Inspired, authentic, bespoke: Lucid Commercial Design
Commercial fitouts, residential, new build or renovation… starting a build project can be completely overwhelming. Design and build with a team that gets it. Lucid Commercial Design provides end-to-end design and build services for businesses and homeowners wanting to express their personality through their spaces. Established in 2003 and led by principal designer […]
3 outfits, 3 occasions
Pampered and treated… most mothers feel the love come Sunday 11 May yet Mother’s Day puts pressure on family. Where to take mum? Which gift to spoil her with? Most importantly – what to wear? We have you covered. SPA & SALON: Consider this an excuse to let your ‘off-duty model’ style shine. […]
Cashmere care: Elle + Riley
With its soft warmth and luxurious feel, cashmere is forever worn and adored. “Cashmere really does improve with age and if cared for properly, its wonderful features are enhanced,” Elle Pugh, founder of premium New Zealand cashmere brand Elle + Riley says. An expert on the textile, she shares her top tips in […]
The salon come back: V for Hair
After a challenging couple of years navigating long Covid and business restructuring, V for Hair’s Vicki is deeply grateful to be back. “What I love most is helping women feel and look amazing. Clients come from all over New Zealand for appointments. It means the world to me,” she says. “Specialising in grey […]
Unlocking weight-loss though ketosis: Kiwi Health
Can a Kiwi-made supplement get you into ketosis without strict dieting? For those looking to shed unwanted weight, the ketogenic diet, better known as the keto diet, has taken the world by storm. What is it? Basically, it’s a strict high-fat and very low carbohydrate eating plan that shifts your body’s primary fuel […]
Relief for residential developers
Is now the ideal time to build a home? National residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record. CoreLogic NZ’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) reports a growth rate of just 0.9% over the past year. “After several years of intense upward pressure, construction costs have […]
Ready for a new kind of fun: Serve Social
It’s time to move your brain and body. A recreation hub in the city combines sport, socialising, and problem-solving with innovative technology like you have never seen before. Christchurch’s much-loved entertainment venues, CodeBreakers Escape Rooms and Serve Ping Pong Club, have come together as Serve Social – the ideal place to enjoy great […]
Enriching the arts: The Piano
Your go-to destination for music, arts and events from New Zealand icons, international artists, emerging talent, and community heroes is right here. Atrue centre for the arts, The Piano plays host to a vibrant array of music, performing arts, festivals and film screenings, community and business events, and year-round education activities. One of […]
Perfect pairs for lamb dishes
Lamb, in roast, braised, shank, or stew form, is tasty. Understanding its flavour profile and pairings makes a delicious lamb dish a winner. SIDE DISHES Enjoy the classic side of pan-roasted asparagus with butter and lemon, or upgrade it by shaving the vegetable into ribbons. Serve fresh, drizzled with olive oil and a […]
Thread lightly
Curated by Nina Tucker. Wool can do no wrong in my books when it comes to autumnal and winter wardrobing. Its naturally luxurious aura affords a sophisticated, flawless outfit effortlessly – whether you’re styling a woollen vest, mini skirt, structured cardigan, or oversized coat. Stay classy – and cosy – with wherever your […]
