Where the best parties happen: Chipmunks Playland and Cafe
At Chipmunks in Wigram, owners Anna and Dell are taking birthday parties to a whole new level. As part of a recent playground upgrade, new features at the facility include an interactive slide, project ball pit – and a 360-degree video camera for recording birthday parties. The interactive video is proving to […]
Firm favourite for foodies: Original Foods Baking Co.
You’ve likely heard of this locally owned and operated Canterbury family business, which has been a firm favourite since its beginnings in 1991… but if you’re unsure, we’re willing to bet you’ll have given them a go without knowing it. Been on an Air New Zealand flight recently? The delicious […]
Wigram’s must-visit: Le Bakermen Cafe and Bakery
From classic Kiwi favourites to fresh, modern ideas with a twist, the impressive range of scrumptious options at Le Bakermen Café and Bakery in Wigram makes it well worth a visit. Creating familiar dishes with an added flair, owner Will Leung opened the vibrant eatery in March and describes his […]
Coffee with heart: Coffee Worx
Do you enjoy really good coffee and the great outdoors? Coffee Worx, a Christchurch coffee roastery, has found there are many passionate coffee drinkers, who – just like you – enjoy the invigorating hit of sitting in their favourite outdoor spot sipping their favourite coffee. That’s why Coffee Worx developed […]
Bread made the Kiwi way: Artisan Bakehouse
Jason Scott, the owner of Artisan Bakehouse in Wigram, has come a long way since he baked his first loaf of bread 17 years ago. It is his love of baking and passion for producing quality traditionally fermented bread that has helped him and his team grow his company from […]
Mix of old & new: Wigram
Wigram is expanding, not only culturally and historically, but geographically too. Awatea Green, a new living place, offers shared green spaces, playgrounds, meandering pathways and cycle lanes to take you all the way to the city. Wigram Primary School’s new campus is open and exciting. New restaurants, retail outlets and community services […]
Uplifting entertainment
Looking for something to do in the weekend? Wigram offers the perfect escape – both literally and figuratively, with the latest uplifting entertainment. You can live the dream of piloting your own plane in a variety of simulator experiences at the Wigram Museum. The ever-popular Mosquito Mission flight simulator incorporates […]
Passionate about pickles: The Picklery
Amongst the quality range of locally-produced, gourmet wholesalers at the Wigram Pantry Collective, you’ll find Gordon’s ‘The Picklery.’ From tangy gherkin relish or long slice, cross slice, crinkle cut and whole gherkins, to delectable chilli and honey, old school and posh party pickled onions to make that platter extra-special – […]
A beer-y good place: Wigram Brewing Co
Beer Lingo 101: what’s in a ‘fillery’? Well beer of course, lots of beer. A fillery is somewhere you go to ‘fill’ your riggers, half Gs, growlers, or fancy double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel beer hydro flask with, you guessed it, fresh cold beer! At Wigram’s Craft Beer Fillery […]
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 […]
