A winter love story: The Dish
We may well be looking forward to putting winter behind us, but let’s face it, Canterbury can still experience chilly weather right up to, and into, spring. That means food that warms, nourishes and feeds the soul is as necessary as that snuggly scarf and overcoat we can’t imagine being without. Asian […]
Views and venues: Harbour House
The view is unsurpassed. The food makes innovative use of ingredients, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Harbour House Cafe is at the heart of Governors Bay, a fun place to gather and bring the community together. “But it’s more than that,” says owner Nic Graham. “It’s a destination. Once […]
Kick starting your startup
Women will play a major role in helping to start, shape, and build the future of Aotearoa industry, but change needs to come faster, hence Electrify Aotearoa, an all-day national conference taking place in Christchurch, on October 14. The Ministry of Awesome has partnered with Blackbird Ventures to launch the Women Founders […]
Flying high in Wigram: Harcourts Grenadier Halswell
A new Harcourts franchise will be opening in Wigram later this year, a first in the history of the brand. At the helm will be Sarah and Hamish McLeod, who already operate Harcourts Grenadier Halswell. “This area of Christchurch is becoming very popular. There are newer properties and a growing infrastructure. […]
Maximising the end result: Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Buying or selling property? Now is a great time to do either or even both. With strong demand for properties all around New Zealand, and no signs of it slowing, buyers and sellers need to be at the forefront of real estate activity, or they will miss out. That’s the advice […]
Mylk Made: Ricoh Innovating Business
An idea that originated in Indonesia is now a fully-fledged business in Rangiora, supplying versatile nut milk bases (or mylk) throughout Canterbury and beyond. Jemma Turner and her partner Max spent 11 months in Lombok, embracing the Indonesian culture, committing to a slower pace of life, and eating a more wholefood, […]
Customised insurance is here: Michael Devine
Personal service to his clients is of paramount importance to Michael Devine. “I know from my own experience how frustrating it can be to ring an organisation and hear nothing but an automated voice. I do not take my relationships with my clients for granted and value greatly the trust they have […]
Caring for your ‘jeck’: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
In this current technological time, it is cellphones, not sun exposure that are making the skin below the chin (or ‘jeck’: neck, jawline and jowls) our number-one problem area for early aging. In recent years, the team at the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has seen the sort of aging in the neck […]
Catering for all occasions: Hanmer Springs Four Square
Whenever you have a bunch of people together in Hanmer, it’s a good enough excuse to treat them to catering from the local Four Square. The reputation of its treat-laden platters is well-established, and there’s lots more on offer. The friendly staff cater for children’s birthday parties with food that kids and […]
A tempting fête: Hanmer Springs Fête
All roads lead to Hanmer on October 29 for a series of exciting events, starting with the Hanmer Springs Fête. This fabulous annual fête, held in the grounds of the historic Queen Mary Hospital, boasts 150 stalls of which at least one third are new this year, and two thirds back […]
