Silly Season Celebrations
North Canterbury has put on its elf hat and pointed shoes and is playing perfect host to a wide range of events that capture the silly side of the season. We’ve found a collection of our favourite festive events, so get out your social planner and start making plans. Christmas […]
Hanmer’s new lease on life
Hanmer Springs is Canterbury’s recreational heart, with the natural hot springs to which this tantalising township owes its name offering a respite for bustling city dwellers Now it’s set to get bigger and better than ever before, with plans for five new thermal pools and a new aquatic thrill ride. General […]
Hanmer’s 1950’s style diner: Boulder Burger
The ultimate 1950’s Americana experience is coming to Hanmer, so get ready for a blast of retro culture and a menu bursting with classic diner staples. The eagerly-awaited Boulder Burger Bar at the Boulder Precinct – Hanmer Springs’ newest café and retail shopping precinct – will open its doors in […]
How to have a happy holiday: Pasta Vera
With the arrival of guests – expected and unexpected – at Christmas, and kids home from uni or overseas who always seem to be on the prowl for food, suddenly there’s no time for relaxation, because you’re too busy fretting about what to conjure up for the next meal. Pasta […]
Nick in the City
I’m fortunate enough to be on the coal face of the development within the city and of course spent some time going over the new Town Hall. I can’t say that I’m not excited by what will be my first visit for a function. Tim Beveridge is bringing his acclaimed […]
Urban therapy: Melbourne’s calling
It’s the holiday time of year. Liesl Johnstone looks at why Melbourne is hot property for your travel itinerary. Almost-summer is as good a time as any for some Aussie urbanity; some Melbourne time. Wake up here, and things could definitely be worse. Straight from New Zealand, there are a […]
Silly Season Celebrations
Ashburton has put on its Santa hat and is playing prestigious host to a wide range of events that capture the spirit of the silly season. We’ve curated a collection of our festive favourites, so whip out your social planner and mark some dates. Marvellous Markets On Sunday 9 December […]
Southern hospitality on the map
Southern hospitality has long been regarded as a geographical drawcard of trip a to the Southern Lakes region. Now Eichardt’s Private Hotel and The Spire Hotel have put this famous ‘Southern hospitality’ on the map in a more formal capacity, taking out the top gongs during international awards season. Famed […]
Explore Akaroa
Spying the land through their portholes last century, French colonisers set their hearts on Akaroa and it’s not hard to see why. To this day, beauty, adventure and hospitality are at the heart of this quaint coastal village. Located on the south-east side of the deep, sheltered Akaroa Harbour, the […]
The Heart of the City
Home is and always will be so much more than where the heart is, particularly as it relates to the Garden City. It is this strong sense of patriotism that is propelling Christchurch clothing company DUAL into the sartorial spotlight. Described by its owners as “the last man standing of […]
