Make history at Mona Vale
Fresh air and green spaces are integral to any event or celebration held at Christchurch’s premiere historic venue, Mona Vale. Upstairs you’ll find space, light, and plenty of break-out areas which are fully air conditioned, or throw open those distinguished windows to let the breezes off the Avon drift in. Downstairs […]
Come one, come all: Ashburton Boulevard Day
Ashburton’s Boulevard Day is Mid Canterbury’s finest shopping event. This year marks the 45th running of this exclusive fete in the heart of Ashburton. Organisers are overwhelmed at the amazing feedback for holding the fete in the Ashburton Domain, and this year promises a new and exciting atmosphere. They will be showcasing […]
A balanced approach: Formosa
Ashburton fusion restaurant Formosa blends inspiration from the contemporary aspects of the west, with its Asian roots to create a unique and perfect balance of the yin and yang. Amber Huang and her team cherish that balance and always bring something new and fresh to their discerning diners. Special dishes, new […]
Live your best life: Total Fitness
Ever noticed that unhealthy lifestyle habits seem to play on a loop? With excessive stress, limited time, diminishing energy levels and poor food choices, exercise can come to an abrupt pause. Sometimes all you need is one motivating factor. If you had access to top quality PT sessions that were tax […]
Experience the magic: Kaikoura
Just over two hours north of Canterbury, a drive through rolling hills and wineries will lead you to a stunning, winding coastal road to the beautiful town Kaikōura. The perfect place for a weekend getaway, Kaikoura is full of adventure, incredible scenery, local delights and good old, small-town charm. Here is an […]
Creative outlets for all: Art-East Christchurch
Art-East Christchurch was recently awarded the Arts Access Holdsworth Creative Space Award 2021, for its rich mix of art projects that empower artists with alcohol or drug addiction issues, mental ill-health, isolation, and institutionalisation. The award is a part of the annual Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards. “I’m still processing […]
Something special
For your hard to buy, ‘has everything already’ friend; look no further. Practical and useful gifts with a splash of fun colour make for perfect birthday or congratulatory presents for those impossible to buy for friends and family. Functional accessories made from good quality materials mean your loved ones will get […]
Blissful, delicious donuts: Japanz Bakery
A little bit of bliss goes a long way in every day and Japanz Bakery is delighted to assist with its gorgeous and sought-after cream donuts. The flavour range will have your tastebuds doing gymnastics while you choose between chocolate cream, salted caramel cream, jam and cream, redbeans, and custard cream. […]
Versatile venue with views: Brinkley Resort
The Southern Alps are at their majestic best at this time of year; a stunning snowy backdrop for your conference or special event at Brinkley Resort in Methven. “The conference facility is very versatile,” says the resort’s general manager Paul Creswick. “It can be set-up as boardroom-style, theatre-style or subdivided into […]
Working with fashion: Fashionworks
Whether you’re in Hanmer Springs for the great outdoors or the great indoors, FashionWorks can dress you for any occasion. Warm coats and jackets to combat the cold, soft and comfy clothes for relaxing by the fire or high heels and glam for a special event; it’s all under the one […]
