The Influnencers: Scott Thelning

Taking a stand. We are lucky that our students have an outward looking view, strong convictions and stand for what they believe in. Mike King, founder of The Key to Life Charitable Trust, recently provided a clear and definitive example of this philosophy to us all when he made the decision to […]

Character study: RESENE

Let rebooted neutrals bring a multidimensional minimalism to your bedroom. What are ‘character neutrals’ when they’re at home? You’re looking at a few of them. The Resene Tea paint used on this wall is one such colour, as is the floor in Resene Blanc. The former is a complex river-boulder beige that’s […]

Kiwi travel list

Kiwis are experiencing more of their own country due to travel restrictions and, thanks to various overseas surveys, we have a list of Aotearoa’s top scenic spots.   New Zealand often ranks #1 in United Kingdom travel awards as the place to visit, and now Canada’s PlanetWare.com has gone further and named […]

E-bike festival coming to Arrowtown

Riders will descend on Arrowtown in November for a weekend of curated trail experiences, in New Zealand’s inaugural Cyclorama. On November 13 and 14, e-bike riders from across New Zealand will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for bespoke adventures and fun trails curated to complement the natural surroundings and regional heritage. […]

Rug up: Bowron Sheepskins

The cold weather has arrived, it’s time to bundle up and stay warm in style.   Warm in the winter and cool in the summer, you cannot beat a decorative sheepskin. Instantly recognisable, a natural sheepskin has long been a staple in Kiwi homes. Operating out of Woolston since 1879, Bowron takes […]

Hellishly entertaining

It promises to be a thrilling, electrifying night when the curtain rises on The Court Theatre’s production of Frankenstein. Described as a “hell of a production” by The Times, the play first opened to London audiences in 2011, penned by British playwright, Nick Dear, who adapted his play from the novel by […]

A musical feast

On July 24, the Go Live Music Festival will fill the Christchurch Town Hall with the music of more than 16 new and established Ōtautahi performers. Julia Strelou talks with one of them. Pop/jazz sensation Emily C Browning, who released her new single ‘I Wasn’t Into You Anyway’ in April, is one […]

Feel good about smiling: Merivale Denture Clinic

Dentures are often thought of as something that look like teeth and will help you eat a little better, but there’s a lot more to them. Senior clinical dental technician Thomas Gu of the Merivale Denture Clinic says dentures are precision oral prosthesis. They restore lost function of the mouth and teeth […]

A new chapter: Flow Wellbeing

Supporting wellness throughout your life journey.   There is something for everyone at the Flow Wellbeing Centre – opening Spring 2021. In the centre you will find four elemental themed studios, with class lengths of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, alongside multiple clinician rooms offering you gold-standard practitioners to support your […]

Healing hair loss: Savanna Hair Solutions

Melissa Pireni works from the heart when she helps women dealing with hair loss because she’s been there herself.   Her services at Savanna Hair Solutions are all about helping women come out happy and healed on the other side of hair loss, just as she did. “After suffering for 14 years, […]