Nadia Lim gets vegeful

She is proudly an omnivore but Nadia Lim isn’t afraid to make veges the star of the show. We catch up with the culinary mastermind about how good old veges have given her a hit of inspiration in the kitchen.       You’ve just launched My Plant-based Bag, a limited-edition meal […]

Editor’s Perspective: 24 October 2019

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson     It’s long been said that laughter is the best medicine and, although the sentiment behind this age-old adage is by its very nature rather sweet, the science on laughter actually stacks up. Not only […]

Fashion, frocks & fascinators

A spectacle of racing will entertain the crows, celebratory bubbles will clink and fabulous fashion will feature because, for as long as we can remember, fashion has been inextricably entwined with horse racing.     And although fierce competition between trainers, drivers and breeders is a timeless feature of the sport, the […]

Riverside Farmers’ Market comes to life

“We have lived and breathed this project for three years. To see it come to fruition, looking and feeling just as we imagined it, is far more than simply satisfying. It is absolutely thrilling. Now we want the people of Christchurch to love it too.”     Richard Peebles, Mike Percasky and […]

Ohoka’s big day out

For almost three decades, Ohoka has been welcoming visitors from all over the country to its annual Garden Tour and Fête.       Featuring a self-guided tour of stunning local gardens and a gorgeous country fete at Ohoka School filled with local stallholders, food, raffles, entertainment and the ever-popular Pimms tent, […]

Seamless and memorable: Wedding Professionals

Specialising in wedding planning for more than 20 years, Suzanne Carson of Wedding Professionals NZ Planners is dedicated to ensuring your special day is seamless, memorable and personalised. Wedding Professionals offers planning, design and style expertise, and comprehensive packages to suit the happy couple. Destination weddings are also on offer and, with […]

A very fine fete: Geraldine Summer Fete

This year marks the 10th birthday of Canterbury’s finest fête. Begin Cup Week celebrations early with a relaxing day out at the Geraldine Summer Fête.     On Thursday 7 November from 9:30am-4pm, 200 stalls will showcase amazing products and gifts – from gorgeous jewellery to handmade furniture and delicious food – […]

Sanitation sorted: Dakins Group

Husband and wife team Diane Dakin and Jay Ritchie of the Dakins Group are proud and passionate of their reputation for providing portable toilet and bathroom facilities for more 60 years.       The family-run business covers all kinds of events in Canterbury and beyond. “The largest events we provide portable […]

Adorn it with flowers: Ilam Florist

Renowned for their flowers and quality service, Ilam Florist brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise to customers in Christchurch and beyond.     They have a beautiful and wide selection of flowers for all occasions, be it births, weddings, bereavements, corporate events, anniversaries, flowers of congratulations, or even just […]

The heart of Hanmer: Clear Ridge Apartments

Situated right on our doorstep, Hanmer Springs is known as New Zealand’s Alpine Spa Village, attracting adrenalin-lovers from at home and across the globe.     Each apartment at Clear Ridge Apartments is self-contained and appointed to high standards, with restaurants and cafés nearby, and the golf course is just across the […]