Best in brewing: Wigram Brewing
At Wigram Brewing company the service philosophy is that beer is a language and communication is everything. And with over 17 years in the industry and an extensive range to show for it… it is fair to say they know what they are talking about. Said range includes […]
Decades of deliciousness: Pasta Vera
For decades Pasta Vera has filled homes with a little taste of Italy. Their delicious, mouth-watering range of pasta is made using locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love and passion. For 20 years, the 100 percent New Zealand owned and operated business, has used locally sourced […]
Experience the magic: Amuri Estate
Amuri Estate is a special luxury destination where you can relax and unwind or take in some of the excitement of Hanmer Springs Winter Festival this July. At night be captivated by the moonlight dancing on the snowy mountains, by day stay toasty-warm in the lodge or pop into […]
Goodies and gifts galore: Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts
Big, bright new premises equate to more gifts and goodies at Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts shop in the Hanmer Springs Boulder Point Precinct. Owner Wendy Lamont recently shifted to new premises, right next door to her previous shop in Chisholm Street (across from the duck pond), and now […]
Gentle approach to skincare: Beauty Progress
Dedicated to the selection of the most natural and highly competent formulations in skincare products, Beauty Progress has chosen GERnétic for the entire well-being of its clientele. GERnétic was created in 1978 by Albert Laporte, a French cellular biologist and gerontologist, who specialised in the study of the biological […]
Wigs with wow: Georgies Wig Shop
The loss of hair, for whatever reason, can be a traumatic experience, but a fabulous wig can go a long way in boosting a person’s confidence in their physical appearance. For many, it can become their most favourite fashion accessory! But before investing in a wig or hair piece, […]
Investing in a post Covid-19 world: Saturn Advice
Covid-19 has impacted on investing and not necessarily in the ways we might have expected. Lance Dawber-Ashley of Saturn Advice says, in March 2020 when it became clear Covid-19 was likely to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, share markets did what they usually do in times of […]
Stay safe around bait: Ourvets Halswell
Winter is a time when critters such as rats and mice sneak inside looking for food and warmth. It’s also the time for laying poison and bait to deal to them so homeowners need to be extra vigilant, especially with pets around. Ourvets Halswell is full of good advice […]
Celebrating 30 years: City Choir
Three special concerts for music lovers round out the Christchurch City Choir’s 30th anniversary year programme. Not to be missed on July 3 is the Voices Found concert with soloist Adrian Lowe at St Andrew’s College Chapel in Normans Rd. Celebrating works by female composers from throughout the centuries, […]
Take to the track: Supa Karts
A race at Supa Karts with your family, friends or work colleagues is certain to give you a taste of real motorsport competition. A mainstay of family entertainment for decades in the heart of Christchurch, its indoor track makes it fun for all seasons too. Tandem karts allow children […]












