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It's not just your average fashion show.

Catwalk’s Charitable Twist

How does an evening of glitz, glamour and fashion at the city’s Transitional Cathedral sound? Likely pretty irresistible, especially when it is all in aid of an extremely worthwhile charity. Some of the country’s biggest fashion powerhouses are coming together to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand and Ronald McDonald House […]

Crazy Clampett Chaos

Crazy Clampett Chaos!

Oil That Is, Black Gold…Texas Tea! Yes, ma’am, you heard right. That rag-taggle bunch of Hillbillies are coming to town, and they’re promising all kinds of crazy Clampett chaos! Produced by Craig Hutchison of CAS’n’OVA PRODUCTIONS, The Beverly Hillbillies is the second show to be directed by Rebecca Wakelin. In 2016 Rebecca directed Dad’s Army […]

Wild West

A universal shift is urging us all west. Fashion hasn’t stopped veering west since Beyoncé dropped Cowboy Carter and Bella Hadid became a country-chic muse after being influenced by her professional cowboy of a boyfriend. With Beyoncé’s tour of the eighth studio album continuing into late July, the country-western dress code endures. Oh, and rapper […]

Steve’s scene

Internationally renowned music publicist and consultant, not to mention Dolly Parton’s publicist across New Zealand and Australia, Steve Guest shares the latest in our creative industry. Canterbury, it’s getting chilly outside. Just ask the recent Crusaders crowd huddled within Apollo Projects Stadium watching them bring the championship home. We’ve been entertained by an array of […]

Discover Asia in Ashburton: Formosa

Planning a function? Look no further than Formosa restaurant – a culinary gem serving up the very best of Asia, right in the heart of Ashburton. Named after the island of Taiwan, Formosa restaurant takes inspiration from traditional Taiwanese cuisine and reflects a deep commitment to authentic Asian food. Its fare is expertly fused with […]

Mid-winter winners

Mid-winter Christmas parties and intimate family gatherings take over the July and August calendars – and everyone is enlisting the help of this Moorhouse Ave store to set their tables. Sandra McLay has been curating the collections Cantabrians shop to style their homes and kitchens for more than 15 years. At Total Food Equipment, both […]

Shades of the season

Deep berry and ‘jam’ tones are a favourite for the winter season and beyond. Bonus points for a gloss or shine finish.   Pistachio and matcha are taking over more than the food industry – the muted green colour is making its way into makeup. Enlist an eyeliner for a pop of the earthy hue. […]

Mulled pear cider

A perfect warming cocktail for winter, mulled pear cider is ideal for guests. You can make it ‘hard’ by adding rum or keep it alcohol-free; either way, it’s a lovely tipple. Ingredients 7 pears 2 lemons 3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional) 10 cups water 5 cinnamon sticks 3 star anise pods 1 Tbsp […]