Vive le cinéma
After last year’s hiatus thanks to Covid-19, the French Film Festival Aotearoa returns to Christchurch next month. Returning for its 15th year, the country’s second largest film festival invites Kiwis to come along for a glass of red and a very French night at the movies. The Christchurch season runs […]
Lighting the way
Christchurch’s inaugural Tīrama Mai lighting event will celebrate Matariki in the heart of the city and in New Brighton. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Tanya Cokojic says lighting events have proved popular in the city in the past and it makes sense to have a festival that marks New […]
From the Editor: 27 May 2021
Time flies when you are having fun, they say, and there are so many fun activities in Christchurch that I am definitely enjoying myself. . Options change with the seasons and typically many Kiwis fly north to warmer climes when winter arrives. Now that we can hop on a plane trans-Tasman […]
Between the sheets
Turn your bed into a place of warmth and refuge this winter with some on-trend bedding. Layers, textures and warm, earthy tones are all on the menu for cosy sheets, luxe duvets and sumptuous comforters. Get creative with patterns and pillow sizes to create the ultimate at-home have. Here are some of […]
Olive and let live: RESENE
Colour plays an undeniably important role in interior design. Each hue has the power to set the tone, mood and general ambiance. It also has the power to both give the illusion of space or make a space seem smaller than it is. Taking a brand-new-to-you hue onto your room’s major surfaces […]
A magical transformation: D J Hewitt
Time beaten and earthquake damaged, but with great bones, ‘The Bach’ just needed the magic of a DJ Hewitt transformation. The late 1950s abode above Akaroa harbour was a Christchurch family’s holiday pad for 17 years. With the children grown up, it was time for creature comforts and futureproofing. “We’re […]
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