What’s hot in hair: Haar Design
Christchurch stylist Caro Haar shares the latest hair trends, from an intentional shift to a 70s and 90s-inspired renaissance. “We’re moving towards sleek, soft textures and away from overly messy styles – hair is becoming much more intentional in 2026,” says Caro, owner of Haar Design in St Albans. Caro notes a shift […]
Rings with aroha: BLJewellery
A distinctly Kiwi take on the contemporary wedding ring. Brett Liddle, jeweller and founder of BLJewellery, created the Aroha range of wedding bands from his love of nature. “I love incorporating natural elements into jewellery, allowing the wearer to take a small piece of our country with them wherever they go. My designs […]
Mini lemon thyme polenta cakes
From the baking book called You Had Me At Cake by Emelia Jackson, these little cakes are a riff on the classic pound cake – a pound of this, a pound of that – which is why you’ll find very rounded amounts in the ingredients list. Emelia says she used lemon thyme to […]
How to find your dream dress: Brides of Merivale
Owner of South Island’s leading bridal boutique Brides of Merivale, Lisa Dermott answers your burning questions to guide your dress shopping experience. When should I start looking for my dress? Start the search for your gown at least 10 to 12 months prior to your wedding – some brides begin up to 18 […]
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Local quake building innovation: how ABI Piers found a way to do their bit for the Christchurch rebuild
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