A charitable dinner
On Friday 18 October, The Tannery and Cassels Brewery hosted a black tie evening of legance to support the Pathway Trust. To help ensure the success of the recent dinner, Alasdair Cassels provided his beautiful venue, The Tannery, at no charge and purchased a table of ten for the dinner to provide […]
A collaborative collection
What does popular New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker have in common with an Australian denim production house? A whole lot, it seems. Karen Walker has just revealed her latest project; a collaboration with Outland Denim. Based in Queensland, Australia, Outland Denim is a B-Corp company and one of the world’s […]
Editor’s Perspective: 7 November 2019
“Health is a crown that the healthy wear but only the sick can see it.” – Imam Shafi’ee You hear about broken hearts all the time. What you don’t hear so much of are stories of broken pancreases. The pancreas plays a pretty important role in the body, producing insulin […]
The resort for foodies: Methven Resort
The sublime Methven Resort, one of the most popular and luxurious places to stay in Canterbury, has new management and a new logo. New Directors, Olé and Bruce Wallis, know and understand the ethos of Methven Resort better than anyone, and are the perfect choice to bring this much-loved establishment into a […]
Celebrating Taranaki’s vibrant heart
The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival has been presenting a selection of gardens each spring for over a decade – 2019 marks the fifteenth edition. Its continuing and growing success in subsequent years can be linked to the diversity and quality of gardens on offer as well as the wide range of other […]
Losing the house – are there alternatives?
If you were to go into long-term residential care, do you fear that all your hard-earned assets will be used to pay for that care? Kannangara Thomson Partner Brent Selwyn fills us in on the alternatives. Let’s get one thing clear. Senior care is expensive and it is asset […]
Events Itinerary
There are some exciting events and escapades coming to Ashburton in coming weeks, things that will tempt, tantalise and treat attendees. Looking for things to do and places to go? We’ve got a bunch. 3 NOVEMBER Great golfing KPMG and the YMCA are joining fabulous forces for a fun-filled day […]
Pasifika play returns
Twenty-five years ago, Pasifika play Fresh Off the Boat debuted before New Zealand audiences; now, a new generation can experience this ground-breaking play at The Court Theatre from 19 October to 9 November. The story follows Charles as he emigrates from Samoa to 1990s Christchurch for a new life in […]
Charity store’s new home
After outgrowing its former premises, the brand new purpose-built St Vincent de Paul store in Papanui provides not only ample space and storage, but the style and functionality to beautifully showcase its ever-changing range of clothing and household items. Officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel in August, the previous building […]
Defying the odds
Marty Murchison, owner of Master Builder Murchison Homes, lives his life defying the odds. When you meet this rather enigmatic character, a feeling of ‘anything really is possible’ is immediately impressed upon you. It might be his signature laugh. Perhaps it’s his smarts and gumption. It could be his zest for life. […]
