The Caffeine Queen
An energetic buzz brews behind a Christchurch coffee icon – and its co-owner shares her gift of motivation to the world. Sacha Coburn is the Chief Operations Officer for Coffee Culture and who also delivers entertaining leadership talks through The Company You Keep. Now 46, she overcame aggressive breast cancer a decade ago, when fate […]
Taking Off!
The only luxury commercial jet of its kind in the country has landed – poised to take tourism, business and bucket-list dreams to greater heights. It’s a new beginning for the latest addition to the GCH Aviation fleet, a Bombardier Challenger 604. The full walk-around Canadian-built luxury jet sports a new engine and has […]
Chill Factor
Relax, it’s the 2020s and this decade’s décor retreats into a comfort zone that simply says ‘chill’. Home is a sanctuary where we recharge our batteries. We look at ways to do them up, so we can wind down. A softer palette Muted, serene shades make a peaceful haven. Warmer neutrals are snuggling up […]
Energising the airwaves
Mike Puru energisers the airwaves along with Anika Moa and Stacey Morrison on The Hits Drive show from 3 to 7pm. After a decade at The Edge and as TV host for the first two seasons of The Bachelor, he’s the personality from Southland who has won hearts nationwide. So how much fun […]
Tangerine Dreams
Fruity forms of orange fuelled our fashion sense in spring. Citrus shades are still sizzling on summer’s shelves and now they’re set to warm up autumn wardrobes. Eastern cultures have always revered this hot spot on the colour wheel. During Chinese New Year mandarins, tangerines, satsumas are symbols of abundance and fortune. To wear the […]
A grand palaver!
Local comedic favourite Shay Horay presents his latest busker’s baby – Palaver Grand. With a handful of showbiz buddies, in the style of Graham Norton, riotous banter and sparing of wit will entrap the audience in the Spiegeltent on 14 February. The two-hour show promises hearty belly laughs. It’s for one night only […]
Sensational street food
The Night Noodle Market is not just noodles – it’s music, fun and fabulous Asian flavours. Hagley Park’s lakeside Entertainment Triangle will have 21 local and international hand-picked food stalls from February 6, Waitangi Day, until February 15. That’s 10 mouth-watering nights for Christchurch’s celebrated pop-up event under neon lanterns. Event Manager Vanessa […]
Sports Luxe: Leisure-wear’s cool new makeover
Comfortable, classy and practical while still being gorgeous and glamorous – the luxe sportswear style is less trend and more lifestyle. It is the second skin of healthy active people with multi-faceted lives, who also adore fashion and femininity. Putting it together perfectly is the goal post. Is an outfit truly luxe or lackadaisical? We […]
Plump up the pension pot
Whether it’s a comfortable three decades away or in a few short years, it’s tempting to put off planning for retirement and facing fiscal reality. How much of a nest egg we really need can be subjective, varying vastly depending on situations and expectations. A figure plucked out by a few professionals is […]
Blue Bayou
We’ve long had a love affair with the colour blue and in 2020 it’s just as popular as ever. We check out how to work this watery hue into the home. Blue is a cool colour on the palette wheel, but one which warms the heart. Mysterious inky depths of French navy and […]