New kids on the wellness block

The doors to 18 businesses threw open their doors at The Welder complex on 2 November. We check out the new kids on the wellness block.     A collection of six re-purposed industrial buildings on Welles Street, between Manchester and Colombo, have housed a range of businesses over the years, from […]

A fairytale romance: Q&A with Erin Simpson

When beloved television presenter Erin Simpson met former Bachelor contestant Zac Franich, it was love at first sight. So not surprisingly, their wedding day on 25 October was a fairytale come true. We catch up with Erin about the big day.     You must be one of the busiest people in […]

In spectacular fashion

Christchurch kicked up its heels in spectacular fashion for the last Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup of the decade.     It was a perfect sunny day for the 116th Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day at Addington – the event of the year that approximately 20,000 people would not have […]

Editor’s Perspective: 21 November 2019

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” – Gore Vidal     Looking down the line-up of The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Best Dressed finalists at Addington this year, I was struck by just how magnificent fashion is. It was Rachel […]

Swimwear style

Quintessential summer events like pool parties, beach bonanzas and New Year soirées are calling… but first, let’s sort that swimwear collection. Read on to get acquainted with some of the hottest looks of the sunny season.     Wild one Surprise, surprise – animal print is top of the list. Fierce one […]

Whitewashed Wonder: Resene

This fresh, cool room manages to take the essence of trendy Scandi cool and blend it with a distinctly local, natural style.     The walls retain a modern minimalist look with the use of Resene Colorwood Whitewash, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show through and add visual texture. […]