Fairways to heaven

The grass is often greener on the golf course. Enjoy our guide to some of Christchurch and Canterbury’s best, just a short ‘drive’ away. Golf is the most participated sport in New Zealand, with more than half a million Kiwis playing. Nationally, there are at least 400 golf clubs throughout the country, including […]

Where expertise meets aesthetics: Encore Skin

For those seeking radiant, healthy skin, a unique blend of expertise and science-based solutions holds the answer. Founded a decade ago by renowned dermatologist Dr Grant Bellaney, Encore Skin, in Cashmere, quickly became a leader in advanced skin treatments. With the addition of cosmetic nurse specialist Rowena Cook, who joined in 2019, the […]

Editor’s Note: Sunshine, lollipops, and roses

Sunny days are here again, the skies above are clear again… It’s not bright sunshine every day yet, however temperatures are hotting up, and business appears to be picking up too. Warmer weather often brings a lighter, happier vibe with it; people emerging, blinking into the sunlight, heading out to brunch, lunch, and […]

Live & Local: Isaac Theatre Royal

Nurturing Christchurch’s musical talent. Christchurch has long been a city brimming with artistic talent, yet too often, our local musicians struggle to find platforms that allow their voices to be heard on a larger stage. Recognising this gap, the Isaac Theatre Royal is launching an innovative programme designed to spotlight homegrown talent: the […]

Award-winning bathing beauties

Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge scooped the pool at the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) awards early in September. In addition to winning the Supreme Bathroom Design Award with her Parisian Stay entry, Georgia, of Modi Design, won the DNKBA Silver Kitchen Design Award, DNKBA Silver Bathroom Design Award, and Canterbury Kitchen […]