Mylk Made: Ricoh Innovating Business

An idea that originated in Indonesia is now a fully-fledged business in Rangiora, supplying versatile nut milk bases (or mylk) throughout Canterbury and beyond.   Jemma Turner and her partner Max spent 11 months in Lombok, embracing the Indonesian culture, committing to a slower pace of life, and eating a more wholefood, […]

Customised insurance is here: Michael Devine

Personal service to his clients is of paramount importance to Michael Devine. “I know from my own experience how frustrating it can be to ring an organisation and hear nothing but an automated voice. I do not take my relationships with my clients for granted and value greatly the trust they have […]

Caring for your ‘jeck’: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

In this current technological time, it is cellphones, not sun exposure that are making the skin below the chin (or ‘jeck’: neck, jawline and jowls) our number-one problem area for early aging.   In recent years, the team at the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has seen the sort of aging in the neck […]

Catering for all occasions: Hanmer Springs Four Square

Whenever you have a bunch of people together in Hanmer, it’s a good enough excuse to treat them to catering from the local Four Square. The reputation of its treat-laden platters is well-established, and there’s lots more on offer. The friendly staff cater for children’s birthday parties with food that kids and […]

A tempting fête: Hanmer Springs Fête

All roads lead to Hanmer on October 29 for a series of exciting events, starting with the Hanmer Springs Fête.   This fabulous annual fête, held in the grounds of the historic Queen Mary Hospital, boasts 150 stalls of which at least one third are new this year, and two thirds back […]

A clear choice: Clear Ridge

Clear, crisp winter days can get the blood pumping, but heading back indoors to luxuriate is sheer bliss, especially in the comfort of your Clear Ridge Apartment at Hanmer Springs.   The 5-star boutique apartments consist of beautifully furnished and appointed two-bedroom suites that are spacious enough to sleep up to six […]