Sew perfect! – Quilters Quarters
It was just over nine years ago that Pauline Forrest changed her career and bought a business in the township of Rangiora. It was a business that Pauline, a self-confessed “handicrafty kind of girl”, had a passion for and, under her management, Quilters Quarters has gone from strength to strength, providing the […]
Full Swing into Spring: North Canterbury’s spring social calendar
Every year North Canterbury’s spring social calendar gets more exciting. Spring is in full swing, and so is every weekend in Waimakariri. Visit www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/ for the low down on what’s happening, where to be and when. For the sports fans: New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Championships Team Time Trial is […]
Hanmer’s Fashion Haven: Lifestyles
Lifestyles in Hanmer lures repeat customers from as far as the Gold Coast, with its expansive range of swimwear. Many make a weekend of it, as they can pop across to the pools and show them off! Bond-Eye’s Sea-level range (formerly Nip-Tuck) suits many different figures, as do Seafolly and […]
A beautiful range: Boulder Point
Wendy Lamont has been turning her talented hand to all manner of exquisite handmade crafts for the past 30 years After making wedding supplies for a young friend without a big budget, she realised how much satisfaction she got from the process. “Every wedding I do, the customer has a […]
The paragon of technology: Paragon Computers
When your IT system thinks it’s the boss of you and refuses to sit quietly in the background supporting your business, call Paragon Computers, they’ll soon put it straight. If you’re new in business, or growing fast, the team can take care of your mounting technology needs, leaving you free […]
‘Fush’ & Chips: FUSH
It doesn’t get any more Kiwi than a plate of fish and chips, unless of course, you’re throwing in a side of Māori language lessons. The popular casual eatery and seafood restaurant in the heart of Wigram Skies has introduced free te reo Māori classes and the first event earlier […]
Part of a legacy: Refurbished Town Hall
The opportunity to get an exclusive preview of the extensive refurbishment of the Town Hall saw me standing on the old site of the Crowne Plaza one fine spring day. Now a Gap-Filler-style area full of food caravans with happy, relaxed locals meandering through, memories came flooding back, reminding me […]
Talk of the town: Entertainment Central
There is no question the Canterbury quakes were a game-changer. They took from Christchurch an iconic identity, one it had been building and nurturing since the Canterbury Association settled the surrounding province of Canterbury and gave the city its name in 1848. With the brunt of Mother’s Nature’s force concentrated […]
Italian-style Heaven: The Birdwood
Everything you could want right in your neighbourhood is probably at The Birdwood in Beckenham. Nestled in a convivial locality near the Port hills, this place is both laid-back and authentic Unpretentiously industrial-vibed and operating from a previous shop corner, The Birdwood, or centre-for-superior-sustenance caters to both body and soul […]
Head back to the City: A Rolling Stone
In the heart of the city at 579 Colombo Street, you’ll find a unique restaurant and entertainment destination that will really personalise your next event and make it something special. Two threads intertwine at A Rolling Stone: it’s a fabulous venue for concerts, musicians, entertainers and touring shows; and a […]
