Experience equals expertise: Shine Hairstylists
Every year Sandy Turner travels overseas to attend hairdressing workshops to keep her upskilled and au courant with hair trends. It’s why her boutique hair salon Shine, which opened 1 October this year at Riverview in the heart of the riverside town of Kaiapoi, has already attracted such a devoted following. […]
Undeniably precious remodels: Via Sollertia
Jewellery handed down or gifted to you is undeniably precious, but it if it doesn’t suit your style or is broken, you just won’t wear it. Think how much more meaningful it would be to wear the gems from a loved one, rather than just admire them in a drawer. […]
Destination… honeymoon!
Honeymoon memories are never unpacked when it’s time to come home. Those blissful moments in time are a forever investment worth planning for. We asked Mel Hubber, co-owner of House of Travel Ferrymead, for advice on some of the hottest honeymoon picks for 2020. Tahiti for two Bora […]
Jackfruit Pad Thai Recipe
When cooked up young (not ripe) and seasoned right, jackfruit tastes like sweet and savoury, perfectly pulled pork or tender and juicy shredded chicken. From tacos to enchiladas and salads, jackfruit has become a go-to ingredient. INGREDIENTS 12-ounce package rice noodles 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 4 cloves […]
Q&A: Sustainability at its heart
The Fermentist is one of the hottest newbies on the culinary block, with beer at its roots and sustainability at its heart. We caught up with the brewery’s passionate General Manager Simon Taylor about this story of sustainability and making history. Simon, can you tell us a bit about […]
Exceeding expectations: DJ Hewitt Builders
A close collaboration between builder and designer created a home where every space suits the realities of family life. James and Micayela Hunter have three daughters and their new St Albans home passed the ultimate functional test – a birthday sleepover for 10. An architectural designer, James has worked with […]
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