Top 100 winners

Diverse building projects from Akaroa to Tai Tapu, Cashmere to Fendalton, Cass Bay to Queenstown and many places in between make up the Top 100 list vying for more honours in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year national awards. Local contenders are: Southern Builders, Home Trends Builders, Premium Homes, LM Built, […]

Hundreds of entries

This year the Registered Master Builders House of the Year regional competition attracted more than 347 entries across 11 regions. The national awards later this month will recognise the Supreme House of the Year and Supreme Renovation of the Year, alongside 15 award categories, the Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award, two Feature Home Awards, […]

Go green & micro

Fresh, colourful, tasty, healthy and versatile. What more could you ask for growing right there in your kitchen? Yes we’re talking microgreens. These tiny sprouts of goodness pack a nutritious punch as a garnish or an ingredient in all manner of dishes. You can enjoy microgreen versions of arugula, chives, chard, cabbage, beets, […]

Food for the soul

Whether it’s a few pots on the balcony, a small patch or an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening. The benefits of digging deep in the dirt are well documented and many Kiwis have moved back to growing not just beautiful flowers, but also their own vegetable patches. Last month’s […]

Let’s celebrate Christmas: Barrington Gifts

We may be living in uncertain times, but of one thing we can be certain, Christmas, no matter if it’s in a bubble of two, a huddle of four or a muddle of many, will always be celebrated. Barrington Gifts has gifts for everyone in your whanau, special friends, and even for work […]

Sit back, relax and read: Piccadilly Books

It is nearly the season for lazy weekends spent outside, reading a good book and soaking up some sunshine. If you are after some new reading inspiration, check out Piccadilly Books online selection or pop into the store and have a browse.   Southern Wanderer Peter Garden Our price $60.00 An account of […]