Eight… & still counting: Black & White Coffee Cartel
Talking to Bink Bowler, the man behind our city’s Black & White Coffee Cartel, you immediately understand why Christchurch is beginning to look pretty darned amazing; while many post-earthquakes wrung their hands in despair, Bink saw it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be wasted. “We’ve got no choice; we’ve […]
A spring salad: Recipes
Cold shrimp salads are the perfect accompaniment to spring meals. With prawns, fresh avocado, fresh dill, avocado, green onion and celery, it packs as much nutritional punch as it does deliciousness. Ingredients 700g raw prawns deveined, in shell 2 sprigs of dill 1 bay leaf 2 tsp salt Fresh cracked […]
A talent for a tipple: Clark Estate
Based on 34 acres in the Upper Awatere Valley next to the Black Birch Stream is one of New Zealand’s best boutique wine vineyards A family affair, Peter and Jane Clark have fostered some stunning vintages with Simon Clark now leading the charge in creating something a little different every […]
A beautiful range: Darfield Gift Gallery
Experience and wander through the oldest historic building in Darfield. At Darfield Gift Gallery you can wander upstairs and discover a treasure trove of beautiful items like the Ashley and Co. range, Ecoya candles and diffusers, Citta candles, travel bags and linen, Stella & Gemma and Stilen jewellery and so […]
Five-star finesse: Continental Catering
Catering to South Island’s most exquisite events, Continental Catering Ltd has an unsurpassed reputation, with five-star finesse. Known for fine cuisine and exceptional delivery service, Continental Catering also works in partnership with many Christchurch venues. Christchurch Gondola, Tait Technology Centre, The Arts Centre plus the Christchurch Art Gallery all offer […]
Peanut butter & white choc squares: Recipes
The easiest and yummiest no-bake peanut butter slices with white chocolate Ingredients 2 cups (approx 170g) crushed Super Wine biscuits or similar 220g butter melted 1 cup peanut butter melted 2 cups icing sugar 1 1/2 cups white chocolate melts 4 tbs peanut butter extra Method Grease and line […]
Turning heads: Cup Week Headwear
Spring is in the air and with it comes New Zealand Cup and Show Week (NZCSW), the South Island’s premier Spring Festival. And, fashion alert, if you’re looking to turn heads, then it’s high time to start thinking about your headwear. Christchurch sister duo behind Show Pony Millinery, Liv and Carrie, […]
Luxury Restrooms: The Dakins Group
The Dakins Group is a family business proudly run by husband and wife team Diane Dakin and Jay Ritchie. The company is passionate about the reputation it has achieved over some 60 years of providing portable toilet and bathroom facilities for all sorts of events. “The largest events we provide […]
Opening doors: Ruralco
Ruralco has established itself as a card service that offers cardholders highly competitive discounts, an extensive network of quality suppliers and simple payment options with one monthly account. It gives you the opportunity to organise all of your farming and family needs through one card and get exceptional savings for […]
Setting the stage: Creative and Co
A good first impression is essential, and your home is no exception. If you are selling, the best way to help potential buyers to visualise living there, is by home staging. This is where Creative and Co can help. Creative and Co has gained a solid reputation for providing home […]
