A sustainable swap

A shift towards a less wasteful home does not need to be difficult. It can be as simple as small swaps of items you use daily. Introducing knitted dishcloths! These soft cotton beauties absolutely meet the mark on a simple, low-waste staple you can welcome into your home. An easy replacement of […]

Bentley takes flight

  The Bentley Flying Spur W12 is not so much a car, but more of a stately home on wheels.     Your average imitation of Sandringham House or Balmoral doesn’t however fly on the roads like this does. Thanks to Bentley Auckland, I was given the chance to experience the first […]

A colourful touch

Neutrals are safe and timeless, but pops of colour in the home brings life and brightness into spaces. Here are six easy and non-intimidating ways to add a little touch of colour to your home.   Paste it on Having a feature wall using wallpaper is a fun way to switch up […]

The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel

Our crown jewels. We’re blessed in Christchurch to have some fabulous heritage buildings in the heart of our city centre. They need to be protected and looked after because they help tell the story of Ōtautahi Christchurch and its people. Since the earthquakes, we have carried out a massive programme of repairs […]

The Influencers: John Bridgman

Bring on the visitors. With the distinctive flowing lines of its tile façade, the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, which is emerging in our city centre, is an impressive sight. It’s a large facility, with 28,000sqm of useable floor space, although it will eventually have some sizeable neighbours with up to four […]

The Influencers: Peter Townsend

A healthy move. If you happen to be wandering around Te Papa Hauora, you will notice intense construction activity in the Health Precinct. A five-floor 1600m2 building is well underway at 12 Oxford Terrace. This is planned for office and service provision and due for completion later this year. At the other […]