Reasons to head to Hanmer

Hanmer Springs – that magical place which offers something for everyone! The sub-alpine town is gearing up for holiday time, with entertainment, gourmet dining and an interesting array of boutique shops and galleries to enjoy, not to mention that pivotal attraction – the gorgeous springs, which features six different types of pool systems, topping at […]

Summer in North Canterbury

The weather is heating up – and so is the events itinerary for North Canterbury! Here’s a few fun events you can look forward to from now until the end of the year.       Kaiapoi Community Garden Open Day Kaiapoi Community Garden, Hilton Street, Sunday 10 November, 10am-1pm Enjoy a slice of nature […]

The resort for foodies: Methven Resort

The sublime Methven Resort, one of the most popular and luxurious places to stay in Canterbury, has new management and a new logo. New Directors, Olé and Bruce Wallis, know and understand the ethos of Methven Resort better than anyone, and are the perfect choice to bring this much-loved establishment into a new season.   […]

Celebrating Oamaru’s colonial heyday

Oamaru is about to undergo its annual metamorphosis, stepping back in time to the Victorian era. From 13 to 17 November, the town will celebrate its colonial heyday, with old fashioned entertainment, historical information and people promenading in period costumes.       A variety of events have been tailored to the 2019 theme of […]

Celebrating Taranaki’s vibrant heart

The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival has been presenting a selection of gardens each spring for over a decade – 2019 marks the fifteenth edition. Its continuing and growing success in subsequent years can be linked to the diversity and quality of gardens on offer as well as the wide range of other activities.     […]

The go-to for all things plumbing: GW Plumbing

In the greater Wanaka area, Glen Williams is known throughout as being everyone’s definitive go to for all things plumbing.       As the second longest serving plumber in Wanaka, Glen Williams’s trademark style of work ethic and wit has earnt him plenty of loyal customers over the last two decades. This year, Glen […]

Shaking prompts garden festival

An opportunity to see the world-renowned ‘Wall of Waiau’ and ‘Lake Rebekah’, the lake created when the 2016 Waiau-Kaikoura earthquake triggered a massive landslide that dammed the Leader River, is an attraction of this year’s Hurunui Garden Festival, being held from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 November 2019.     The Woodchester Walls and Waterfalls […]

Events Itinerary

There are some exciting events and escapades coming to Ashburton in coming weeks, things that will tempt, tantalise and treat attendees. Looking for things to do and places to go? We’ve got a bunch.     3 NOVEMBER  Great golfing KPMG and the YMCA are joining fabulous forces for a fun-filled day of golf at […]

Diner-style burger bar: Boulder Burgers

Heading to the Hanmer Springs Fete this November? Stop for a bite to eat and something sweet at Boulder Burgers, Hanmer’s ‘50s-inspired, American-style burger bar in the heart of the recently established Boulder Precinct.       Step back in time and enjoy the ambience of an American diner-style burger bar, complete with good ol’ […]

Ohoka’s big day out

For almost three decades, Ohoka has been welcoming visitors from all over the country to its annual Garden Tour and Fête.       Featuring a self-guided tour of stunning local gardens and a gorgeous country fete at Ohoka School filled with local stallholders, food, raffles, entertainment and the ever-popular Pimms tent, the event provides […]