Food for all: Mrs Hucks

Historically, Isabella Hucks was the owner of the Mrs Hucks Royal Theatre Café and local philanthropist, giving aid to WWI veterans. When Isabella Hucks passed, it was said that she thought of her café’s patrons more as friends than customers.     Although today’s Mrs Hucks lacks familial ties to the historical […]

Fast Food Icelandic Style: Kiwi Viking

The inspiration behind setting up the Kiwi Viking restaurant has been a long time coming for owner Sam Ragnarsson.     Originally an IT consultant from Iceland, Sam worked all over the world before deciding to settle in New Zealand, and realise his lifelong dream of owning his own restaurant. A passion […]

Yello Springfield!: Yello Shack Cafe

It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Whether you’re on your way to go skiing at Porter’s Pass or to see the ‘Springfield Donut’, stop by the Yello Shack.     Located on West Coast Road, you can’t miss this bright, cheery, yellow café which is fortunate because you really don’t want […]

Marvellous Meatballs: Balls & All

It seems like an impossibly glamorous occupation, to travel the world playing polo, so why did Alex Rowland-Jones and George Cooper-Dixon give it all up to sell meatballs? After years on the road, tired of living out of suitcases, the call of home was too strong to resist and they decided to […]

Kitchen Dreams to Reality: Dream Doors Kitchens

It’s no surprise that Dream Doors Kitchens Christchurch earned Best Franchisee of the Year for the sixth year in a row. With the company’s expertise and attention to detail, you’ll be left dazzled while admiring your new kitchen.     Dream Doors Kitchens Christchurch is skilled in renovating kitchens because they manage […]

Simply the Best: Simply NZ

With a large selection of New Zealand made giftware, tax-free posting worldwide and free gift wrapping, it is easy to see why the Simply NZ stores are simply the best!     Their business ethos has always been about supporting local, so visitors can enjoy browsing authentic homegrown artworks, such as McGlashen […]

Award-winning artistry: Windsor Gallery

Windsor Gallery boasts over 30 artists on exhibition in their contemporary art gallery and one of the largest selections of picture frames in the city.     Artist Rhoyne McIlroy is the gallery’s featured artist this month and after having established an international career, the award-winning artist’s latest works (pictured) draw from […]

Executing the Exceptional: Jennian Homes

Dwayne Prendergast, Director of Jennian Homes Canterbury, says the year has started with strong sales. “We are particularly pleased with the number of new high-end architectural builds we are doing, along with our large range of family and holiday homes,” Dwayne says.     This year has seen the completion of a […]

Always Aotearoa: Dual

Their hashtag is ‘Always Aotearoa’ and, if pondering a subtitle, let it be ‘Never Made Offshore’.     Local and loyal to New Zealand, Dual is a denim clothing boutique that Cantabrians should be proud of. Now located at 5/181 High Street, in the heart of the uber-cool SALT district (St Asaph, […]

Eliminate Condensation: Snow Temp Heating

If condensation and ventilation issues are a problem in your home, the team at Snow Temp Heating Solutions are the people to call before winter sets in.     Covering both residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration, the Christchurch business has been in operation for the past 35 years, and run […]