Lose yourself in art: Tait Gallery
A festival is always a drawcard and this year’s Hanmer Village Winter Festival is no exception. Among the highlights at this year’s event – from July 2 to 31 – is a children’s art expo, sponsored by Hanmer’s Tait Gallery and The Drawing Room (Christchurch). On display at Boulder Point Precinct throughout […]
Sensational swimwear: Lifestyles Hanmer
As much as Hanmer Springs is all about outdoor pursuits and hot pools, equally it’s about indoor pursuits, such as restaurant fine-dining, cafe culture and fabulous shopping. If heading to the pools and donning swimwear, the most important thing is that the swimsuit flatters the figure, rather than just covers it. […]
Legendary lunches to dining and nightlife: Viaduct Restaurant
Christchurch favourite Viaduct Restaurant has done it again with a revamped menu upping the ante in winter dining stakes along Oxford Terrace. Top of the must-do list at this multi-dimensional eatery overlooking the Avon River is a new Legendary Lunch with drinks package available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You won’t […]
Best in brewing: Wigram Brewing
At Wigram Brewing company the service philosophy is that beer is a language and communication is everything. And with over 17 years in the industry and an extensive range to show for it… it is fair to say they know what they are talking about. Said range includes […]
Decades of deliciousness: Pasta Vera
For decades Pasta Vera has filled homes with a little taste of Italy. Their delicious, mouth-watering range of pasta is made using locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love and passion. For 20 years, the 100 percent New Zealand owned and operated business, has used locally sourced […]
Experience the magic: Amuri Estate
Amuri Estate is a special luxury destination where you can relax and unwind or take in some of the excitement of Hanmer Springs Winter Festival this July. At night be captivated by the moonlight dancing on the snowy mountains, by day stay toasty-warm in the lodge or pop into […]
Goodies and gifts galore: Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts
Big, bright new premises equate to more gifts and goodies at Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts shop in the Hanmer Springs Boulder Point Precinct. Owner Wendy Lamont recently shifted to new premises, right next door to her previous shop in Chisholm Street (across from the duck pond), and now […]
Stop and stay a while
Passing through or there to stay for a few days, North Canterbury is full of surprises. Some, such as its vineyards are in plain sight, yet others are slightly under the radar but well worth looking out for or even making a special trip to check out. These include […]
Following the light
When Matariki fireworks streak into the night sky at New Brighton Pier on Saturday July 10, Sheena Baines will light up too. Events Manager at Spectrum Lighting and Sound, Sheena has been leading one of the teams responsible for several aspects of Ōtautahi-Christchurch’s first ever Matariki light and fireworks display! Proudly […]
Living the luxe life
If you’re looking for a sign to treat yourself to a luxurious weekend or holiday, consider it this. While the world may not currently be your oyster, there are a plethora of enticing escapes throughout the South Island just waiting to be explored and enjoyed. From Nelson to Bluff, every […]
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