Sweet nest for your next gathering: Purple Weka Cafe
With over 20 years event organising experience, catering connoisseur and owner of Purple Weka Café Stewart McDougall takes great pride in being the peck of the bunch. He says the fare is made on-site with fresh ingredients (including ever-popular house-made jams and relish) and serves up time honoured favourites. “Our […]
A labour of love: Big Daddy’s
Metropol writer Nicholas Henare samples a few of the top tipples on offer at Big Daddy’s Liqour this month. When I write about Big Daddy’s specials, I’m fortunate enough to sit down with him and try them. Each special is personally chosen by him to bring you exceptional value on an exceptional […]
Vive le cinéma
After last year’s hiatus thanks to Covid-19, the French Film Festival Aotearoa returns to Christchurch next month. Returning for its 15th year, the country’s second largest film festival invites Kiwis to come along for a glass of red and a very French night at the movies. The Christchurch season runs […]
Lighting the way
Christchurch’s inaugural Tīrama Mai lighting event will celebrate Matariki in the heart of the city and in New Brighton. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Tanya Cokojic says lighting events have proved popular in the city in the past and it makes sense to have a festival that marks New […]
From the Editor: 27 May 2021
Time flies when you are having fun, they say, and there are so many fun activities in Christchurch that I am definitely enjoying myself. . Options change with the seasons and typically many Kiwis fly north to warmer climes when winter arrives. Now that we can hop on a plane trans-Tasman […]
Between the sheets
Turn your bed into a place of warmth and refuge this winter with some on-trend bedding. Layers, textures and warm, earthy tones are all on the menu for cosy sheets, luxe duvets and sumptuous comforters. Get creative with patterns and pillow sizes to create the ultimate at-home have. Here are some of […]
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