An artisan fête: Mid-Canterbury St John
What started as an offer of a stroll through six hectares of spectacular gardens now includes a fête with more than 90 stalls and live entertainment. The second annual event for mid-Canterbury St John will raise funds for its community health initiatives and also for local services. Hosted by Sue and Ted […]
Come one, come all: Ashburton Boulevard Day
Ashburton’s Boulevard Day is Mid Canterbury’s finest shopping event. This year marks the 45th running of this exclusive fete in the heart of Ashburton. Organisers are overwhelmed at the amazing feedback for holding the fete in the Ashburton Domain, and this year promises a new and exciting atmosphere. They will be showcasing […]
Working with fashion: Fashionworks
Whether you’re in Hanmer Springs for the great outdoors or the great indoors, FashionWorks can dress you for any occasion. Warm coats and jackets to combat the cold, soft and comfy clothes for relaxing by the fire or high heels and glam for a special event; it’s all under the one […]
Lose yourself in art: Tait Gallery
A festival is always a drawcard and this year’s Hanmer Village Winter Festival is no exception. Among the highlights at this year’s event – from July 2 to 31 – is a children’s art expo, sponsored by Hanmer’s Tait Gallery and The Drawing Room (Christchurch). On display at Boulder Point Precinct throughout […]
Sensational swimwear: Lifestyles Hanmer
As much as Hanmer Springs is all about outdoor pursuits and hot pools, equally it’s about indoor pursuits, such as restaurant fine-dining, cafe culture and fabulous shopping. If heading to the pools and donning swimwear, the most important thing is that the swimsuit flatters the figure, rather than just covers it. […]
Legendary lunches to dining and nightlife: Viaduct Restaurant
Christchurch favourite Viaduct Restaurant has done it again with a revamped menu upping the ante in winter dining stakes along Oxford Terrace. Top of the must-do list at this multi-dimensional eatery overlooking the Avon River is a new Legendary Lunch with drinks package available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You won’t […]
Best in brewing: Wigram Brewing
At Wigram Brewing company the service philosophy is that beer is a language and communication is everything. And with over 17 years in the industry and an extensive range to show for it… it is fair to say they know what they are talking about. Said range includes […]
Decades of deliciousness: Pasta Vera
For decades Pasta Vera has filled homes with a little taste of Italy. Their delicious, mouth-watering range of pasta is made using locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love and passion. For 20 years, the 100 percent New Zealand owned and operated business, has used locally sourced […]
Experience the magic: Amuri Estate
Amuri Estate is a special luxury destination where you can relax and unwind or take in some of the excitement of Hanmer Springs Winter Festival this July. At night be captivated by the moonlight dancing on the snowy mountains, by day stay toasty-warm in the lodge or pop into […]
Goodies and gifts galore: Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts
Big, bright new premises equate to more gifts and goodies at Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts shop in the Hanmer Springs Boulder Point Precinct. Owner Wendy Lamont recently shifted to new premises, right next door to her previous shop in Chisholm Street (across from the duck pond), and now […]
