A hot Korean with hip-hugging comfort
The Hyundai i30 N caused quite a stir when it hit our shores a few years back. Here was a Korean hot hatch with more personality and fun than many of its German rivals. In short, it was a hoot, and for 2022, Hyundai claim things are even better. There are two variants […]
Lots to like: Honda
Cast your mind back to the first Honda CR-V. It was some time ago, wasn’t it? Fast forward to today and the warrior is still battling on in the medium SUV segment which is figuratively bursting at the seams. The latest CR-V is still a strong seller, especially when you consider the entry […]
New electric foiling powerboats
After 16 months of development, the world’s most anticipated electric boat recently completed its maiden flight, up on foils. The foiling Candela C-8 features a unique combination of long all-electric range, high speed, and industry-firsts. Its maiden flight took off from outside the Swedish tech company’s headquarters at Lidingö, Stockholm. After reaching its […]
Distinguished weavers exhibition
The art of Māori weaving is celebrating its survival in a world first exhibition, Te Puna Waiora: The Distinguished Weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi., on now at the Christchurch City Art Gallery. Te Puna Waiora lets visitors experience the exquisite details of a range of items – cloaks, tukutuku panels, tāniko, kete, footwear, […]
Luxury on high: Falcon Brae
Nothing says luxury better than Falcon Brae Villa, perched high above Tasman’s Motueka River. The exclusive-use villa caters for up to 10 guests, with three individual suites and a bunk bedroom. With spectacular 360-degree views, the villa is set in 140 acres of private forest and spectacular native bush walks. The architectural residence […]
Mountain bike skills and tricks
Mountain biking tricks are a terrific way to get the adrenaline pumping. Beginners are best starting with an all-purpose mountain bike, such as a full suspension one, which is ideal for all sorts of trails and will help absorb the shock when performing tricks such as a front wheel lift. See guidance from […]
A place to celebrate: Rossendale Vineyard
Weddings are one of the great joys in life. Not much beats a day spent celebrating the love of your nearest and dearest. For the newly engaged, wedding planning can be exciting, but also overwhelming. With so many decisions to make, it can be hard to know where to start. The venue is […]
A decade of sound advice: Alistair Bean & Associates
Financial advice is a necessity in today’s world, both for businesses and private individuals. Many people seek financial advice when they are at a crossroads in their life. Planning for the future, buying a house, starting a family or looking at retirement are all times when professional financial advice may be of lasting […]
Reaching resolution: Saunders & Co
Relationship separations are challenging for many different reasons. They are especially difficult emotionally, as anyone who has been through one could tell you. Amidst heightened emotions and stress, there is a lot that needs to be worked through, especially regarding the division of relationship property. Before formalising the division of assets and the […]
Wild disorder
An ant’s eye, orange peel, a hibiscus flower, rhubarb, bacteria and a space blob are brought together with stunning effect in Alicia Frankovich’s new exhibition Atlas of Anti-Taxonomies. Now on at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, the exhibition features more than 100 images that the New Zealand-born artist has gathered, sourced […]
