Breaking down myths about architects: Allfrey + South

Misconceptions about architects and how they work can be off-putting for those weighing up whether to use their services. In reality, as architect Craig South observes, there is nothing to fear and much to be gained from engaging a registered professional.     It can be easy to forget that people outside […]

Put your back into it!: Muscle People

Approaching life with a back that lets you do what you want, when you want to, is something none of us can take for granted. In fact, up to 80 percent of us will suffer from back pain at some points and it affects not just mobility, but also mood.     […]

Listen Up!: Hear Again

There’s a special place to go in Hornby for anything to do with your ears and your hearing. It’s the Hear Again clinic right next door to the BNZ at The Hub.     The clinic is very accessible for people on the south side of the city with parking right at […]

Warming up winter: Armstrong Interiors

With temperatures plummeting, we’re craving warmth in the home. So we sought out the inside scoop from award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about focus areas for your home to get you through the chilly season.     What are some of the best ways to create the feeling of […]

Twilight in the Vines: CharRees Vineyard

Good things have always been said to come in small packages and when it comes to certain things in life, it’s all about quality over quantity.     CharRees meets both these briefs in a small family owned boutique vineyard just off State Highway One on southern edge of Ashburton, just south […]

Bags of your dreams: Furmoo

It’s been said that if diamonds are a girls’ best friend, then handbags are family, and you’re sure to find the bag of your dreams at Furmoo – the coolest wee bag shop in town.     Sassy styles and demure designs are what you’ll find at Furmoo: home to a tastefully […]

Lemon, Honey & Almond Loaf – 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 […]

Food for thought

The Salvation Army in New Zealand has hit a million dollar milestone, but says its work is far from done. The Foodbank Project, a joint initiative between The Salvation Army, Nelson-based developers Lucid and Countdown supermarkets, has just ticked over $1 million in donations which have provided more than 33,000 food parcels […]

Cool new fat freezing treatment: KM Surgical

KM Surgical is thrilled to now have the state of the art Cooltech™ procedure within the clinic, considered one of the most advanced fat freezing techniques in the world.   Complementing Dr Ken Macdonald’s experience with VASER and Tumescent Liposuction, Cooltech™ offers a non-surgical approach to fat reduction. This technology freezes fat […]

Beyond the call of duty: The George

When it comes to The George, it’s all about the team behind the name.     The George is one of New Zealand’s most treasured boutique hotels. It didn’t get to be one of the most recognised hotels for fine dining and luxury hotel accommodation without the tenacious efforts behind the scene […]