Going coastal for AgFest: Ruralco
West Coast’s AgFest is the silver lining to the cancellation of the Canterbury A&P Show, allowing agriculture businesses like rural co-operative Ruralco with greater opportunities to meet with farming folk. Covid-19 saw the biennial event moved from its usual autumn date to Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November – dates […]
Fusion front runner: Formosa Restaurant
Atmosphere and flavour collide at Formosa, Ashburton’s standout Asian-fusion restaurant perfect for post-race dinner, fine dining, cocktails or dessert. The Formosa experience starts from the moment you walk in the door; where you are greeted with a vibrant red brick wall emblazoned with flowers and cluster of red parasols floating above. With […]
the step masters: Ecco Shoes
Helping you look hot to trot for Cup Week 2020 – giddy up. The Ecco Shoes Shape and Vitrus collections are the latest in leather, tailored for style and engineered for comfort. With the highly anticipated event less than a month away, take this as a sign to start planning your raceday […]
A beautiful aperitif: Ataahua Wine
Ataahua means beautiful, and boutique Ataahua Wines is synonymous with North Canterbury history. “A glass of rosé is elegant, moreish and sophisticated. It goes with race day,” says winemaker and owner Stephanie Henderson-Grant. Her handcrafted wines grace select local wine lists. “Our rosé makes a fresh, pretty aperitif. With hints of cherry […]
A travelling feast: Twentyfour Catering
“Have kit, will travel” is the mantra of Twentyfour Catering. Weddings all over the South Island are a speciality, and owner and chef Chantelle Quinn can conjure the feast of your dreams anywhere, often with just two ovens and a barbeque. “We are very versatile and we have said yes to […]
Boutique bangers and bacon: Bangers ‘n’ Bacon
Bangers ‘n’ Bacon – this low-key name covers a range of staggeringly tasty gluten, dairy and allergen-free meat and small goods. For owner Pete Nolan, necessity was truly the mother of invention, and the demand for his innovations led from his home kitchen to the boutique butchery in Ferrymead. “My children […]
Ohoka oasis: Oakhampton Lodge
Take a walk on the wild side, or more specifically, the four acres of spacious lawns and gardens in the Ohoka countryside at Oakhampton Lodge. After welcoming hundreds of international guests to their unique boutique accommodation for several years, with the interruption to world travel owners Jackie and Angus Watson are […]
Racy race day jewellery: Canterbury Jewellers
A racy jewellery range is raising style stakes, putting the canter in Cup Week fashion. Iconic Canterbury Jewellers has crafted an exclusive Equestrian collection, befitting of a day at the races. Wear a horseshoe ring for luck, a riding-crop broach, or a stirrup pendant. A bracelet of snaffle bit links can highlight […]
Not just a workout: Bodyfix Gym
Fitness for your body doesn’t stop at your shoulders, and the Bodyfix Gym team understand that going to the gym takes you far beyond the classic lose weight, tone up, and strengthen. “We believe in exercise to support mental health as well, and we are really popular for that,” says Owner Moana […]
Fabulous Flirty Feet: Style Footwear
The sun is out and summer is on its way at Style Footwear in the heart of Ashburton’s CBD. New ranges from Saimon, Cabello, Revere and others are arriving, and the team are excited to show you what’s available this season. The casual lace-up look is popular again, with over a […]
