The benefits of customised homes: Designer Homes

It’s the same routine for most of us; get up, exercise, have breakfast, go to work, work, come home, make tea, go to bed, repeat. However, what about other commitments? Picking the kids up from school, weekly shopping, meeting clients and hosting functions? Let’s face it, when you arrive home at the […]

Time for spring maintenance: Maxwell Plumbing

Now that spring has officially sprung, it’s a great time to start thinking about ticking off those general maintenance jobs around the home.       Tasks like fixing dripping taps, checking hot water cylinders for leaks and cleaning spoutings, are all high on agendas following the end of the winter months. […]

Find the perfect present: Barrington Gifts

With the festive season only two months away, Christmas shoppers are sure to find the perfect present amongst the treasure trove at Barrington Gifts.     Offering a unique mix of locally and globally sourced homeware, gifts, art, jewellery and accessories, new stock has just been added to the extensive selection. From […]

Seamless and memorable: Wedding Professionals

Specialising in wedding planning for more than 20 years, Suzanne Carson of Wedding Professionals NZ Planners is dedicated to ensuring your special day is seamless, memorable and personalised. Wedding Professionals offers planning, design and style expertise, and comprehensive packages to suit the happy couple. Destination weddings are also on offer and, with […]

Wines for the taste conscious!: The Winemaker’s Wife

The Winemaker’s Wife wines are the creation of husband and wife business partners, Simon McGeorge and Olive Hill.   Their back-label reads, ‘This wine celebrates our partnership and is a tribute to all that can be achieved by two people working together’. Clearly their partnership works as they are into their fifth […]

A very fine fete: Geraldine Summer Fete

This year marks the 10th birthday of Canterbury’s finest fête. Begin Cup Week celebrations early with a relaxing day out at the Geraldine Summer Fête.     On Thursday 7 November from 9:30am-4pm, 200 stalls will showcase amazing products and gifts – from gorgeous jewellery to handmade furniture and delicious food – […]