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Nature at it’s finest: M.M Linen

You have to love a business that embraces everything that speaks to us as a nation – our love of the land, and the great outdoors. When that same business ensures its photoshoots pay homage to some of Canterbury’s most stunning locations; you know this business has community at its heart. M.M Linen […]

Pounamu: The Greenstone Shop

Pounamu has long been held as a Taonga or natural treasure. It’s easy to see why this beautiful stone called pounamu has captured the hearts of New Zealanders and visitors alike. The unique range of colours, and smooth, comforting feel of the stone makes Greenstone highly prized. Now, pounamu is revered worldwide. Based […]

Better venue, better bonding: Mona Vale

Imagine your conference group stuck inside a sterile corporate building, a space that serves only one purpose, a location that keeps your team in ‘office-mode.’ Now, picture a vast homestead nestled neatly behind the Avon River, that maintains a tone of sophistication but adds in fun, exciting elements with team building, lawn games […]

Unique gifts await: Industria

A locally owned gift and homewares store, Industria, has been captivating customers for a decade at The Colombo and for five years in Rolleston. With two convenient locations and open seven days a week, it attracts visitors from all around. Industria focuses on unique and quality homewares and gifts sourced from New Zealand […]

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As winter begins to make its chilly presence felt, there’s still plenty of fun activities to keep the whole family busy, active and entertained in Ashburton over the next few months. Here’s our list of top events coming up to get you through those colder days and nights.     1. Room […]

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When is the best time to drink wine? Day time? Night time? The correct answer is when the wine has reached optimum temperature.     If wine is not served at an ideal temperature, the flavour profile can change dramatically. That is why family-owned winery Taylors Wines is featuring Optimum Drinking Temperature […]

Designing for Community: Allfrey + South

City housing initiatives that promote a sense of community are sparking growing interest. As architect Craig South explains, such housing developments can take many different forms.     Earlier this year, we launched our ArchiChat Group to provide an informal way for people to meet us and share our love of architecture. […]