Holistic, healthy Hanmer
Simply escaping from the craziness of the city is holistically beneficial for us, so Hanmer must be a wellness bundle with bells on! Even driving through serene Waipara valley, on route to the heavenly haven, renews and relaxes all the senses. We can’t take a pilgrimage to famed spa sanctuaries of […]
Estate of mind: Amuri Estate
Canterbury is an amazing place, in that all it takes is a short drive in any direction and you end up in some of the most beautiful places. Amuri Estate in Hanmer Springs is one of those places. The beautiful retreat is just under two hours away from the Christchurch city […]
Feline friends indeed: Ourvets
Visiting a vet can be stressful for our feline friends, which can put owners off taking them. One local clinic, Ourvets, has received global recognition for its attention to cat care and wellbeing to ensure a stress-free visit, every time. Ourvets has achieved accreditation as a Cat Friendly Clinic to recognise […]
Makeover your makeup
So, you’ve spring cleaned your home, re-organised your wardrobe and sorted your summer skincare – but it might also be time to declutter your makeup bag. We look at what to keep, what to chuck (and when), and what to add. If you’re a lover of makeup, chances are that you […]
Short story
Hyped as one of the biggest trends for summer and its flanking seasons, the boxy Bermuda short has certainly made its presence known in sartorial circles of late. From luxe linen and silk to more structured suiting and leather – these high waisted, lower thigh grazing numbers are flattering, multi-purpose trouser shorts […]
A Christmas treat(ment): Beckenham Beauty
For all the joy a festive season spent with loved ones brings,it also carries its fair share of stress. Book your pre-Christmas beauty treatments at Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa and feel ready to face whatever the rest of 2020 brings. The Colombo Street spa is an inner-city sanctuary, offering […]









