Calls for celebration: Melton Estate

Heading into the warmer months is the perfect time to get together and celebrate. For a special day out, Melton Estate is the place to visit. The boutique winery is just a short, scenic drive from Christchurch, and a true escape from the city. The family winery is set amongst lush rows of […]

Boogie into Christmas: Boo Radley’s

The countdown to Christmas is on and besides the shopping and myriad Yuletide preparations, there’s the office Christmas function to arrange. It’s important to get this right. A cluster of colleagues glued to their devices during a work do then making excuses to leave early is no way to end the year. At […]

Dreaming of a great kitchen: Dream Doors

Almost 10 years ago, Adrian Kay started his own Dream Doors Kitchens franchise in 2012. Since then, Adrian and his tightly knit team of skilled tradesmen have earned a sterling reputation for bringing a new lease of life to one of the most lived-in areas of your house. That reputation has earned him […]

Make an entrance

The first aspect of a home many people notice is the front door. In real estate terms it is called kerb appeal, and there is nothing easier if you want to make a statement than to freshen a front door with a new coat of paint, or by installing a custom wood or […]

How great thou art: Windsor Gallery

Art aficionados have much to look forward to when Windsor Gallery launches its Open Weekend on November 6 and 7, from 10am to 4pm. Renowned for exhibiting the cream of artists, both national and international, the gallery has a strong focus on contemporary works that transform vast wall spaces into something magnificent. The […]

Robotic home help

Robot vacuums have become so popular that one of the world’s suppliers, Ecovacs Robotics, is celebrating the sale of its 20 millionth robot vacuum globally alongside an expanded retail presence across New Zealand. Robot vacuums have improved in leaps and bounds in just a few short years, making Ecovacs the number one robotic […]