Could you do Richie’s race? Editor Nina Tucker
Richie McCaw reflects Canterbury’s tenacity with every move he makes. His strength has become signature and I’m so glad nothing has changed since my days spent watching him on the footy field. Bruised, bloodied, but never giving up. Now, he’s encouraging the average Joe and Jill to find their inner Richie and take […]
Beef & beetroot sausage rolls
These sausage rolls couldn’t be much simpler to make and are fantastic with the horseradish cream, says Canterbury pastry and pie maker Wendy Morgan. Her new book, entitled Easy as Pie, is out now. Makes 28 Ingredients • 1 quantity Rough Puff Pastry (see recipe opposite) • 250g beef mince • 250g beef […]
New stores, new style
When Canterbury’s most stylish minds ignite renewed confidence in the local fashion scene with stores, collections and launches, it’s our job to shop local and keep that flame burning. Canterbury knows one thing: fashion is forever. New stores from local and international heavyweights prove the city is still hungry for style, even in […]
Go grey: V for Hair
Going grey is no longer about ‘giving up’ colour, says Merivale master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Today, it is about creating a look that feels sophisticated, modern, and completely personalised to you. More women are embracing their natural grey and discovering that with the right cut, tone, and expert guidance, grey hair can look […]
Meet Slick Rick: Hair Candy
Introducing Christchurch hairstylist Tuscany Hamel’s solution to the viral ‘slick back’ hairstyle: a styling stick that comes with just as much practicality as it does purpose. Slick Rick is a compact, New Zealand sheep’s wool keratin-infused styling stick to tame flyaways, set brows in place, and craft sleek runway-ready up-do’s for busy lifestyles. […]











