Beering up for summer: Wigram Brewing Co.

Festival season is upon us, and summer is set to sizzle. This year it’s all about finding the perfect spot to unwind and relax with chilled beers, cider, and Wigram’s own artisan gin. Hangar57 Tap Room at Wigram Brewing Co. opened after Covid-19, evolving from post-Covid bubble beersies to a popular little local craft beer […]

Classic kiwi BBQ

A stocked up chilly bin and crispy cheese sausages, nothing beats a proper Kiwi BBQ. Whether you’re hosting friends and family at your place for an afternoon or a whole Christmas Day cook-up, a BBQ can be an excellent choice. Tasty sausage sizzles, scrumptious kebabs, and an abundance of salads are some things that are […]

Get the look: Ballantynes

Be wowed by the selection of designer clothing Ballantynes has on offer now and in-store throughout October. Hair, makeup & styling Hair by Mods Merivale. Makeup by M.A.C Ballantynes. Styling by Ballantynes. Photography Honey Lens Models Portfolio Model Agency; Belen, Lauren, and Corbin. Details (right)  Morgan & Taylor fascinator, Coop Flute Yourself dress, Ted Baker […]

Looking to the future: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

For nearly 165 years, we’ve been the home and voice of business in Canterbury, and over the last few years, we’ve been working on what the next 165 might look like. Our members are at the heart of everything we do, and we wanted to be ahead of the curve in anticipation of the changing […]

Get into the gruuv: Ecco Shoes

On the whole, we Cantabrians are an active lot; whether indoors or outdoors, we love our physical exercise. We also value footwear that is durable, well-made, and guaranteed to carry us through our daily activities in complete comfort. Renowned for its unsurpassable footwear, Danish company ECCO recently released its super-sophisticated GRUUV sneaker in New Zealand. […]

Dressed to the nines: Fashionworks

Spring is the season for events, races, weddings, and parties that often start at daylight and continue after dusk. It is the season for dressing up and feeling fabulous in clothes that remind us that life is beautiful and worth celebrating. Fashionworks has curated some of the most gorgeous collections for the balmy weather ahead, […]