The Influencers: Joanna Norris

BLOOM in the city. BLOOM, the city’s spring festival of events, fashion, sport and music will breathe colour and vibrancy into Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our city is at its most beautiful in spring and BLOOM highlights the lively streets, events and hospitality scene to showcase the city, attract visitors and stimulate spending. BLOOM […]

The Influencers: Scott Thelning

Being the best they can. Poise, passion, precision. Lisa Carrington has paddled her way to becoming New Zealand’s most prolific Olympic medalist. After winning her third gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, her parents provided some sage advice to us all. As parents our children are the most precious things in our […]

Time for a spring fling

Traditionally the days leading up to and the start of spring are a time to clean up and clean out, in other words a spring clean.   I prefer to think of it as a ‘spring fling’. I fling open curtains to let the light in, fling out clothes unworn for at […]

Personal taste to the fore: Luke Gardner

Outdoor entertaining is something to factor-in during the design process for your new-build home. Luke Gardner shares some ideas for creating your perfect outdoor space. “It’s about your own personal taste and just about anything goes.” When coming up with a plan, think about the situation of your section, your house shape […]

Outdoor furniture care

Now is an ideal time to start checking outdoor furniture for the coming spring and summer. Get rid of any rickety old stuff and invest in sturdy weather-proof tables and chairs, or revamp your existing ones. Future-proofing is a sound investment so buy waterproof covers for outdoor furniture, regardless of the material. […]

Splash out at home: Lagoon Pools

Dad is raising a chilled beer, feet up, a smile of contentment on his face. No, it’s not the rugby score he’s beaming over. He’s just another satisfied new home-pool customer. No more water park or public swimming pool queues, just instant poolside bliss. Lagoon Pools, the South Island dealer for Leisure […]