In and around Ōamaru

Free-form & fun

Invest in authentic avant-garde yet elegant vases – hand-blown glass versions from a recent Trenzseater collection offer refined elegance, their fluidity striking and a stylish accent. Find pieces that add depth or difference to your spaces to excite the eye. Fill with flowers or repurpose them elsewhere to elevate your home.

Never forget nailcare

We no longer justify trends by saying ‘beauty hurts’; the latest beauty crazes focus on achieving that longed-for look with care instead of at all costs. Skincare, haircare, next up is nailcare: a seemingly insignificant yet crucial aspect of your overall appearance. Beauty pageant contestants are judged right down to their fingertips. Nails […]

Grand getaway: The St James

Serenity and a blissful stay combine in Hanmer thanks to one premium accommodation destination under new management. Welcome to The St James, your premium 5 star accommodation in Hanmer Springs,” manager Sharon Ward smiles. Escape the city and treat yourself to the beautiful alpine village, an experience of luxury ambience. “We offer a […]

Prevention first, treatment second: OrthodontiX

Early evaluation is essential in keeping your child’s oral health in check – the American Association of Orthodontists recommend a visit to your local orthodontist at age seven. A child’s jaw bones remain soft until they enter their late teens, making corrective treatments far more effective if addressed early. In Dr Ronald Sluiter’s […]

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A Southern Lodging: Golden Gate Lodge

Surrounded by mountain ranges, Cromwell is the heart of the Central Otago wine industry, a main fruit growing centre, location of one of the South’s best golf links and with Highlands Motorsport Park and Central Motor Speedway, a motor racing mecca. After the Clutha River (Mata-Au) was dammed at Clyde in the early […]