What’s happening in North Canterbury?

When it comes to the social calendar, North Canterbury is where the action is at, so put your glad rags on and head on out to this happening hotspot.       North Canterbury Expo Saturday 12 October 10am-3pm Rangiora New Life School, 2 Denchs Road, Southbrook, Rangiora The North Canterbury Expo […]

Spring brunch delights: Red Eight Cafe

Popular Kaiapoi eatery Red Eight Café has now introduced its delicious brunch menu every day.     Pastry chef Stephanie Reeves, owner of Red Eight, has spruced up the brunch menu for spring, and extended the hours it’s available. From 8am ‘til 2pm daily, except Sunday when it’s closed, the new brunch […]

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 […]