Get plastered: Red Rock Plastering
Interior plaster walls are fast becoming the preferred choice for high-end home owners, instead of paint and wallpaper. Concrete is in vogue at the moment, from walls to floors, it adds a touch of class to any room. Actual concrete can be difficult to work with, and costly, but there is an alternative […]
For intimate weddings: The George
When it comes to planning an intimate wedding, a hotel can be the perfect setting for a memorable and romantic celebration. With its luxurious amenities and attention to detail, The George hotel can provide a beautiful backdrop for your special day. Here are some tips to ensure a perfect day: Personalised Service The […]
Scenic and historic settings: Ferrymead Heritage Park
It’s not often that you are spoilt for both choice and historical ambiance when it comes to a location for a wedding. That is the case at Ferrymead Heritage Park, home to an early 1900s township. You might opt to have your ceremony in the quite stunning 1911 heritage chapel with its original […]
Extraordinary venue for all occasions: Mona Vale Homestead
Making any wedding a special day is its setting, and the choice of venue. In Christchurch, settings don’t come any better for an amazing wedding than historic Mona Vale Homestead. A charming, fully licensed, venue surrounded by 5.5 hectares of elegant landscaped gardens, along the banks of the tranquil Avon River, it makes […]
Top millionaire cities
When it comes to the number of resident millionaires, cities in the USA and China dominate the World’s Top 10 Wealthiest Cities list. Only one European city, London, made it on to the 2023 list published recently by international investment migration firm Henley & Partners, in conjunction with global wealth intelligence firm New […]
Moreish Moroccan cuisine: Mosaic by Simo
Morocco is known for its beautiful architecture, its exquisite ceramics and of course for its delicious cuisine, that is fragrant and hearty. A s Morocco is at the crossroads of many civilizations, its food is a mélange of different culinary influences. Here in Christchurch we are fortunate to be able to sample authentic […]
A fairy tale location: VR Hanmer Springs Retreat
When planning a wedding, the top priority is always the venue. Once that is secured, everything else can be done at a more relaxed pace. For many couples, the desire is for an outdoor wedding that brings a magic of its own – there is nothing like a breathtaking setting for that unforgettable […]
New haircare technology: Haar Design
Recently launched in New Zealand, Ultimate Repair by Wella Professionals, is changing the hair game. It’s common knowledge that winter dries out hair strands and with life being busy, especially in the lead-up to December, an effective and simple hair care regime is often exactly what is needed. The Ultimate Repair hair care […]
Gravlax with dill dressing on pumpernickel
Ingredients – makes 30 1 egg yolk 1 Tsp wholegrain mustard 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tsp sugar 1/2 Tsp salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 185ml vegetable oil 3 Tsp finely chopped dill 150 gm gravlax or smoked salmon 30 small slices pumpernickel METHOD In a small bowl, whisk together the egg […]
Gateway to New Brighton
New Brighton’s $65 million revamp has moved a step closer with the closure in August of public input. The plan to address earthquake damage and improve emergency evacuation times along the main route to and from New Brighton was released earlier this year, focusing on Pages Road, east of Anzac Drive, and various […]
