Feeling the burn
Acid reflux can make life a misery but there is a way out. Most of us know that unpleasant burning sensation in the chest. While it’s commonly called heartburn (acid reflux or mate taratarawai), the problem is actually in your oesophagus. According to the Healthify New Zealand, it’s caused by acid leaking up […]
Yo ho ho, & a bottle of rum
Christchurch rum aficionados recently sampled cocktails created by internationally acclaimed mixologist Alastair Walker (pictured) and Matthew Barnsley. E xclusive tastings at DramFest 2025 and the Austin Club showcased rare single-marque bottlings from Appleton Estate’s Hearts Collection, including the 2002 and 1993 vintages, and the rare 17-Year-Old Legend. “The appetite for premium, complex rums […]
Cutting-edge and delicious: Mifan restaurant
Traditional Chinese cuisine is uplevelled with a modern twist. At the popular Ravenswood Chinese restaurant Mifan, the innovative young team are always looking to uplevel their food and create exciting new dishes. ‘Mifan’ means ‘cooked rice’ in Mandarin Chinese, and the restaurant’s deliciously authentic yet contemporary menu is as reliable as the much-loved […]
Lending basics: Mylend Mortgage Advisor
The lending and insurance landscape is always evolving. At Mylend, we like to make things easy for our clients. We actively encourage having a pre-approval completed before you start house hunting. This way you know exactly how much you can spend, and you have a set time frame that the approval will be […]
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