Alternative spicy kimchi dogs

  MAKES 3  INGREDIENTS For Kimchi Slaw: • 1 cup kimchi, minced • 1 medium carrot, grated • 1 cup grated purple radish, sliced • 1 cup red and white cabbage, chopped • 4 shallots, white and light green parts chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander • ½ teaspoon salt For the […]

What’s happening North Canterbury?

  Waitangi Day in the Waimakariri Make a beeline to Rangiora for a full day of affordable fun with the family, which promises action aplenty this Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February. Inflatafest All things inflatable in a kaleidoscope of colour will be bouncing about at Victoria Park in Percival Street, Rangiora, on […]

What’s on in Kaiapoi?

Whether you’re local, new in town or looking for a day trip for the family, there’s something for everyone in this bustling township.     Kaiapoi Fun Run Date: Sunday 8 March Location: Kaiapoi Borough School (Raven Quay)It’s time to get your run on! The Kaiapoi Fun Run is a community event […]

Out with perfection

Have you ever swooped in with a coaster, just in the nick of time before your guest puts a coffee cup down on your – eeeek – shiny new coffee table? Relax, and put your feet up – it doesn’t matter so much anymore.     Perfection in the home is out […]

Signature Liveliness

Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing. Named after a mineral of the same brilliant chroma, its hue is reminiscent of Tiffany boxes to some and Caribbean waters to others.     Turquoise is often confused with aqua, teal and light […]

For the love of lagom

We’ve mastered how to hygge our home, by creating a serene and clutter-free space, it’s now time to learn to lagom. While the words appear to be a scramble of Scandinavian slang, beneath the surface lies very interesting inspirations for decorating your home.     While there is no direct translation from […]