Creative Catering

Family business Twentyfour Catering Co has a strong commitment to providing a personal experience for every client, ensuring the highest quality cuisine and service.     From catering for everything –from an intimate anniversary dinner to a corporate event or grand wedding of over 200 guests – no event, size or location […]

PROSECCO-BRINED TURKEY BREAST WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SPECK

The ultimate Christmas feast, this prosecco brined turkey breast is the best way to get your guests talking.   SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup (75g) rock salt ¼ cup (45g) light brown sugar 2 sprigs tarragon 2 bunches thyme (about 12 sprigs) 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1.25L water 3 cups (750ml) prosecco […]

CHEWY CARAMELS WITH SALTED PEANUTS

Not only are these chewy caramels with salted peanuts a delectable treat for the Christmas table, they’re also the ultimate little gift, wrapped up for a loved one.   MAKES 50  INGREDIENTS 3 cups (420g) salted peanuts 1.1kg white (granulated) sugar 1.125L single (pouring) cream 1 cup (350g) golden syrup 100g unsalted […]

Little River’s Foodie Oasis

If you’re heading to Banks Peninsula these summer holidays, make sure a visit to the Little River Café & Store is at the top of your list.   Whether it’s time for brunch, lunch, a relaxing coffee in the sunshine, or a chance to pick up any last minute essentials, you’ll find […]

Authentic Indian

Voted best Indian cuisine in Christchurch twice in a row by Menulog, Pepper Bridge Indian Restaurant offers a delicious range of authentic dishes made from scratch, using the freshest local produce and traditional ingredients.   The new owners took over in April 2018 and ensure standards are kept consistently high. “Customer satisfaction […]

Perfect Presents

It’s almost impossible not to discover the perfect present amongst the carefully selected collection of stylish homeware, gifts and jewellery at French Blue.     From beautiful Israeli jewellery, stunning handmade Italian scarves and Swedish rugs, to Mexican outdoor pots, French confit pots and European table linen, owner Catherine Matthews always keeps […]

A retail upgrade

Christchurch’s Priority Projects has now completed full earthquake strengthening to the buildings located at Walker Court, with the tenants remaining operational throughout the process.   The retail outlet, home to Burnsco and Paramount Pools, is located at 75 Blenheim Road and made up of four units, across single and double levels. The […]

Bespoke Beauty

Providing a personalised service, the small team of talented craftsmen at Oakleigh Fine Furniture can bring your ideas to life by creating bespoke furniture from scratch.   Specialising in crafting custom-made solid timber furniture and joinery such as dining tables, entertainment units, floating shelves, bar units and beautiful solid timber benchtops. The […]

QUICKEST. CLEANEST. GREENEST.

Running since October 2018 next to Burger King at 530B Sawyers Arms Road, Auto Express Wash have fine-tuned the cleaning of your car to an art form. The car wash is manned by real people who walk you through to make sure your wash runs perfectly in a quick 4 minutes!   […]

Thrilling theatrical magic

It’s a fantastical lead up to Christmas as the curtain rises on The Court Theatre’s spectacular summer season of The Wind in the Willows, which was last performed there in 1995.   Director Ross Gumbley says audiences can expect thrilling theatrical magic, whether they’ve seen the show before or not. “Our approach […]