Race day thrills – Delilah and Amazonita
Bubbly, brunch and all the buzz of race day in the city’s most premium venues. Celebrate Cup Week in unforgettable style at Delilah and Amazonita, your destination for Christchurch’s best dining and entertainment. Whether you’re planning on avoiding the racecourse crowds or looking to lock-in the ultimate celebration before or after the race-day […]
Fresh chef, fresh menu – Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
This local dining institution launches a fresh new menu in November. E quipped with two decades of expertise from across Canterbury’s top kitchens, the new executive chef at Garden Court Brasserie (GCB), Bevan Ward, brings a passionate, modern approach to the relaxed al fresco dining space located inside the iconic Chateau on the […]
Sharp style – Rembrandt
Your menswear style guide for Cup Week events thanks to Rembrandt. Suit or separates? Mix it up! Separates on Tuesday, suit on Saturday. Visit Rembrandt in-store for professional suit fittings. Shirt: Think crisp and breathable, and don’t be afraid to play with colour or pattern. Accessories: A leather belt that matches your shoes, […]
Cup Week style carousel – APT Collections
Playful details meet timeless silhouette when it comes to spring style from Christchurch-operated fashion boutique Apt Collections. From beside the track to beyond Cup Week, this sweet offering in a seasonal palette makes getting dressed a dream. Visit Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre or at aptcollections.co.nz
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 […]
Sculpture festival 2026 – Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
From now until 26 October, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has its seventh annual Sculpture Festival, featuring object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor sculpture by some of Aotearoa’s most exciting artists. Amust for serious collectors and art lovers, explore over 350 works by 73 artists at the Sculpture Festival. From intricate […]
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 […]
