From the land: Selwyn District Council

Selwyn is only 10 minutes from central Christchurch and a gateway to wild scenery, producers of food lovingly made from the land, and is steeped in Canterbury’s agricultural history.     Bordered by the stunning braided rivers of Waimakariri and Rakaia, the waterways provides fertile ground for farmers and adventurers alike. Exhilarating […]

Lines, light & rhythm: McAtamney Gallery

Susanna Izard loves the drama of dark skies, the interplay of light and shade, the power of nature, which she describes as “awe inspiring, wonderful and terrible!”   When it comes to her paintings, the “three big things” are lines, light and rhythm. Though working on landscapes for now, Susanna responds to […]

A twist on Cup Day catering: Maroma Creative Limited

Maroma Creative Limited has sumptuous ideas for Cup Week, for all styles of celebratory feasts.   \Mother and daughter team, Sally and Kate, create magic in their kitchen with a pinch of “kaos” (how they describe their fun and exuberant approach). The Twisted ladies specialise in creating bespoke cakes, delicious grazing platters […]

Flights of fancy: GCH Aviation

There’s another way of looking at a corporate or personal celebration event this festive season for Christchurch, combining luxury with relaxation and the opportunity to explore our own backyard. People are moving around in smaller, more intimate groups these days, however, they are still looking for something memorable for their next event. […]

A nosh nirvana: The Dish

Nestled in the heart of Christchurch on Montreal Street, The Dish is in a class of its own when it comes to Asian fusion cuisine. Key to its success and flourishing popularity is that this is an eatery dedicated to delivering a gourmet experience that surpasses expectations. The creative culinary genius behind […]

Going coastal for AgFest: Ruralco

West Coast’s AgFest is the silver lining to the cancellation of the Canterbury A&P Show, allowing agriculture businesses like rural co-operative Ruralco with greater opportunities to meet with farming folk.     Covid-19 saw the biennial event moved from its usual autumn date to Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November – dates […]