Fabulous Finesse
Shelley Ferguson wears a lot of hats; she’s the editorial director of home and fashion magazines at Bauer Media, including Your Home and Garden; she’s the beloved co-host of The Block New Zealand; she’s also wife of Steve and mum to Flynn and Jett. On Tuesday 12 November, she added another […]
Editor’s Perspective: 12 December 2019
While you’re looking after friends and family this festive season, it’s important you don’t forget to look after ‘you’. Wellbeing Specialist Sarah McGuinness shares her top tips for keeping well over Christmas. 1. Be right here, right now: Practicing mindfulness is probably the last thing you’d think to add to your festive […]
Coolest little wine festival
The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival returns to the Glenmark Domain in March, showcasing the very best the region has to offer. Following the popular event held earlier in the year, organisers are now getting ready for another brilliant festival that is set to feature 30 local wineries and […]
Summer Hotspots
It’s official; summer has hit! We’ve checked out the coolest little spots to make the most of the summer sun. 1. Ben & Jerry’s The brand spanking new scoop shop at Riverside Market offers plenty of euphoric flavours, from sunrise to sunset, that date back to their original 1978 classics. There are […]
New homegrown garden festival
Five garden designers, nine local schools, a collaboration of 32 community gardens and a range of top chefs, scientists, garden experts and sponsors are already signed-up and excitement is growing ahead of Christchurch’s new homegrown garden festival. For three days in March 2020, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens will play host […]
Exciting Times at Elmswood
It’s thrilling times ahead for Elmswood Retirement Village as they finally move into the first phase of a makeover renovation, starting with their classic villas and the serviced units wing within the main building. The villas’ remodelling and interior overhaul will see each villa fitted with an impressive designer kitchen, […]
South Island Summer Escape
Looking for a break away with plenty to see and do this summer? Then explore the South Island where you’ll find majestic landscapes, golden beaches, loads of interesting activities, and fabulous food and wine. For the ultimate summer experience, the Nelson Tasman region will blow you away with its natural […]
Tuia 250 heads to Whakaraupō
Local hapū Ngāti Wheke, based at Rāpaki, is hosting the Tuia 250 commemorations in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour 6-10 December. This is as far south as the Tuia 250 flotilla will travel, marking 250 years since the first encounters between Māori and Europeans and celebrating the voyaging traditions of Aotearoa. As part of […]
A Day at the Polo
Saturday 7 December heralds a glamourous day out, as dapper-suited gents and fancy-frocked ladies gather beneath a marquee at the Port Hills Polo Club for A Day at the Polo. The annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House South Island (RMHSI) is now in its eleventh year. Last year’s event […]
Back to the Streets
It’s the hottest historic festival in the country and it’s about to get even hotter, with Nostalgia Festival’s line-up preparing to turn up the heat in February. Cassels & Sons Nostalgia will showcase an eclectic mix of artists across three stages, featuring acts from around New Zealand and beyond. […]
