emma Henderson and Prue Murdoch couldn’t play a round of golf without feeling something was missing: stylish apparel for women that performed from course to clubhouse. Their new brand challenges the status quo in women’s golfwear, and they’re taking it from Christchurch to the world. Born on the green, […]
Say goodbye to winter in style: Off The Rac
Welcome the new season with the warm palette of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you’re jetting to the Mediterranean or making the most of a Kiwi spring, the latest collections at Off The Rac celebrate sun-soaked elegance. Think azure blues, terracotta tones, and pops of coral. Renee Green, owner of the boutique in Bishopdale, […]
Bring the Hamptons home: OneWorld Collection
Introducing the Devonport outdoor collection – a beautiful, timeless range of furniture designed to transport you to The Hamptons. The wait is almost over, soon it will be available on your doorstep. Heather and David Fine of OneWorld designed this gorgeous range arriving from Indonesia in October, just in time to refresh and […]
Your plate date: Fiddlesticks Restaurant
Looking for a dining destination that elevates the everyday? You’ll find it in the city’s vibrant arts precinct. Step inside Fiddlesticks Restaurant and discover a venue where beautifully curated plates meet a sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere. The menu celebrates fresh local ingredients, delivering mouth-watering dishes for every palate. Devour a flavour-packed brunch, slowly sip […]
