Staying active: Clear Ridge Apartments
A thrill seeker’s paradise with a touch of relaxation and a sprinkle of fine dining sums up Canterbury’s resort town, Hanmer Springs. But recently, it has been the much-anticipated events that have had visitors flocking from far and wide. Hanmer Motorfest, Honour Festival, 4&8 Hour MTB Challenge, The Bandquet, Half […]
Music to our ears
Loved local music, food and drink have become a tried-and-true formula for success in Hanmer, and The Bandquet on 27 March shows no sign of diverting from that equation. The line-up is a degustation of Kiwi favourites; The Feelers, Jason Kerrison, Kaylee Bell, Sweet Mix Kids, City Limits and the […]
Grilled Bluff Oysters
When grilling oysters, you need to pick a species that is robust enough to stand up to the heat. The firmness of Bluff oysters makes them perfect for popping onto a barbecue with a spoonful of dressing or compound butter. This recipe comes from the early pop-up days of Hiakai. INGREDIENTS 50g […]
Hear to stay: Bellbird Hearing
Is there anything quite so blissful as the song of the bellbird trilling from a hidden bough; are any notes more captivating than the chirps and chirrups it sings to us with such pure and precise clarity? It’s one of the reasons that Senior Audiologist and Co-director Sam Sloane chose this feathered […]
Peck of the bunch: Purple Weka Cafe
Wekas are known as cheeky food-stealing birds, but at Purple Weka Café & Bar, the food is the one stealing the show. Teamed with a welcoming atmosphere and impeccable service, this is one local hospitality hotspot worth adding to your 2021 to-do list. Owner Stewart McDougall says the fare is […]
Summer in North Canterbury
In a summer where every trip out of the house feels like a special treat, make the most of our freedoms with a trip to North Canterbury. The scenic region is undoubtedly at its best in high summer, and just a short drive away from central Christchurch, how could you not stop […]
Immaculately authentic: DJ Hewitt
A modern barn-style build with a village lifestyle was the dream for a Scotsman and his Kiwi family. By enlisting DJ Hewitt Builders to do it once and do it right, their complete wishlist was granted. Immaculately built to look authentically imperfect, the board and batten exterior plays with different widths, […]
Outdoor entertaining, covered: Louvre Solutions
Being sun smart takes on a new meaning with louvre roofs, the modern way to maximise your outdoor living in any season. And with Louvre Solutions, your summer al fresco living doesn’t have to end with the season. Summer is undoubtedly the social season – enjoying chilled drinks and hot […]
Fresh start for 2021: The Ivy
After a busy run up to Christmas with lots of support from locals and not-so-locals, The Ivy has popped away its Christmas goodies and freshened its feel to welcome 2021. Visitors will find some new additions alongside the always beautiful range of home fragrance, books, blankets, homewares and gifts for garden, […]
Always greener: GrassPro
When it comes to GrassPro, the grass is in fact always greener. The artificial grass specialists have Tim Gerard at the forefront of the business ensuring every lawn is far from lacklustre. “We specialise in the smaller jobs the big firms don’t want typically,” says Tim. “Doing grass replacement in […]
