Safe and sound: Commonwealth Vault
Security and safety are core values in many people’s lives. Having peace of mind that your most valuable items are as safe as possible is priceless. What many people don’t understand is that home safes are simply not enough. For items to be properly secure, they need to be out of the home […]
Construction costs soar
The cost of both residential and non-residential construction rose more than 10 percent last year, and similar forecasts are expected for 2022. In its latest quarterly report, the NZ Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, predicts that infrastructure providers, property developers, and households will all be impacted by labour shortages, material supply chain bottlenecks, and […]
Full steam ahead
A day trip to North Canterbury, or even a weekend away, offers plenty of scope for exciting, adventurous and relaxing activities. Most people know about the wine and food options that abound in the Waipara Valley and beyond, yet there are numerous other ways to spend your time in this vibrant area. Here […]
Staff spotlight: Hair Art & Beauty
With two new additions to the Hair Art & Beauty team, it is the perfect time for an introduction! With a skillset second-to-none and years of experience under her belt, Sharon Screen is now working part-time from H&B, seeing regular and new clients. After being an educator to stylists around the world, Sharon […]
Go for gingham
Ever-popular gingham isn’t actually a print; it refers to the lightweight material, hence its popularity in spring and summer. Originally the fabric was covered with stripes, but it has since evolved into the playful checkered pattern we know and love today. Appearing in pop culture after Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz donned […]
New year, new hair, new you: Haar Design
The new year is in full swing, and it is the perfect time to freshen up your luscious locks. Haar Design is ready to take care of all your hair needs. Autumn is just around the corner and with it comes new colour inspiration including rich velvety chocolate browns, warm coppers, and honey […]
Glowing and gorgeous: Transform Clinic
Radiant, healthy skin is always in vogue. And while aging is a grand testimony to life experience, it doesn’t mean we have to put up with every wrinkle, scar or blemish. Transform Clinic offers a wide range of advanced, quality cosmetic treatments to restore glow, enhance features, decrease negative lines, and promote overall […]
Capturing beautiful moments: Franganzi
Crafting your own fragrance can help capture memories of a person, place, your childhood or favourite holiday. Experience a unique and enduring process that creates a scent-filled memory to last a lifetime. For lovers of fragrance, the ultimate desire is to possess a signature perfume and Fragranzi is there to make it a […]
Secrets to scents
If you received a new scent this season then you are in luck and not alone. Estimates are that the perfume industry is worth more than $33 billion and growing steadily every day, proving we love fragrances. Applying perfume is not just a matter of dabbing or spraying it on. If you want […]
Specialising in sizes 10-26: Magazine Designer Clothing
Walking into Magazine Designer Clothing you’re greeted with a gorgeous array of colours, beautiful, predominantly New Zealand made clothing, exquisite accessories, and most importantly fabulous friendly staff. The store thrives on helping their customers find the perfect style, no matter their size, age, or occasion they’re shopping for. When they say they have […]
