Leather love – Two Puppies
Wearable leather art handcrafted in Canterbury and inspired by the wild beauty of Aotearoa. From cherished memories to native birds and wild landscapes, Two Puppies Leather Studio turns stories of Aotearoa into wearable leather art. Founded by Sophia and Lynley, who met while studying Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University, the business began when […]
Spanish brunch at Curator’s House
Taste-test the brand new brunch menu at this central Spanish garden restaurant. Longer, warmer days mean extended opening hours and a brand new brunch menu for Curator’s House. Sitting in the festive season’s sunshine surrounded by flowers and anchored by the house’s 1920s architecture is where this taste of Spanish gastronomy and service […]
The season’s top hairstyles – Haar Design
Volume! Bounce! Cohesion! Christchurch hair stylist Caro Haar shares the inside scoop ahead of spring event season. “When I first came to Christchurch 20 years ago, everyone worked their hairstyle around their hat or fascinator,” says Caro Haar, the award-winning salon owner behind Haar Design in St Albans. “Today, a few still do […]
Stay for the show at Quest on Kilmore
For an inner city break during New Zealand Cup & Show Week, make the modern and serviced Quest Hotel Apartments your home base. After a day exploring, shopping, or working in our vibrant city, celebrating at the races, or a family day out the A&P Show, convenience and relaxation are the next order […]
Pearlicious: Mermade Pearl Studio
Contemporary pearl jewellery with a fashion-led point of view. Pearls may be timeless, but the way we wear them continues to evolve. At Christchurch-based Mermade Pearl Studio, founder and designer Lisa Yuyi takes a distinctly contemporary approach to one of jewellery’s most enduring materials. With a background in fashion design from AUT, Lisa […]
Jockeys and gees gees: Golden Mile Tavern
The Templeton tavern that brings Cup and Show Week to life. There’s nowhere quite like the Golden Mile Tavern for celebrating New Zealand Cup and Show Week from 7 to 14 November. While the pub is a hub for horse racing all year round, Cup Week is the biggest event of the year […]
Rural raceday style – Whistle & Pop
At its roots, Cup and Show Week celebrates the coming together of town and country, anchored by premium agricultural and elite equestrian events. South Island accessories brand Whistle & Pop shares a similar origin: sophisticated jewellery with a rural twist. We’ve handpicked these pieces so you can capture the essence of Cup and […]
Nailed it – Zara’s Beauty Room
It only comes around once a year, so let your nails turn heads this Cup and Show Week. “I’ve always been passionate about nail art,” says Zara Spiers, owner of Zara’s Beauty Room in Spreydon. “For me, nails are a mini canvas, and I love turning them into something beautiful. It’s important because […]
Dress for the occasion – Darcy Boutique
Cup and Show Week brings a little extra excitement to Christchurch. It’s a chance to dress up, embrace colour – but where do you find something that makes you feel fabulous? For Darcy Boutique owner Victoria Knutson, that sense of occasion is one of the joys of curating each season’s collection. “I’ve always […]
Catering connoisseurs – Halswell Bakery
Business meetings, family celebrations or office shout – whatever you’re celebrating, freshly baked savouries and slices will win the day. F ood is the star of any event, cultivating joy and lively chatter between guests, so it pays to have a catering team who knows what works. Fortunately, the Halswell Bakery has your […]
