RESENE: A merry and bright coastal Christmas
With festivities falling into our summer season, most of our time is spent at the beach. It’s natural to bring these blues of nature indoors when we’re celebrating. With the hustle and bustle of Christmas being stressful for many of us, decorating our homes in calming, tranquil blues will lend a calming, serene […]
What’s under the tree? Coco Gifts
A ‘one-stop shop’ for gifts, there really is something for everyone. “We have your Christmas checklist covered,” says Coco Gifts owner Liz van Montfort. From classic and contemporary homeware and giftware, jewellery, handbags and accessories, to diffusers, beautiful candles, baby gifts, skincare, and gourmet food items, the extensive range and complimentary gift wrapping […]
Making gifting crystal clear: Exquisite Gifts by AJ
Crystals are touted as ancient forms of medicine, believed to have properties that lift emotional wellness and overall health. Thought to promote the flow of good energy and help rid the body and mind of negative energy, crystals are sought after everywhere. Exquisite Gifts by AJ owner Amanda Ward believes that crystals always […]
Winning, inspirational designs
Every year architects, builders and contractors are judged by their peers in a variety of competitions that showcase the best in new homes and commercial buildings throughout New Zealand. Many of the award-winning builds feature on these pages and in industry magazines, providing readers with inspiration and contacts for building their own future […]
Award-winning solution for extreme site
Low key and timeless, the award-winning Black Quail House in Central Otago is both home to its owners and also a wine tasting room for their business. Designed by Barcelona-based Bergendy Cooke Architects, the contemporary masterpiece nestles into a rocky hillside on a site dotted with wild thyme and rosehip. Located within historic […]
Planting trees that count: Signature Homes
Known for their ingenuity and DIY solutions, Kiwis constantly find ways and means to better our country. Among those are initiatives designed to help mitigate New Zealand’s carbon footprint by planting native trees, and another that helps to save our native kiwi species. Now helping both those initiatives is Kiwi housing company Signature […]
Raising the bar: Wilson and Hill Architects
Designing and developing an inner-city health club proved an opportunity not to be missed. The end result is a Supreme Award-winning, resort-like facility, thanks to Christchurch-based Wilson and Hill Architects. Providing architecture of a high calibre, Wilson and Hill is driven by a consistent philosophical approach, not a predetermined style, says director Stuart […]
A great escape
The Ford Escape comes in five variants with a PHEV and ecoboost versions and the ST line versions of those too. Each gives you the option to choose what suits your lifestyle. The hands-free power tailgate is only available in the top two versions but you get what you pay for. What I’m […]
Shop your car body: R O Jones Panelbeaters
R O Jones Panelbeaters Limited have a new home. The popular car body shop has relocated from its former address on St Asaph St to new and larger premises. The team moved into their new premises last month, at 10 Cass Street, Sydenham. “It has easier access and more off-street parking for customers,” […]
Dreaming of a honda
When it comes to heritage and sheer diverseness of product, Honda is well and truly king of the hill. “We ran the first Honda Expo in 2016 and due to its popularity with customers and Honda fans, we decided to make it an annual event,” says Honda Store Christchurch Marketing Manager Gladys Chung. […]
