The financial gender gap: P H Wealth

  This may come as a surprise to many women, but there is a profound gender gap in financial literacy across OECD countries, including New Zealand.     This may come as a surprise to many women, but there is a profound gender gap in financial literacy across OECD countries, including New […]

Authentic Moroccan cuisine: Mosaic By Simo

  The tagine is at the heart of authentic Moroccan food. Dishes that are similar to stews cooked in distinctive earthenware pots, using unique spice combinations that encapsulate centuries of Berber culture.     You can experience a taste of the real deal at Mosaic by Simo, the Addington restaurant and takeaway […]

Specialist pain management: Muscle People

  Ever experienced that surge of pain from an injury, rendering you breathless? You grit your teeth, and a colourful volley of questionable words escape your lips.      

Authentic cuisine for two decades: The China Kitchen

  Neither earthquakes nor fire have been able to break the indomitable spirit of the team at The China Kitchen restaurant. Now in the third location of its 20-year history, this family – owned restaurant continues to produce the same fresh authentic Chinese food that has delighted its customers for many years. […]

Paved to perfection: Dragon Stone Paving Ltd

  No better time exists than now to jump in and get your outdoor area work complete. That way when the warm weather starts to appear, it is ready to enjoy!     With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Dragon Stone Paving Ltd is the expert in all areas of […]

Using art to express yourself: Art Metro

  Creating an accepting atmosphere where artists are free to explore, learn and express themselves is the aim of Art Metro’s owner Simon Walmisley, who pointed us in the direction of adult student Grant Philip to talk about his life and experiences.     Grant began mouth painting in 2002 after being […]

Baby, its cold outside: Total Food Equipment

  With the inevitable winter weather, it is safe to assume you’ll be spending a lot of time inside. Make those days less dreary by stopping into Total Food Equipment and adding a pop of colour to your kitchen. Owner Sandra McLay shares her new top picks instore.     This stunning […]

Creating lasting memories: Art By J Steel

Certain locations and buildings always hold a special place in our hearts. Artist Jonathan Steel captures those places and memories, beautifully, to be treasured for years.     “We form a particular emotional attachment to the family home. But the places we love can be just about anywhere… the location where we […]

A family full of energy: North Canterbury Energy Centre

Rarely has the expression ‘It’s all in the family’ been truer than with the Brown family of North Canterbury Energy Centre.     Together, Tracey Brown, his wife Joanne, sons Joshua and Jarrad and daughters Hollie and Zoe work towards the common goal of designing, supplying, installing and servicing an extensive range […]

Spreading its design wings

  The story of Cecil Woods’ 1922 Public Trust Building in Christchurch City has been retold on a fresh slab of architectural elegance thanks to the masterfully clean and uncluttered style of Three Sixty Architecture.     The exciting restoration project won its designers two awards at this year’s The Te Kāhui […]