The new ‘abnormal’: Belle Cafe
COVID-19 has been a massive hit to the café industry. We caught up with owner of Belle Café, Bink Bowler, on his thoughts around this new (not so) normal. Bink has owned cafés for 10 years, founding Black & White Coffee Cartel before selling last year and starting his first […]
Think Pink
Broadcaster and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ambassador Stacey Morrison is encouraging Cantabrians to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this July, to help raise urgent funds needed to support patients and save lives. In the Canterbury DHB area, about 400 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Nationally, that number is 3,300 […]
Powerful on Park Terrace: PRau x H+M Builders
A special setting deserves a striking design, and that is what Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism (PRau) has created for the historic site on Park Terrace overlooking Hagley Park. A regional finalist for the NZIA competition, Phil and his team were given plenty of scope, with the client brief simply […]
The context for creativity: Avon Dickie
Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism (PRau) and Avon Dickie Construction are the collective behind the gorgeous build at the Rabbit Patch Preschool in Burnside. “A stunning light-filled setting in blondes and neutrals, with soaring ceilings and angles that create a context for creativity” This beautiful space follows the Reggio Emilia philosophical […]
Magic in Merivale: Barry Connor
By combining classic design elements and modern influences, Barry Connor Design’s latest award-winning project is a stunning home, perfectly positioned amongst a private courtyard and garden. Last year, this Merivale property took home the 2019 Architectural Designers’ New Zealand (ADNZ) Highly Commended Award for the Residential New Home between 150 […]
Captivating retreat: Tim Nees
A hidden Banks Peninsula retreat captured the judges’ eyes at the New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury Awards 2020. Architect Tim Nees has fronted New Work Studio for more than two decades and his latest project sits among 35 shortlisted for the Canterbury Awards. The stunning design is one of […]
Beauty is back in business…: Lovoir Beauty
We know a lot of you have been missing your beauty services, so we caught up with Teresa Sime from Lovoir Skin Body & Beauty, which recently celebrated its first birthday, to give you your much needed beauty world updates. How did you spend your lockdown period? What were some […]
Taking care of you: CHCH Immigration Health
In the wake of this pandemic, it’s smart to seek out information from trusted health professionals. It can be easy to fall into the trap of listening to all of the media reports as they are coming to light, rather than waiting for all of the information to become available. The […]
An unforgettable setting: Amuri Estate
A beautiful wedding could not be simpler at Amuri Estate, Hanmer where the supreme views take the effort out of creating an unforgettable setting. The venue seats up to 200 guests and there is a luscious variety of spaces on the property. The ceremony lawn looks across the valley to […]
The fine balance of working during IVF
The IVF journey can be an emotional and almost all-consuming experience for people trying to conceive. Balancing working life amidst it all isn’t easy but the team from Genea Oxford Fertility have a few tips to share. Talk it through It can be a difficult decision to let others know you’re […]
