Seek Spy, find why: Spy Valley Wines
Hidden in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand, you’ll find family owned estate Spy Valley Wines featuring award-winning, sustainably crafted wines that capture the unique time and place of every harvest. Six varieties of grapes are grown on more than 160 hectares of pristine vineyards. It just so happens that […]
Engineering Excellence: Babbage Consultants
“We are absolutely committed to our clients. We believe in listening to them, giving them expert engineering advice and getting results,” says Matt Harris, Business Manager of Babbage Consultants’ Christchurch office, which serves the South Island. “Those close working relationships have been the key to our success and strong growth […]
Everlasting memories: Via Sollertia Jewellery
When it comes to wedding bands, couples in Canterbury are starting to think outside the box by planning personalised, handmade rings, bespoke to them. Via Sollertia Jewellers, centrally located at 11 New Regent St, is noticing that men want to be more involved in the process and take the time […]
The Trend Report: Canterbury Bride
Getting married this year? Don’t worry, we have you covered with all the latest! Here are the top wedding trends for 2019 according to leading celebrity wedding experts. Ceremonial styling According to Colin Cowie, the party and wedding planner of choice for celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, […]
Berry Meringue Roulade
This delicious berry meringue roulade is a culinary showstopper that looks far more complex than it is to create, so you can wow your dinner guests. Leftovers will last in the fridge for up to three days – not that we can guarantee there will be any! INGREDIENTS 5 (room […]
Pub in the Hub: Welles Street
“It’s going to be a winter wonderland here,” Tom Newfield says of the Welles Street Winter Fest from 8 to 14 July. “Every night of the week, there’ll be something different happening. It’s been something we’ve wanted to do for a long time, so we’re very excited!” With a jam-packed […]
The masters of massage: Beauty Progress
“Your body is your temple; it’s your home and you must decorate it,” said Gabourey Sidibe. A temple to self-ease and beauty itself, Beauty Progress Thai Massage and Spa is the place to visit to ensure the body your soul calls home is relaxed, toned and free from muscular aches and pains. […]
Debunking the Myth of Work-Life Balance
Sleep deprivation is a common and very relatable ailment of new parents. So spare a moment’s thought for what it was like for international business productivity expert and bestselling author, Debbie Mayo-Smith, raising six – yes, six children. Here’s the clincher – she counts twins and triplets as part of […]
Golden sheen of success: Cameron Bailey
The honours shelf at Harcourts Gold Papanui just got more crowded with stunningly successful agent Cameron Bailey achieving 2019 awards for Number One Agent in New Zealand (for the third time), Number One International Agent (for the third time), Number One Agent in Canterbury (for a staggering seventh year), and Harcourts Gold […]
Light Therapy for Glowing Skin: Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa
IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light therapy, uses precisely controlled pulses of filtered light to achieve effective skin rejuvenation and permanent hair reduction. Winter has arrived and now is the perfect time to work on rejuvenating your skin after summers of sun damage. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a quick and […]
