A special northern stop: Red Post Cafe
Winter is well and truly here and a trip to Maruia Springs Thermal Resort or Hanmer Springs to thaw out in the hot pools wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t stop at the Red Post Café to sit by the open fire for a barista-made coffee or sample some hot winter fare like a cottage […]
To Market To Market
North Canterbury has plenty of markets and fetes to keep the weekends – and pantries – full. Check out our itinerary. Rangiora Church Street Market Saturday 1 June 8am-1pm St John’s Anglican Church, 355 High Street, Rangiora The market is open on the first Saturday of each month. Café, indoor craft, garage, white […]
Striking the environmental balance
Humankind has long been plagued by the ‘nature nurture’ debate, but in our small, rural country in the bottom of the South Pacific, our farmers have long been the nurturers of nature, turning their talented hands to the plight of provision not just in New Zealand, but on a global scale. Yet as […]
Exceptional events: North Canterbury
North of the Waimak is a happening hotspot with a range of exciting events set to hit the streets in the coming weeks. We’ve picked out our faves. Derelict Brewing Tap Takeover Head along to craft beer and cider fillery The Good Drop on 27 April for a pint courtesy of micro brewing […]
Culinary dream come true: Lemongrass
Chef Sriamorn Reavill has always wanted to share with people the home cooked food she had growing up in her native Thailand. Her restaurant, Lemongrass, is the culmination of that dream. Most days and nights she can be found there cooking up traditional Thai dishes, some innovative shared plates and meals, and delicious […]
Plan your Perfect Party: Jubilee Events
After three years of managing fundraising events, fellow mums Julia Dockerill and Cassandra Kelly decided to set up their own events management company. After a chance encounter led to them to discover the Rangiora Function Centre, Jubilee Events was formed. Now they are busy hosting events including birthday celebrations, corporate functions and weddings. […]
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