A permit for fun: The Permit Room
There really is no better place for this special Indian eatery than the beautifully restored former 1920 Isaac House building that overlooks Victoria Square. Enter Permit Room and prepare to step back in time to 1940s India – the Bombay Prohibitions Act is in full force and citizens are quickly […]
The Fermentist’s sustainable mindset
The Fermentist Brewery and Taproom is a microbrewery in Christchurch committed to sourcing locally where possible. Sourcing locally is about creating shared value in business practices and supporting the local community and economy. It’s also about reducing emissions from the transport of ingredients. The team is committed to making a […]
Prosciutto, Ricotta & Honey Pizza – Recipe
Straight out of Taranaki, Egmont Honey is a family business that’s appropriately named after the towering mountain that overlooks the entire region. After years of successfully exporting its Manuka to the world, they decided to share the honey love with fellow Kiwis. Now available in Countdown Supermarkets, Egmont Honey has two extremely […]
Invest in a good night’s sleep: Dreamwool Beds
Gifted by Mother Nature from the sheep’s back to your back, merino is a miracle fibre. Imbued with the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s high country, created in icy temperatures, under the blue skies and sunshine, and within storms straight from the Southern Ocean, this material’s list of qualities can’t be beaten […]
Award-winning design flair: NC Design Studio
There’s design competence and then there’s design expertise and flair. The latter comes from years of experience and is a creative talent to be highly valued. After all, such a skill is likely to save you time, stress and money on your journey to a new kitchen. Nicky Claridge of […]
Statement Splashbacks
Imagine walking into your home after a long stressful day at work, it’s raining and dark outside; you turn on the lights in your kitchen and bam! A bright lime green splashback brightens the room and your mood instantly. Splashbacks are seen in nearly every contemporary abode, such is the […]
Hanmer’s Hotspot
There are some exciting new developments in the works near Canterbury’s northern border, so we caught up with Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Executive General Manager Graeme Abbot about why this alpine oasis is the hottest place to head this year. Can you tell us about the exciting new […]
A magical venue: Rossendale Vineyard
They perform magic at Rossendale Vineyard. It doesn’t matter whether they are magicians or wizards, the team can make wedding dreams and visions come true. “Couples just have to tell us what they want and we will make it happen,” says events manager Graham Jones. “We have such an adaptable […]
Stronger & healthier skin: H&B
H&B is now offering Medical Dermal Needling in salon today! Dermal needling serves two main functions; firstly, it stimulates epidermal growth to provide stronger and healthier skin, secondly, it stimulates the production of collagen, making skin tighter and firmer. Dermal needling uses a specialised instrument that contains incredibly fine medical […]
In leaps and bounds
A 15-year-old contemporary dancer from Pegasus has just headed for New York this month to train at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School. Imke Koekemoer has adored dancing since she was three – her career now taking off in leaps and bounds. Accepted for a four-week intensive course, Imke is one […]
