Award-winning artist honours Doris Day
Popular local performer Ali Harper is bringing her show A Doris Day Special back to Christchurch to honour and celebrate Doris Day since her death in March at the age of 97. Portraying the Hollywood icon herself, Christchurch entertainer Ali Harper will sing many of the great hit songs that […]
The perfect place: Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Cafe
If you are looking for a great day out to banish those winter blues then Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Café at Tinwald, Ashburton is your ideal destination. Only an hour from Christchurch, it’s the perfect place to catch up with friends for coffee and something scrumptious, browse exquisite giftware, or […]
Twilight in the Vines: CharRees Vineyard
Good things have always been said to come in small packages and when it comes to certain things in life, it’s all about quality over quantity. CharRees meets both these briefs in a small family owned boutique vineyard just off State Highway One on southern edge of Ashburton, just south […]
Winter’s Hottest Ashburton Events
As winter begins to make its chilly presence felt, there’s still plenty of fun activities to keep the whole family busy, active and entertained in Ashburton over the next few months. Here’s our list of top events coming up to get you through those colder days and nights. 1. Room […]
Winter shoe style: Style Footwear Ashburton
From slippers to snow boots, the shelves are groaning with gorgeous footwear at Style Footwear Ashburton. The team – Melissa, Brian and Trudy – are thrilled with the winter range and hope customers will be too. Strong again this season is ankle boots – there are a few long boots […]
A Run With Heart
Ashburton’s Lake Hood is the picturesque location for a run with heart – both figuratively and literally. One of several events across New Zealand supporting the Heart Foundation, the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Sunday 12 May 2019! Heart disease is New Zealand’s single […]
Living the dream: Lake Hood Project
As the growth of mid-Canterbury’s picturesque Lake Hood development continues, the latest extensions will see a further 39 premium lakeside sections added. Eventually, Lake Hood will double its current size, covering 160 hectares. Offering affordable lakeside living, minutes from Ashburton, residents are ‘living the dream’ in a close community with […]
An oasis of treats: Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café
Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café is an oasis of treats for the tummy, home and garden. Providing the perfect stop for lunch and a stretch of the legs en route to and from Christchurch, it’s even better for a day out. One of Ashburton’s ‘in the know’ pleasures, Lushingtons is […]
Lakeside Luxury: Symphony on the Lake
The Picnic Company, a Canterbury handmade gourmet picnic catering business, is starting out as it intends to go forward, by creating a food-inspired event centred around sharing and gathering with community The Symphony on the Lake will bring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, leading soloists Amati Pati of Sol3Mio and award-winning […]
Ashburton’s Blooming Beauty
A garden blooming with flowers and trees, shrubs, and an array of colourful foliage creates a serene, embracing atmosphere endearing to the heart. As you head out south of Christchurch, along State Highway One and into Ashburton, you will find just that. As you enter the town, turn right at […]











