Eat & meet: Urban Revival Silverstream

Where alfresco dining and local food combine. Bring your bridal party and wedding plans to this urban Kaiapoi café – discuss, debate, and make those all-important decisions over custom-blend coffee, local wine and divine eats. Urban Revival is home to functions and day-to-day dining, where the spacious setting welcomes everything from intimate get-togethers […]

Move 8 in style: Christchurch European

A large family equals more seats, but that doesn’t mean your car should be any less chic. “If you don’t want to sacrifice the look by adopting a ‘people-mover’, Land Rover has created an extra long Defender, the 130,” says Christchurch European managing director Niki Mills. “With eight seats, three each in the […]

You’ve got the look

From Crocs to cigars, Canterbury couples are world-class when it comes to wedding fashion, putting their own personal spin on both trends and traditions on everything from shoes to flowers and bow ties. Enjoy this curation of fashionable moments from recent Canterbury weddings.

Classy & cosy: The Rabbit

Café by day and cocktail bar by night, Ashburton is the place for delicious eats and magical nights. As the cooler climes of autumn turn temperatures down, Ashburton’s dining hotspot The Rabbit is turning up the heat. In its accessible midtown location, the cocktail and dessert bar’s warmth and comfort will be a […]

That takes the cake

Wedding cakes in Canterbury are no longer just dessert; they’re edible personality statements, with couples choosing designs and flavours that reflect their history, quirks, and shared obsessions. Here are some of the main trends this year on the wedding cake scene… A walk in the garden: Nature-inspired cakes are everywhere, decorated with wildflowers, […]

Outdoor space design

Comfort, style and year-round use of your outdoor space doesn’t just happen by accident. To create a something gorgeous, make a plan. Here are the top tips gleaned from some of Canterbury’s outdoor design experts. Outdoor living is a way of life in New Zealand. From long summer evenings to crisp autumn mornings, […]