Leather love – Two Puppies
Wearable leather art handcrafted in Canterbury and inspired by the wild beauty of Aotearoa. From cherished memories to native birds and wild landscapes, Two Puppies Leather Studio turns stories of Aotearoa into wearable leather art. Founded by Sophia and Lynley, who met while studying Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University, the business began when […]
North Canterbury’s newest venue: Bramleys
Hands-on hosting and bespoke service for every unique occasion is just a short drive from Christchurch city. Bramleys in North Canterbury is the region’s newest and most in-demand wedding and event venue. With limited 2026/2027 dates available, prospective clients should enquire now about Bramley’s modern indoor and outdoor spaces that guarantee a perfect […]
Mastectomy sports bra – LSKD
A mastectomy sports bra and 44-piece breast cancer awareness collection responds to the real experiences of women affected by the one-in-nine disease. Australian activewear brand LSKD has created a new mastectomy sports bra in collaboration with 10 members from its community who have experienced breast cancer and undergone surgery, including mastectomies. Alongside it […]
Spanish brunch at Curator’s House
Taste-test the brand new brunch menu at this central Spanish garden restaurant. Longer, warmer days mean extended opening hours and a brand new brunch menu for Curator’s House. Sitting in the festive season’s sunshine surrounded by flowers and anchored by the house’s 1920s architecture is where this taste of Spanish gastronomy and service […]
Wine, unbottled: Whistling Buoy
Cup Week, barbecues, Christmas drinks, long lunches, weekends away and suddenly one bottle is looking wildly optimistic. “Vino was made for this kind of season,” says Neil Pattinson of Whistling Buoy. “Good wine, made by our winemakers, just without the glass bottle getting in the way. It’s premium wine in a pouch: easy […]
The most for the host: Total Food Equipment
Find the best in home and kitchenware to style the best table in town at Total Food Equipment. From Le Creuset’s latest colours and a contemporary-meets-classic curation of everything from Robert Gordon pottery to fruit-inspired tableware, plus brand new Tupperware for post-party leftovers. Shop our favourites here for events season, Cup Week and […]
The season’s top hairstyles – Haar Design
Volume! Bounce! Cohesion! Christchurch hair stylist Caro Haar shares the inside scoop ahead of spring event season. “When I first came to Christchurch 20 years ago, everyone worked their hairstyle around their hat or fascinator,” says Caro Haar, the award-winning salon owner behind Haar Design in St Albans. “Today, a few still do […]
Stay for the show at Quest on Kilmore
For an inner city break during New Zealand Cup & Show Week, make the modern and serviced Quest Hotel Apartments your home base. After a day exploring, shopping, or working in our vibrant city, celebrating at the races, or a family day out the A&P Show, convenience and relaxation are the next order […]
Sculpture festival 2026 – Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
From now until 26 October, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has its seventh annual Sculpture Festival, featuring object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor sculpture by some of Aotearoa’s most exciting artists. Amust for serious collectors and art lovers, explore over 350 works by 73 artists at the Sculpture Festival. From intricate […]
Pearlicious: Mermade Pearl Studio
Contemporary pearl jewellery with a fashion-led point of view. Pearls may be timeless, but the way we wear them continues to evolve. At Christchurch-based Mermade Pearl Studio, founder and designer Lisa Yuyi takes a distinctly contemporary approach to one of jewellery’s most enduring materials. With a background in fashion design from AUT, Lisa […]
