Spin magician Ish Sodhi

Christchurch is about to go cricket crazy. Two historic international T20 matches and a Test Match between the BLACKCAPS and India at Hagley Oval this spring will fix millions of global viewers on our city. At the heart of it is Christchurch’s own Ish Sodhi, right-arm leg-spin bowler extraordinaire. Deputy editor Tamara Pitelen […]

La dolce vita

A selection of spring interior newness editor Nina Tucker has seen lately and can’t shake – because these colours mean warmer weather isn’t far away.

Moist lemon brownie

These delightful ‘brownies’ are easily made from fridge and pantry staples. The finished brownie is dense and moist with an intense lemony richness. Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups caster sugar • 1 1/2 cups flour • 250g butter, softened • 4 eggs, room temperature • 2 Tbsp grated lemon rind • 1/4 cup […]

Passing the baton – Port Hills Law

Some conversations are easy to put off. Succession planning is often one of them, writes Kristy Rusher, director of Port Hills Law. “I see it regularly with successful family businesses. The founder has spent decades building something they are proud of, and at 55, with a business operating for 40 years, retirement can […]

Organic, plant-based haircare: Shambhala Hair Design

Today, too many products contain potentially harmful chemicals. These synthetic materials and ingredients go into our bodies and can be incredibly harmful. Haircare is no exception. Teo Munro, founder of Shambhala Hair Design, (pictured right) explains that the chemicals in most haircare products such as sulphates, parabens and silicones “can strip the scalp […]

Bachy bathroom: Resene

Bathrooms are a unique space. They’re one of those places that don’t need to match or coordinate with the other rooms in your house – which makes them ripe for having some real fun with decorating. One way to go about coming up with your look is to create a theme. Nature is […]

Build your brand

Whether you’re a new business or have been around for a while, having an easily identifiable, relevant brand is key for marketing and business success. Having a brand that doesn’t reflect who you are can hinder you from getting new customers through the door. Recently I worked with a new client who felt […]

Happy Easter at Haar Design

Take some time this Easter to rest, relax and freshen up your luscious locks. Haar Design is ready to take care of all your hair needs. Autumn is here and with it comes new colour inspiration including honey blondes, rich velvety chocolate browns, and beautiful warm coppers. All gorgeous tones for the cooler […]

Lost your keys? Access Lock Specialists Ltd

The way we keep our cars locked up, secure, and still in our driveways, has changed dramatically within the last 20 years. Two men who know this are Roger Barriball and Richard Nind, who established Access Lock Specialists Ltd in 2007.     At this time, laser cut transponder keys and keyless […]