A Chapel with Character: The Little Chapel
A wedding ceremony held in The Little Chapel is a celebration of love in more than one way. Established in 2018 as the social enterprise branch of The Home & Family Society Christchurch Incorporated, The Little Chapel provides valuable funds which enable Home & Family to deliver their essential services […]
A Romantic Backdrop: Heritage Hanmer Springs
When it comes to New Zealand wedding destinations, the romantic mountain views and landscaped gardens of the Heritage Hanmer Springs provide an amazing ceremonial backdrop. A landmark venue just 90 minutes from Christchurch, it’s a world away from the ordinary, in a stunning alpine retreat that will captivate you and your […]
Weddings on a Budget: Halswell Bakery
If you’re trying to plan your big day without spending a fortune, there are a few things that Halswell Bakery can help you with. From simple, rustic style cakes, to beautiful, fresh sandwich platters, the bakery offers a bespoke service so you can consult with the team to ensure you get what you […]
Drink Your Greens
Move over turmeric lattes, coffee is going green! Millions are hooked on the habitual comfort of a steaming hot cup of coffee. Now stir in a teaspoon of broccoli goodness and you have an incredibly virtuous pick-me-up. A dried, powdered rendition of fresh broccoli, with its nutrients still intact, was developed […]
Delectable Chocolate Truffles Recipe
For those who love the classic rich ‘keto fat bomb’ treat, here’s a version from the new cookbook, What the Fat – simple, tasty and full of fat. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cream 3 tbsp butter 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil 175 g dark chocolate (85% or higher), broken into 2 cm […]
Bridging ‘Sex Ed’ Gaps
Is ‘sex ed’ failing the #metoo generation? It’s a question that is being asked by a Canterbury education expert. Navigating contemporary gender issues is already complicated for our young people and New Zealand’s traditional sexuality education is not keeping up, according to University of Canterbury Associate Professor Kathleen Quinlivan. Gender fluidity, […]
Creating Beautiful Brides: LaBella Nails and Lashes
In a beautiful, calm oasis on busy Papanui Road, brides and bridal parties can be pampered from tip to toe by the expert team at LaBella Nails and Lashes. Offering a group booking option for up to 12 people, owner Bella Tran recommends coming in two to three days before […]
Keeping Winter Fit: Unichem Forté Pharmacy
Unichem Forté Pharmacy, located on Kilmore Street, is the ideal, convenient, central city pharmacy that offers a wide range of services, along with that ever so important carparking factor. With winter looming, now is the time to be the smart cookie for you and your whanau, and think about those crucial […]
Yoga Therapy Training: Flow Hot Yoga
As part of its dedication to healing and safe yoga practice, Flow Hot Yoga is now offering an intensive 100-hour course of Hansa Yoga Therapy Training with global yoga expert Vincent Bolletta. So what exactly is yoga therapy and how is it different from regular yoga practice? Yoga therapy utilises […]
Adding Fun to Fashion: Working Style
A new collection is arriving at Working Style, featuring strong textures matched with beautiful colourways: chocolates, green and plums, to complement those core colours of blue and grey. “They’re really easy colours to wear – not fussy, but interesting,” Creative Director Karl Clausen says. “This season everything is a little […]
