Luxury in bloom: Village Lake Luxury Apartments

Treat yourself to a renewing and luxurious weekend away in the gorgeous Hanmer Springs village. Whether you enjoy spring through picnics and boutique shopping, or nature walks and cycle trails, Village Lake Luxury Apartments is the ideal place for your weekend away. Perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy the best of spring, Village […]

WIN with New Zealand Fashion Week’s Spring Fashion Festival!

Always wanted to see behind the scenes at New Zealand Fashion Week? Well now is your chance! ⁠ ⁠ We’ve teamed up with @nzfashionwk to send you and a friend on a money-can’t-buy backstage pre-show experience for either The Iconic Presents The New Guard, Caitlin Crisp x BONNIE, or The George Presents The […]

Beyond the track: Serve Social

Cup and Show Week is about the races, fashion, and celebrating with friends and colleagues – but don’t let that stop you from taking the celebrations one step further. Serve Social is Christchurch’s ultimate spot to eat, drink, and play. With activities and packages to meet all interests and skill levels, the St […]

Race day favourite: The Golden Mile

For horse owners, Cup and Show Week is a time of celebration – and one of the biggest moments on any Cantabrian’s calendar. For The Golden Mile Tavern owner Murray Hollamby, Cup and Show Week is a significant event. With gallopers of his own as well as sponsored races in the Motukarara harness […]

Give your smile a spa day: Smooch

Can you imagine actually looking forward to visiting the dentist? For many, dental anxiety is real, triggered by painful experiences, sensitivity to sounds and scents, or feeling out of control in the chair. Smooch Dental Spa is reimagining that experience. More lounge than clinic, it offers a spa-like atmosphere with soft lighting, calming […]

Racing camaraderie: Hornby Club

A sports bar with tradition and racing supporters is your home for Cup Week. I f you are looking for a sports bar where tradition lies in the racing community, Hornby Club is the place to be. With a manned TAB terminal, three TAB pods, raffles, big breakfasts and a 4x6m super screen, […]

Explore the Garden City: Christchurch Attractions

When the city comes alive and events pull you in every direction, trust one mode of transport to get you there on time – without the parking nightmare. With 18 stops covering the city’s hot spots and busiest venues, the tram and its ‘hop on, hop off’ service is a saviour. Stop 4 […]

Celebrate Cup Week: Addington Raceway

Christchurch, our favourite time of the year is almost here. Turn your emails off and your energy on for the best week on the Canterbury calendar. Addington Raceway IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day draws thousands to witness Australasia’s greatest harness race. As the jewel in the crown of Addington Cup Week, expect […]

Visual vivace: Tait Gallery

Hanmer Springs is a centre for adventure and indulgence. Tait Gallery prides itself on being a place where the imagination can run wild. Owner William Taylor invites you to call in next time you’re in the alpine village, and explore all the beautiful creations on display. “We believe that a visit to Tait […]

Fight for flight: Canterbury’s Westpac Rescue

Canterbury’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a lifeline for rural and remote Canterbury communities, where access is limited and every second counts. In late November, you can soak under the stars at Hanmer Springs and support this lifesaving cause. O n Friday, 28 November, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will host a […]