Thorough-bread catering: Halswell Bakery
Whether you’re hosting an event or planning a boot party at the races, the talented team at Halswell Bakery can provide fresh, delicious catering to suit your requirements. From tasty club sandwich platters, bacon and egg slice, quiche and savouries to custom-made birthday cakes, donuts and sweet treats, everything is […]
Well heeled: Stepping Out
A great pair of shoes will take you places, and if the places you’re going this party season include the races, weddings, and barbeques, then Stepping Out is your ultimate shoe shopping destination, where Moana Taylor and Carolyn Ewing have created a mecca for occasion sandals and shoes. With brands including […]
All aboard! Christchurch Attractions
Cherished Christchurch attraction the Tramway Restaurant is set to reopen on November 1, just in time for party season after a six-month refurbishment which has polished this 1920s jewel until it shines. New Zealand’s only tramcar restaurant, dining while riding in the air-conditioned heritage tram while it passes the streetscapes of […]
Mountains of modernity: Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel
Tucked into the Hanmer Springs village, Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel is a tranquil place to relax, unwind and enjoy an alpine escape in modern self-contained accommodation. Just 400m from the famed hot pools complex, the motel is also a stone’s throw from the quaint village’s collection of cafes, restaurants, […]
Trackside glamour in Hanmer: Fashion Works Hanmer
Very bright and very pretty. This will be the winning look for Cup Week, and is the exciting spring vibe when stepping into FashionWorks. A day in Hanmer Springs is pure inspiration when creating a top-to-toe outfit of designer creations and accessories. Stand out from the crowd on race day […]
Cocktails & canapes for race day
With a decadent tipple in one hand, and a mouth-watering titbit in the other, our taste buds are racing to celebrate Cup Week. Putting on a perfect soiree is all in the creativity, so here is Metropol’s inspiration for cocktails and canapes to carry you through pre- and post-races celebrations. SEASONAL SUCCULENCE […]
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