Top of the South foodie’s tour
From character-rich cafés serving up classic Kiwi fare to beautifully restored taverns oozing with historic charm and hearty pub grub, and uber-modern eateries, dining at the top of the South Island is an exploration of sensational flavours, textures and artisanal food aroha. Here’s our guide to a foodie’s tour of the top of […]
Summit to sea: Run Akaroa
What if your running resolution or step count challenge was disguised as a charming weekend getaway amongst Akaroa’s seaside spell? No tourists. No traffic. Just you and the Summit Road, with the shimmering Akaroa Harbour on one side and the vast South Pacific on the other. The inaugural Run Akaroa on Sunday 17 […]
Akaroa is open
The recent floods on Banks Peninsula have not dampened community spirit in Akaroa, the town is open for business and pleasure with plenty of fun planned for the coming months. After weeks of wild weather on Banks Peninsula, Akaroa is doing what it does best, which is rallying together, drying out and getting […]
Hanmer Springs
Whether you’re a runner or a rambler, Hanmer Springs has a wealth of options for getting out into nature this autumn. For some Cantabrians, autumn is the ‘Goldilocks’ season and nowhere does it better than Hanmer Springs. Neither too hot nor too cold, at this time of year its rich bronze and golden […]
Discover Fiordland
It’s time to explore your southern backyard. People flock to Fiordland for its famous natural icons like Piopiotahi Milford Sound and the Great Walks, but beyond is a slice of cultural, geological and scenic paradise. Milford Sound: The eighth wonder of the world Carved by glaciers during the ice ages, Piopiotahi Milford Sound […]
A day in Darfield
From iconic bakery pies and duck-feeding picnics to forest wanders and a relaxed wine-fuelled dinner, here’s how to spend a perfectly paced day enjoying Darfield’s small town charm. This easy itinerary showcases the best bites, sights and local delights on offer. 9am: Hit up Darfield Bakery for morning tea Founded in 1972 by […]
What’s on in Hurunui
28 FEB: Hanmer Motorfest 2026 A full-throttle Saturday packed with gleaming chrome, roaring engines and nostalgic vibes, plus live entertainment, great food, and a best dressed competition. For $5 tickets per person, immerse yourself in a mesmerising array of meticulously restored classics, from iconic muscle cars to graceful cruisers and everything in between. […]
Tattoo takeover: Auckland Tattoo Convention
Almost 200 world-class national and international tattoo artists will meet under one roof in March at Auckland’s first-ever international tattoo convention. Whether it’s a dream piece or just curiosity that beckons, don’t miss this opportunity. Auckland’s cultural calendar is set to become striking with the launch of the city’s first-ever international tattoo convention, […]
Building for better: All proceeds from Rolleston home sale go to Māia Health Foundation
A newly built home in Rolleston is being sold with all proceeds going to Māia Health Foundation’s fundraising for the redevelopment of Christchurch Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The architecturally designed Arbor Green three-bedroom property was built by Hughes Developments, which has committed 100 percent of the sale price to Māia to support improvements to the region’s specialist […]
Who’s responsible? – Property Scouts
Timaru property management experts Mark and Cassie Stone break down the infamous Osaki case – a pivotal New Zealand legal precedent from 2014 to 2016 that became a turning point for tenant liability. The Osaki Case (Holler & Rouse vs Osaki) hugely impacted landlords nationwide. Previously, tenants were held responsible for any damage […]
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