Heart-skipping style: TAD Design

Whether you like classic clothing or to push the boundaries with print and silhouette, you’ll find a store with spring style to adore in Rangiora. Find Cup Week and events season favourites at TAD Design, 166 High Street, Rangiora. taddesign.co.nz

New ceramic studio:
Ruffshuffler Ceramics

Artisan pottery-making was at its zenith in New Zealand in the 1970s and ’80s. Now in Christchurch, that art form is seeing a renaissance through a studio that aims to foster a vibrant ceramic community. Ruffshuffler Ceramics was founded back in 2023 by talented ceramic artist Robyn Smith-Clark who says that the workshop […]

Powerful, playful, pink: APT Collections

On top colour trends for Cup Week this spring, embrace the romantic energy of pink with this curation of party-ready dresses perfect for any occasion. Find all at Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre.

A great fête: Geraldine Summer Fête

Head to Geraldine on 6 November for fun and shopping. Now in its 16th year and attracting visitors from all over New Zealand, the Geraldine Summer Fête on Thursday 6 November is a perfect day to reconnect with friends and do a spot of shopping in the beautiful gardens of Stover Farm, north […]

A bloody good time: Bloody Mary’s at Rydges

One of the city’s premier steakhouses, this central spot is ideal for celebrating, watching the big game, or just enjoying the sunshine. Perfectly positioned in the centre of Christchurch, Bloody Mary’s at Rydges Latimer Hotel has earned a reputation as a chameleon perfect for any event; The restaurant is known as one of […]

WOW

From an American pair winning the Supreme WOW Award to Lincoln’s Cushla O’Connell taking out the Wētā Workshop Award for Outstanding Design and Aotearoa section, the 2025 World of WearableArt show in Wellington was everything weird, wild and wonderful. Competing for a prize pool of over $200,000 across 25 awards, the finalist entries […]