Yotti’s easy oven-baked poached fish
The secret to a great fish dish is simplicity, so says Yotti Ioannou, co-owner of Theo’s Fisheries, a Christchurch favourite for quality fish. How does Yotti like his fish? Fresh fish doesn’t need a load of bells and whistles, he says. The most important thing is to buy the best. Here he shares […]
Mānawatia a Matariki
Māori New Year is a time for reflecting, reconnecting, and looking to the stars. As winter deepens in Canterbury, the rising of Matariki, which is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, marks a significant and spiritual moment in Aotearoa’s calendar. Matariki 2025 is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate […]
Mid-winter dining: Thirsty Acres
Mid-winter Christmas has arrived in Kirwee to brighten up the cold months ahead. Starting Monday 16 June and running through to Sunday 13 July, Thirsty Acres in Kirwee will be full of Christmas cheer and delicious traditional fare, for their mid-winter Christmas promotion. Just 25 minutes from Christchurch, the large bar and restaurant […]
The art of no
How to take back control when you’re caught in a whirlwind. By Inspire Me Women’s Chris Korako. As women, most of us at some point find ourselves caught in a whirlwind. I’d like to say ‘swept up in a whirlwind romance’ but this time it’s a different kind of whirlwind. Time is one […]
Luxe-ify your car
Dial up your vehicle’s luxury level with ease. Clean and condition surfaces: Shine and wealth exude opulence and attraction. Arm yourself with a vacuum cleaner, microfibre cloth, the appropriate cleaning and conditioning agents, and get to work. Wipe, polish and shine for an immediate luxury overhaul. Elevate the accents: Consider your car’s soft […]
5 ways to wear a scarf
Versatile, timeless and contemporary, scarves can be fun or sophisticated and everything in between. Style yours with these tips from the founders of premium local scarf brand Dark Hampton. A silk twilly as a tie Place around your neck and tie like you would a normal tie. A touch of fun for a […]
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