Clean Beauty Collective

Clean Beauty: Clean Beauty Collective

Clean out your beauty cupboard and spring clean your routine with the latest natural, nontoxic products available in New Zealand.     As more Kiwis gain an understanding of ingredients and the need to keep their skincare regime as clean and natural as possible, the demand for quality, clean beauty products has […]

Molto Bella

Exquisite olde worlde charm: Molto Bella

With its romantic ‘olde worlde’ charm, and ability to evoke distant images of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Rangiora’s Molto Bella is a destination store you won’t want to leave.     Every single corner of the boutique is adorned with beautiful one-off items to be admired, the highlight being the Purolino […]

Rangiora Shoe Lines

Spoilt for choice: Rangiora Shoe Lines

From Autumnal tones in khaki, navy and mustard, to the odd splash of leopard print, this season’s footwear trends are all about colour and texture.     Rangiora Shoe Lines always has an exciting range in store, and you can guarantee more stock is arriving by the day. Known for their ability […]

Packed with personality

Packed with personality

Thankfully a century later we have a somewhat extended selection when it comes to our automotive options, so we checked out some of the popular colour choices and what they may say about your personality.   Black is said to be the ultimate power colour, with its understated style and elegance Friendly […]

The Coffee Fans

The Place for Coffee Fans: The Coffee Fans

The Coffee Fans is a bright, relaxing café in the heart of St Albans. Open 7 ‘til 4 weekdays, and 8 ‘til 4 on weekends, it’s a great place to grab a coffee and enjoy the busy surrounds.     Breakfast and lunch is served until 1:30 each day, with specialties such […]

Mrs Dentons

Delicious & Delectable: Mrs Dentons

Mrs Dentons, situated at 168a Kendal Avenue Burnside, provides some of the tastiest tummy-tempting food in town.     From mouth-watering pies, which are conceived from original recipes from the creative imagination of owner operator, Delwyn Lanauze, through to baked goodies, nourishing soups, fresh salads, scrumptious chutneys and relishes, take-home meals and […]

Lake Hood development

Living the dream: Lake Hood Project

As the growth of mid-Canterbury’s picturesque Lake Hood development continues, the latest extensions will see a further 39 premium lakeside sections added. Eventually, Lake Hood will double its current size, covering 160 hectares.     Offering affordable lakeside living, minutes from Ashburton, residents are ‘living the dream’ in a close community with […]

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café

An oasis of treats: Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café is an oasis of treats for the tummy, home and garden. Providing the perfect stop for lunch and a stretch of the legs en route to and from Christchurch, it’s even better for a day out.     One of Ashburton’s ‘in the know’ pleasures, Lushingtons is […]

Sirocco Hair

Your next hair ‘fix’: Sirocco Hair

Specialising in all areas of hairdressing, the experienced team at Sirocco Hair Studio are experts when it comes to colours, cuts, up-to-the-minute styles and much more. You’ll find them at the block of shops on Soleares Ave in the coastal suburb of Mt Pleasant.     The four stylists have every area […]

Champs-Elysees Day Spa

Skin Deep: Champs-Elysees Day Spa

With today’s advanced facial treatments, it is possible to make a visible and lasting change to your skin.     Gone are the days of addressing symptoms; the future of skin care lies in looking at the underlying causes and developing a comprehensive and holistic treatment plan to restore health and integrity […]