Living the dream: Lake Hood Project
As the growth of mid-Canterbury’s picturesque Lake Hood development continues, the latest extensions will see a further 39 premium lakeside sections added. Eventually, Lake Hood will double its current size, covering 160 hectares. Offering affordable lakeside living, minutes from Ashburton, residents are ‘living the dream’ in a close community with […]
Basket Case
Where would we be without baskets? Used since ancient times to carry water, store household items and keep food dry, not much has changed as we continue to see the intrinsic value of baskets in our day to day lives. As we increasingly seek alternatives to plastic, baskets boast that eco-luxury […]
Gorgeous Giftware: Darfield Gift Gallery
Experience and wander through the oldest historic building in Darfield. Upstairs at the Darfield Gift Gallery, you will discover a treasure trove of beautiful items such as the Ashley and Co. range, Ecoya candles and diffusers, Citta candles, travel bags and linen, Stella & Gemma and Stilen jewellery. Winter clothing, shoes and […]
Louvred Luxury: Louvre Solutions
As the long summer days slowly drift into autumn, rest assured that your outdoor living experience can be extended all year with a Louvre Solutions roof system. Now is the perfect time to have Louvre Solutions create a stylishly comfortable oasis for you and your family. Louvre Solutions’ roof systems […]
Bespoke Furniture Specialists: Design 5 Upholstery
The small, talented team at Design 5 Upholstery can bring your ideas to life by creating bespoke furniture from scratch. Specialising in crafting custom-made seating for interior designers and high-end retailers across the country, past projects include seating for the Christchurch Town Hall, as well as 200 headboards for the […]
North Canterbury’s hidden gem: Ruby Six
Ruby Six, North Canterbury’s much loved design and gift store, is committed to providing a personal and satisfying shopping experience that is second to none. “Our expertise lies in understanding our customers and our satisfaction comes from their excitement when we help them find the perfect thing!” owner Jenni Dobbie […]
All About Aotearoa: Simply New Zealand
The name says it all. Simply New Zealand is simply that – a 100 percent Kiwi-owned, nationwide retailer of the largest selection of New Zealand giftware. With stores at the BNZ Shopping Centre, the Canterbury Museum and two at Christchurch Airport, tourists and locals are well provided for. Browse the genuine, […]
Contemporary Cool: Majuba Gallery
If you find yourself at the picturesque locale of Hanmer Springs this summer, a visit to contemporary art space Majuba Gallery, 5 Conical Hill Road, should be top of your list. Currently their featured artist is South Westland born and raised Kelvin McMillan, whose simple architectural subjects – be it […]
One-Stop Christmas Shop: Coco Gifts
It’s the last day of the working year, the office closed at lunchtime and Phillippa was due in town for a Christmas party at 4pm. But first, she needed gifts! Finally leaving her desk at 2:30pm, she still had to do the shopping, change into her party clothes, and be […]
Waste not, Want not: Natural Flow South
Are you looking for a simple, environmentally friendly sewage treatment system that doesn’t require expensive, on-going maintenance? The NaturalFlow system not only provides an eco-sustainable sewage solution and produces a high quality result to treat wastewater, but saves money and time. Keeping it simple is the company’s philosophy – using […]
