Winter warmth

Apron strings and Path finders: Hawarden and Waikari

Preserving the history of Hawarden-Waikari in a series of autobiographical books has been a labour of love for a group of determined North Canterbury locals. For 124 years, Doc Sidey’s family has lived on their farm near Hawarden, about an hour’s drive north of Christchurch. Now aged 81 and still living on that […]

Mary Outram’s winter edit at The Crossing

The coat stays on I’m excited to be back with another seasonal feature for Metropol and The Crossing… this time built around winter dressing and the art of layering properly. Winter style always feels a little more intentional to me. You can’t rely on just one great piece when it’s freezing outside… the […]

Wardrobe wonders: TAD Design

Fashion is a world of possibility, and inside Rangiora’s TAD Design is where owner Katie Medley brings that world to life. Shop a collection of top local and international labels from  Trelise Cooper to Zoe Kratzmann, and find the confidence that great style unlocks. taddesign.co.nz

Canterbury rally

Starting in Rangiora and finishing in Christchurch on King’s Birthday weekend, the 2026 Canterbury Rally promises action-packed fun. With more than 50 years of history across Ashley Forest and North Canterbury roads, the Canterbury Rally is one of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport events. The 2026 edition forms part of the New Zealand […]

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