You love your neighbourhood, and the children are settled and happy in their local schools. The only catch in the whole setup is that the house just isn’t quite right. You really don’t want to move away but could definitely do with more living space, skylights to brighten the bedrooms, a second bathroom, and some […]

We love the comfort of winter veggies like baked leeks and cauliflower cheese, but right now we’re looking forward to summer salad days. Freshness is the key and that’s easy when you have everything growing a few steps from the kitchen. Current vegetable prices are high on the ‘scary scale’ so growing means saving (and […]

Good quality knives are essential to any home cooks tool kit. Total Food Equipment has you covered in the knife department. Owner Sandra McLay shares her current in-store favourites. Total Food Equipment is celebrating their 13th Birthday soon, so head into store on the 14th, 15th and 16th of October to check out some birthday […]

A unique destination in North Canterbury reopens to the public on 14 October. It’s a green and shady garden with towering trees and splashes of floral colour. A sculpture park with over 80 steel pieces reflecting the artistry of their creator Allan O‘Loughlin. Surprisingly, it’s also a shopping location at Andrea Wadsworth’s home decor gift […]

Christmas is fast approaching, so it’s time to start making your shopping list. Industria is the perfect do-it-all-in-one store when it comes to gifts. With a wide range of gifts, furniture and art, there’s something for everyone. Find handmade ceramics for mum, elegant whiskey glasses for dad, and a special piece of art for your […]

Since 2005 Flaxmere Garden near Hawarden in North Canterbury has been recognised as a six-star “Garden of National significance” by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. A labour of love for one family for more than 50 years, the garden will on display on 20 November as a fundraiser for The Court Theatre. Penny and John […]