Celebrating in style: The George

When it come to quality hotels in the Garden City, it’s not hard to see why The George is at the top of the list.     Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to consider the plethora of activities available at this time of year. What better place to book your […]

Sweet & Sour Pork – Recipe

    INGREDIENTS Pork 500g NZ pork shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp white sugar 1 tsp soy sauce 1 egg white 2 green onions, finely sliced ½ cup cornflour Sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 green pepper, cubed 1 red onion, cut into […]

The timeless trouser

Call them pants or trousers, this fashion staple transcends the seasons in an assortment of styles, making them one of the most-worn items in your wardrobe. We look at the history and the future of the timeless trouser.     Trousers can be credited to inventor and entrepreneur Jacob W. Davis who […]

Earth Organic Hairdressing

The personal touch: Earth Organic Hairdressing

Traci Aylmer of Earth Organic Hairdressing says the reason her clientele base is growing and remaining loyal is because clients appreciate a totally one-on-one service where they’re warmly welcomed and treated as if they’re the most important person in the room. “People are tired of feeling they’re on a conveyor belt, being […]

Polished Diamonds

Creating something extraordinary: Polished Diamonds

Today, they’re ubiquitous and any nuptials would seem incomplete without them. Weddings and the rings that signify a hand in marriage may be common, but with the revolutionary technology utilised by Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design – you can get something extraordinary.       Using CAD technology, which has revolutionised the […]

Striking new city store

Fresh, bright and bursting with the colours of her new Kraftwork collection, renowned New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester’s vibrant new store in the city centre is now open.     Situated at 112 Cashel Street, the store is the brand’s second in Christchurch, with a Merivale store that opened in mid-2016. […]