Provincial heartbeat: James Gough
Historic red and black pride for Canterbury Rugby has a new place to call gather and call home. Last weekend’s Canterbury Rugby housewarming against Auckland felt like more than a first match in our new home. With Shapeshifter electrifying the occasion and red and black pulsing through the city, Canterbury Rugby brought something […]
Leafy revival
Curated by Nina Tucker How did the humble cabbage end up in a Burberry campaign? Why is it the centrepiece of every elegant dinner party (edible or decorative) and the hero of a Michelin-star restaurant? Introducing CabbageCore, the vegetable-inspired homewares trend bringing the rest of the garden with it. A leafy revival from […]
Pottery pastimes: Ruffshuffler Ceramics
As the colder months encourage us indoors, finding a fun and creative activity to enjoy with friends has never been easier. The Addington studio of Ruffshuffler Ceramics is a hive of activity, offering a range of experiences for anyone keen to try their hand at working with clay. Best of all, there’s no […]
Strength, measured: Muscle People
Once reserved for elite sport, objective performance-testing technology is now helping everyday people recover with greater precision, see their progress and return confidently to the activities that matter. How strong is your recovering arm or leg compared with the other side? Has an injured shoulder or elbow regained the capacity needed for lifting, […]
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