The return of wallpaper and pattern
Wallpaper is back – and it’s bolder than ever. After years of minimalist, all-white interiors dominating the design world, pattern is making a confident comeback – and nowhere is it more expressive than on our walls. From lush botanicals to striking geometrics, wallpaper is once again a hero of interior styling, bringing drama, texture, and […]
Execute with focus: EBI Business Improvement Specialists
Why the Top 5 approach is the ruthless focus your business needs. In today’s noisy, over-complicated business landscape, the biggest threat to success isn’t failure – it’s distraction. Endless to-do lists, unclear or ineffective strategies, and ‘urgent’ tasks kill momentum. If you want focus, clarity, impact, and real progress, it’s time to embrace the Top […]
Figuring out fertility
A Kiwi fertility coach reveals the missing piece in infertility. One in four New Zealanders experience infertility during their lifetime, and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) success rates average just 30% per cycle. This leaves couples emotionally and financially drained, and still without answers. To coincide with World Infertility Month this June, New Zealand-based fertility energetics […]
Potato gnocchi with mushroom cream
Christchurch’s hospitality scene is known for delectable dishes filled with flavour and premium ingredients — from Market Place’s executive chef Ritvik Saini, this vegan and gluten-free creation on their Prix Fixe menu is no exception. Gnocchi 690g mashed potato 153g gluten-free flour 10g table salt 16.9g olive oil Peel and steam the potatoes until tender. […]
Homes for everyone drives prosperity for all
Just as the ocean lifts all boats when the tide comes in, everyone benefits when housing is affordable for all. By Israel Cooper, co-founder and trustee, Home Foundation Group Over the last few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending the opening of several innovative housing developments completed by the Home Foundation Group, as well […]
Down to earth eats: Purple Weka Cafe
Seasonal food crafted with love into healthy and delicious taste sensations – can you get any closer to classic Kiwi cuisine? The holy grail of a full licence means bubbles with brunch or a beer with your burger. Find all of this and more at Purple Weka Cafe and Bar, a Fitzgerald Ave favourite for […]
Garden bedtime
As the horticulturalist’s saying goes, it’s time to put your vegetable garden to bed for winter. Essentially, this means to let your garden rest – which is a common practice in Christchurch due to our cooler climate. Doing so achieves stronger soil structure and rejuvenation through microbial activity, for better growing when warm weather returns. […]
The styling method to supplement wallpaper
Combining wallpaper, artwork, textures, and decorative accents might seem excessive, yet there is a method to the madness. For cohesion that flows from colour to mood, consider these tips. Textures: Introduce varying textures to invite depth and dimension. Artwork: To anchor wallpaper, hang art, but don’t overdo it. Frames with negative space and borders harmonise […]
Canines in conservation
Detecting, monitoring and conserving – meet the canines protecting our native ecosystems. Certified conservation dogs are some of New Zealand’s greatest guardians when it comes to preserving protected species and uncovering unwanted pests. More than 120 dog and handler teams work tirelessly nationwide to support conservation goals. Alongside their handlers, they: Locate protected species to […]
Destination West Coast: Making the most of your West Coast Adventure
Sunrise to sunset, cooler days on the West Coast are laden with golden promise. Here are three ways to enjoy the Coast: 1. Family holiday getaway: Got bikes, must ride? Westport is the start of the Coast’s newest adventure, known as the family-friendly Kawatiri Coastal Trail. Between the wild Tasman Sea coastline and the looming […]
