High tea & hot spots North Canterbury

Refurbish your kitchen: MF Turnbull Kitchen Renewal

Top 5 reasons to refurbish your kitchen instead of replacing it. Thinking your kitchen needs a full overhaul? A smart refurbishment can deliver the same ‘new kitchen’ feel, without the cost, stress, or waste of a replacement, says Jason Turnbull of specialist finishings business MF Turnbull Kitchen Renewal. “When your kitchen is looking […]

Antique additions

Struggling to find a place for that grandfather clock? Not sure which room to put your family bureau or case furniture? Antique pieces add warmth and sentimental value to a space, but in modern homes, finding the right statement piece can be a challenge. Try our furniture tips – because yes, the inspiration […]

Creamy carrot & bacon soup recipe

Perfect for those wintry days, this heart-warming soup from the new book by Sue Heazlewood, Tangleby Everyday Recipes Book Two, is a delicious lunch when served with buttered and grilled ciabatta. Head along to the book’s launch on 21 May at North Canterbury Books. Ingredients | Serves 4 150g bacon, diced 1 tbsp […]

You wear it well: The Wool Company

Four seasons in one day is how Cantabrians describe their weather, and dressing for those rapid shifts can be a daily challenge. For Margot Riach, owner of The Wool Company, the answer is simple: merino possum. “Once people wear it, they never look back,” she says. “By blending the fibres, we create soft, […]

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Immigration Express

An integral immigration role: Immigration Express is proud to be helping welcome much-needed workers and their families to NZ

Immigration Express is busy and buzzing like a beehive, and that’s just the way the team likes it. Proud of the role it plays in bringing overseas workers to Canterbury, Immigration Express knows that our rebuild progresses, our factories continue to produce and our cows get milked in part because of its contribution […]

To Be Continued

A beautiful birthday: Fendalton’s To Be Continued celebrates one year of helping people find beautiful, unique clothing

Circle the date on your calendar; flag it in your diary – 14 April is the date To Be Continued in Bryndwr Road marks its first year of business. “We want to thank our customers and the local community who have embraced our store,” say Amanda and Martin Stirling-Exon, the owners of this […]

Colour & styling by Carla Thompson H&B hair art & beauty.

An autumnal shake up: transforming your hair with Carla and the team at Hair Art & Beauty

Planning a hair shake-up? Need some inspiration from professionals around the world? H&B has been taking notes on the colour trends for autumn 2018 and is ready to help you transform your locks! With leaves changing and temperatures dropping, red and copper-based colours are making their comeback. The latest autumn trends point towards […]