Say it with flowers
Spring is the season for fresh, fragrant flowers such as daffodils, freesias, paeonies, tulips, and roses. Loosely dropped into a glass vase, or more formally arranged, flowers bring colour and infuse life into any room in the house. They make a visual statement, and add charm. Fragrant florals provide a homely and welcoming […]
Celebrating building excellence: David Reid Homes
An irregular shaped section that presented build challenges is now home to an award-winning home. David Reid Homes Canterbury won the Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 – $1 million gold award for the Canterbury region in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2023 for the Casebrook home, pictured here. Judges […]
Mental health awareness
September marks both World Suicide Prevention Day (10th) and Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24th). It’s an appropriate time to check on those around you and seek help if needed. The Mental Health Awareness Week theme of ‘Five Ways, Five Days’ provides proven tools to boost mental health. Here they are: Monday Take Notice […]
Enhancement of cultural understanding: Riccarton House & Bush
The Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project will encourage public interest use and participation and will promote the natural and cultural heritage values of the site. Pūtaringamotu / Riccarton Bush is a place of huge cultural and ecological significance both to Māori and Pakeha, and both locally and nationally. For Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu Pūtaringamotu was […]
Designing males
Curated by Lynda Papesch Men have a variety of different interior design styles for their personal living, sleeping, and relaxing spaces. Whereas most women gravitate to light and airy colours, spaces, and designs, for many men it is the opposite. Take the man cave for instance. Cave is the operative word. Dark, cosy, […]
Enjoying our capital city’s vibe
Attending the world-renowned World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Show is often the impetus for indulging in all that Wellington has to offer. The 33rd iteration of the show is set to be one of the biggest, boldest, and brightest yet, featuring a whopping 120 designers from 22 countries, and the opportunity to see more […]
Cutting edge radiology: Beyond Radiology
In the heart of Merivale, an exceptional radiology clinic stands, boasting cutting-edge technology designed to alleviate the anxieties accompanying each individual’s health journey. Beyond Radiology presents an unparalleled journey, catering to the needs of both patients and referring medical professionals, ensuring a top-tier experience for all. “We live and breathe the mantra going […]
New car stats
Kiwis have an increasing love affair with cars, notching up just under 4.5 million of them for a population of just over five million. The number of new cars registered on our roads continues to grow. In 2021 there were 112,008 new registrations, and in 2022 (despite supply issues) there were 116,334 new […]
From Taipei to Ashburton
Don Chen, is the head chef and proud owner of Formosa Restaurant in Ashburton. Thirteen years ago, Don made the life-changing decision to leave his homeland in Taiwan and embark on a new life in New Zealand. With a burning passion for cooking, he says he dove headfirst into the world of culinary […]
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Our city deserves a much stronger voice in Wellington, and this election, I am standing in the Ilam electorate to be your representative – Raf Manji. Between 2013 – 2019, I served as a Christchurch City Councillor and was Chair of the Finance Committee. During my time, I led the Council’s finances and […]
