A versatile venue with catering: Jubilee Events
A chance encounter led Cassandra and Julia to discover the perfect venue – the Rangiora Function Centre – and Jubilee Events was formed. The talented duo are now busy hosting a range of events, including birthday celebrations, corporate functions, club events and weddings. The venue offers one of the largest […]
A passion for real estate: Ray White Rangiora
Just as no two homes are identical, real estate agents also come in their own unique package. Now a team of three, Marijke Sheppard and PA Nicola Stokes have welcomed Amy Sheppard to the team. Amy joins Marijke as a salesperson for Ray White Rangiora after six years as a […]
A sensory experience: Kaiapoi Florist & Gifts
They moved on 2 September to their new prime-spot location on Williams Street, Kaiapoi, and with a spectacular 16 metre display window, owner Suzie Lambert can’t wait to get creative, for when it comes to Kaiapoi Florist & Gifts, Suzie says it’s all about the senses. Sight – The impact […]
Hottest Happenings
Winter got you bored? We’ve curated an itinerary of all the latest and greatest events happening over the coming weeks in colourful North Canterbury. Jot these in your diary! KETO 101 SEMINAR Interested in adopting the Keto diet but not sure where to start? We’ve got the event for […]
Bellissima!: Molto Bella
The atmosphere in clothing boutique Molto Bella is so redolent of all things Italian, from the friendly welcome of three darling dogs to the gentle trickle of fountain water and the large Romantic period etchings adorning the walls, that you cannot help but be charmed by it all. And then there are […]
Your new local!: Red Eight Cafe
Stephanie Reeves has always dreamed of opening her own café and three years ago, after retraining as a chef specialising in pastry work, it all became a reality. She is now the proud owner and chef at Kaiapoi’s Red Eight Café and is passionate about serving top-quality food, excellent customer […]
Eat, Shop, Enjoy
There are plenty of reasons north of the Waimakariri River to tempt you out of the city because, although North Canterbury might be known for its picturesque landscape, it also has plenty of bustling hotspots and a jam-packed social calendar. Kaiapoi’s Red Eight Café has been drawing people from far […]
A special northern stop: Red Post Cafe
Winter is well and truly here and a trip to Maruia Springs Thermal Resort or Hanmer Springs to thaw out in the hot pools wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t stop at the Red Post Café to sit by the open fire for a barista-made coffee or sample some hot winter fare […]
To Market To Market
North Canterbury has plenty of markets and fetes to keep the weekends – and pantries – full. Check out our itinerary. Rangiora Church Street Market Saturday 1 June 8am-1pm St John’s Anglican Church, 355 High Street, Rangiora The market is open on the first Saturday of each month. Café, indoor […]
Striking the environmental balance
Humankind has long been plagued by the ‘nature nurture’ debate, but in our small, rural country in the bottom of the South Pacific, our farmers have long been the nurturers of nature, turning their talented hands to the plight of provision not just in New Zealand, but on a global scale. […]
