Madness & Misery: The Court Theatre
If you’re into dramas about delusional stalkers who get to kidnap and imprison their unsuspecting victims, then Stephen King’s Misery, coming to The Court Theatre 4-25 August 2018, should have you booking front row seats. Adapted from his bestselling novel Misery, this is a thriller play about obsession. Director Dan Bain elaborates on […]
Editor’s Perspective: Miriama Kamo
Miriama Kamo was once quoted as saying of her beautiful Grey Lynn villa, “Homes are to be lived in, stomped in, danced in, run in – enjoyed. “If it gets dirty or broken – well, it’s just stuff.” I suspect this isn’t far removed from her philosophy on life. Because, despite playing a […]
Southern Success: Master Painters
The Master Painters New Zealand Association and its members have been painting the South Island red – both in the literal and metaphorical sense of the expression, with South Island businesses achieving notable success in the recently completed New Zealand Master Painter of the Year Awards in Queenstown. While members from Christchurch, Nelson […]
Backyard Winters
Winter in the backyard can either be an inviting wonderland, or a dreary scene to close the curtain to. Why is it that some gardens have that straight-out-of-a-magazine look? It’s very likely it was the professionals’ doing. They ultimately save homeowners time and upkeep, by adding a lifestyle dimension to brighten the darkest […]
Artistic Tutelage: Art Metro
Three years ago, Paul Hobbs was looking for an art class that would help improve his painting. He spied an advert for Art Metro and immediately emailed owner and Director Simon Walmisley; within a short time, Paul found himself enrolled in a class and perched before an easel. Paul currently attends the Tuesday […]
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Kannangara Thomson
As we age, we must eventually turn our minds to what happens if because of accident, illness or just plain old age, we can no longer manage our own affairs. Enter the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988, which allows us to appoint people we trust to manage our affairs […]
Ashburton Activities: Ashburton, the jewel in the Cantabrian crown
If you’re looking for somewhere to go, with a rural heart yet all the fun of the big city, Ashburton is the jewel in the Cantabrian crown. Just an hour south of the city, it is a small town with a big heart. If you’re a bit of a history buff, the Plains […]
The art of Flowers & Wine: Samantha Rose Flowers
On Friday 6 July, something a little special took place at Burnett Street. Number 179 Burnett Street, is occupied by Samantha Rose Flowers. Sam, as she is commonly known around the Mid Canterbury region, paired up with Charlie and Esma Hill from CharRees Vineyard and welcomed seven ladies into the store for Ashburton’s […]
Action-packed: Fitzroy of Merivale
This July the residents of Fitzroy of Merivale are full of festive cheer as well as the delicious traditional luncheon, served at the annual Mid-Winter Christmas celebration. It’s a highly anticipated event on Fitzroy’s entertainment calendar, along with Cup Day, St Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and the programme of concerts and visiting […]
Law firm settles in: Cameron & Co
“We have now completed the integration of three of our four branches into our new premises. It’s great to be together here where we are easily accessible to our clients and we can work together to provide the very best legal services possible.” That’s the view of the team at the law firm […]
