Planning your big day: Melton Estate

Planning a wedding often becomes a full-time job. Organising a wedding planner, a beautiful venue, and vendors who understand your needs with the ability to work smoothly in the space is a big task. At Melton Estate, a venue of architectural excellence in a gorgeous vineyard setting, there’s Tracy Caunter, wedding specialist and co-owner, who […]

Celebrating 50 years: Hagley Group

Celebration was an understatement when it came to the 50th anniversary of the Hagley Group of companies. The day was an absolute burst of fun, nostalgia, and veneration for the staff, customers, suppliers, family and friends, and owner for the last 40 years, Geoff Ball. These Christchurch based companies, which have touched so many, continues […]

Future treasures: Gavin Cox Furniture

Unique handcrafted furniture adds character to any room in the house, and is also an investment. Beautiful, and practical, a hand-made piece is a treasure, and for almost 40 years Gavin Cox Furniture has been creating bespoke furniture treasures locally. “Designs from any era, or creations of your own imagination can be custom made to […]

Caring for your pets: Estuary Vet

Finding the right care for your pet can be challenging. They deserve a high level of care and compassionate individuals looking after them. E nter locally owned and operated, Estuary Vet Clinic, down on the waterfront in Ferrymead. Home to a friendly and knowledgeable team of vets and vet nurses, you can trust your much-loved […]

Bob, Pixie, and Bixie

Hair styles come and go, often a re-invention of a previous fashionable cut. Take “Bob” and “Pixie” cuts, for example. This spring and summer, along with short crops and bobs, we have the “Bixie”, a combination of both. Bobs are shorter, with a square length, cropped fringes, internal layers and wispy face framing texture. New […]

Elegant events: The China Cabinet

Celebrating a special occasion? Elegant china can transform any milestone into a truly memorable event. Maureen, owner of The China Cabinet, takes delight in witnessing the diverse array of events that have hired her exquisite vintage tableware. With more than 16 years’ experience, Maureen’s expertise and attention to detail extends to offering guidance on selecting […]