6 ways to spend winter in Hanmer Springs

1. Catch the winter festival Immerse yourself in the alpine village as Hanmer Springs transforms into a winter wonderland from now until 18 July. With an ice rink, adult stargazing and grazing experiences, family fairy light walks, night light tree top climbing, and a bouncy castle, don’t miss New Zealand’s biggest winter festival. […]

Taking off the eye patch: Hamish Campbell

Sometimes I take off my eye patch and think objectively about why so many of us choose to live in Christchurch. Born and raised in Ilam, I left Christchurch to complete my PhD at Otago before building a career as a cancer research scientist and later as deputy head of research at Multiple […]

How to prune roses

Keen to learn how to prune roses like a pro? Now is the perfect time to get to work. With more than 100 species and counting, the rose is one of the most popular flowers across the globe and mid-winter is the best time to prune them, when the plants are fully dormant, […]

Warmer in wool: The Wool Company

Wool is an everyday necessity for shoppers wanting sustainable and long-lasting pieces to add warmth to their winter wardrobe. As the Christchurch chill sets in, it’s time to layer up with the ultimate winter essentials, and there’s no better choice than premium New Zealand-made knitwear from The Wool Company. Founded in the 1950s […]

Behind the lens: White Chiffon Photography

From weddings to fashion, beauty and commercial branding, step behind the lens of this Canterbury-based photographer. Whether capturing a wedding, creating branding imagery, or photographing professional portraits, Crystal Kerr of White Chiffon Photography is inspired by the beauty of storytelling. “My love for photography began at a young age because my father was […]

Tree spirit: Daniel Holland

Forgetting to buy a Christmas present for his wife led to Daniel Holland becoming South Canterbury’s most talked-about chainsaw artist. WORDS: TAMARA PITELEN | IMAGES SUPPLIED Becoming a chainsaw sculptor was never part of the plan for Geraldine artist, nurse and hammerhand Daniel Holland. It all began with a stereotypical husband fail. “I […]