Sustainable decking option: One Stop Deck Shop
Once upon a time, we believed that only Kwila could provide the happy ever after in decking. That was before we had ModWood. This amazing product is made from recycled wood fibre and recycled milk bottles, so it is sustainable and environmentally friendly. One Stop Deck Shop here in Christchurch is the exclusive […]
A blooming good fete: Geraldine Summer Fete
Spring is well and truly here, and there is a hint of summer approaching. There’s no better way to enjoy a day with friends and family than at the Geraldine Summer Fete on Thursday 2 November. Attracting around 4000 visitors from across New Zealand, the fete is now in its 14th year. Attendees […]
All eyes on the avairy
If you are a bird lover and want to keep some of your favourite species close by, an aviary will make a great addition to your property. Firstly, take some time to properly consider the responsibilities, what type of birds you want to house, and how many. Common types of pet birds in […]
Editor’s note: Show up
Exciting times lie ahead for visitors and Cantabrians, leading into the region’s annual Cup and Show Week, then the festive season. Fashion, gallops, trots, the agricultural show, and all manner of entertainment will showcase some of the best that Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region offer. Many of the events only happen at […]
A daisy a day: Mickey Raes
Spring is now here, and the long weekends and holiday fever are just around the corner. Approaching six years in the retail business in Hanmer Springs, Mickey Raes is in full-on spring flower mode, with a multitude of exclusive and colourful ornamental daisies spinning cheerfully in the breeze outside the shop. These long-lasting […]












