Festive feast: Crowne Plaza
Take the stress out of the festive season with an all-the-trimmings, indulgent buffet experience on Christmas Day. If you want all the joy of Christmas without the pressure, cooking, and mountains of dishes, mix things up this year and celebrate your Christmas Day with a decadent buffet experience at Market Place Restaurant in […]
A sign of the times
“In times of uncertainty – including today’s cost-of-living pressures and geopolitical unrest – consumers tend to gravitate toward stability in design,” says Davina Harper, Dulux’s colour and design specialist. “Colour has the power to lift spirits, offer emotional reassurance and bring a sense of calm into our homes,” Davina says, which is why […]
Asian fusion reaches for the stars: The Dish
Asian fusion dining is booming in Christchurch, and it’s easy to see why. By blending bold flavours and culinary techniques from across Asia, chefs are creating vibrant, flavoursome dishes that cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a pre-show dinner near the Town Hall, […]
NZ Cup Week in Christchurch: Addington Raceway and Riccarton Park
We wait for it all year – and it’s finally almost here. New Zealand Cup Week in Christchurch brings no shortage of thrill or entertainment, so secure your spot to all the best events now. Addington Raceway As the jewel in the crown of Addington Cup Week, IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day […]
The Canterbury Home Show 2025
Discover the latest ideas, products, and inspiration for building, renovating, and decorating at the Canterbury Home Show this October. 17 – 19 October, Wolfbrook Arena, Addington Complimentary tickets available online at canterburyhomeshow.co.nz
The Showroom: Christchurch European
At 522 Blenheim Road lives the latest of everything luxury in the automotive world. The Showroom is a dedicated, new undercover space showcasing an even larger selection of our luxury vehicles,” says Christchurch European managing director Niki Mills. “This impressive new site allows us to display an additional 60 luxury and classic vehicles, […]
Let’s par-tee!
Searching for a way to get fresh air, exercise and social interaction all in one (sometimes frustrating) fun activity? Join your local golf club. Offering some of the most breathtaking landscapes across 400 courses nationwide, it’s no wonder thousands of people choose to play golf each year. New Zealand has been known as […]
Riverside lifestyle: The future of Greymouth starts here
Be part of Greymouth’s next chapter in a high-quality development built for prestige and performance. Greymouth Mawhera is undergoing a bold revitalisation. A resurgence of mining with proposed port infrastructure enabling Trans-Tasman trade, has seen the town diversifying into the new sectors of health, medical, hospitality and tourism services. At the heart of […]
Move over Martha – The Hungry Cook
Want to give hosting queen Martha Stewart a run for her money? This recipe for a buttercup squash and brown rice salad from The Hungry Cook by Olivia Galletly is sure to impress. The generous amount of fresh herbs enhance the flavour of the sweet baked squash and the mild spices mean the […]
Shoe business: Issimo Christchurch
There’s no business like shoe business and no-one knows that better than Belinda Blanchfield. With an obsession comparable to that of Sex of the City’s Carrie Bradshaw, Belinda was born to surround herself with shoes. With her family, she opened Issimo Christchurch in Merivale, a women’s footwear and fashion accessory boutique. Stocking brands […]












