Seismic shift: Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of The Property Council

Race day favourite: The Golden Mile

For horse owners, Cup and Show Week is a time of celebration – and one of the biggest moments on any Cantabrian’s calendar. For The Golden Mile Tavern owner Murray Hollamby, Cup and Show Week is a significant event. With gallopers of his own as well as sponsored races in the Motukarara harness […]

Give your smile a spa day: Smooch

Can you imagine actually looking forward to visiting the dentist? For many, dental anxiety is real, triggered by painful experiences, sensitivity to sounds and scents, or feeling out of control in the chair. Smooch Dental Spa is reimagining that experience. More lounge than clinic, it offers a spa-like atmosphere with soft lighting, calming […]

Racing camaraderie: Hornby Club

A sports bar with tradition and racing supporters is your home for Cup Week. I f you are looking for a sports bar where tradition lies in the racing community, Hornby Club is the place to be. With a manned TAB terminal, three TAB pods, raffles, big breakfasts and a 4x6m super screen, […]

Cup Week starts here: The Crossing

Meet The Crossing – but not as you know it. Come New Zealand Cup Week, the city’s premier shopping destination blooms with the best for your style and spirit. The sartorial brief this year? Flirty yet refined, with a contemporary edge. It’s the real deal – right down to natural floral headdresses handcrafted […]

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Win with Metropol: ‘Breathe’ starring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and Hugh Bonneville

Transmission Films has given us two copies of the inspirational love story Breathe to give away.   Based on the true story of producer Jonathan Cavendish’s parents Robin and Diana Cavendish, Breathe is the true story of love without limits, featuring an incredible cast including Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge, Silence), Claire Foy (The […]

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Win with Metropol: Madam Sass Wine

We have two sassy bottles of Madam Sass to give away. Madam Sass pays homage to heroines from Central Otago’s gold rush era; gutsy women who held little regard for the establishment and relished taking risks. An enticing pinot noir full of attitude, style and extravagance, its aromas of decadent spice and sweet […]