Stepping out!
After 35 years of owning and operating Rangiora Shoelines, sisters Jill May and Sandra Blackadder have decided it is time to move on and begin a new chapter in their lives. What started out as a passion for footwear and handbags, soon turned into a busy little business that has consistently kept […]
Oh my… autumn
Guys, you don’t have to go through a massive makeover movie montage to change up your look. In fact, it could be as simple as putting on a nice shirt. Cutler & Co Menswear Store Liam Strachan has some recommendations for all your autumn essentials. Love me or leaf me: You won’t […]
Decadent New Cool Weather Collection
An irresistible offering in rich moody hues, Mikko’s sumptuous new autumn/winter collection has just arrived at the Victoria Street store and it is all the inspiration needed for the wintry season ahead. Alongside the classic, cool weather colour palette, new styles in mustard yellow, army greens, ivory and pepper grey will […]
That winning smile
It’s an all too common misapprehension that those with dentures have an easier time of it than those with natural teeth. This is because they look just as good as natural teeth and because they generally last around five to ten years. This leads to a “wear ‘em and forget about ‘em” […]
Wigs that wow!
There’s every reason to celebrate at Georgies Wig Shop, for on 7 March the company celebrates its third birthday, and owner Eleanor Burgess and her Christchurch team are very excited. “It’s a wonderful recognition from clients,” Eleanor says. “The relationships we’ve built with them have seen a growing and loyal customer […]
Let’s talk tension!
For many, tension headaches have become an unfortunate side-effect of modern-day living, as we find ourselves at desk jobs and staring at computer screens for long periods of time. The good news is there are exercises and techniques that can help to relieve and prevent the pain. Tell us about tension […]
Never Fail Gluten-Free Vegan Vanilla Cake
This three-layered six-inch cake is sure to wow the most hard-to-impress guests! Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 27 mins INGREDIENTS Dry 1 ½ cup white rice flour 3/4 cup almond meal (almond flour is even better) 1/2 cup potato starch 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tsp baking powder […]
Pork & Coriander Pot Sticker Dumplings: NZ Pork Recipe
Golden, crispy and incredibly moreish, these homemade pork and coriander pot stickers are a seriously fine showcase of New Zealand pork. Simple to whip up, they make the ideal sharing platter for visitors or a way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. INGREDIENTS Pot sticker dumplings 2 […]
Your West Melton local!
Good times, good food, good people; if it’s all three you’re after, then you can’t go past a night out at Two Fat Possums. One of those good times is their challenging ‘have a laugh at the range of answers’ team fundraising quizzes. There’s $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs every […]
From garden to plate
A dozen renowned chefs, a mystery box cooking challenge using local and garden-picked ingredients, a bespoke outdoor kitchen and a locally grown ‘picking pantry’, Grow Ō Tautahi Food Ambassador Jax Hamilton is inspiring visitors to look to their gardens to ignite their cooking. Jax will run the MacRae Landscape Design Garden […]
