A venue that has it all: Rangiora RSA

Are looking for the perfect venue you can trust with your next special event or meeting? Look no further than the Rangiora RSA’s Kippenberger function centre. With rooms available for groups of 10 to 200, there is a space to suit every occasion. From birthdays to corporate events, weddings to anniversaries, the Kippenberger […]

Enjoy a purr-fect outing: The Purrfect Ride

Taking a ride gains a whole new meaning when Heather-Leigh Cumming and Allen Cross are behind the wheel. Heather and Allen are cat lovers so it’s no surprise that their company is called The Purr-fect Ride, or that their fleet of luxury limousines are all Jaguars. From hen parties to weddings, stag nights […]

Cheese please

While it’s still cold out, and the need to socialise is picking up, why not add the ultimate comfort food to your entertaining with a classic – baked cheese. Whether you favour sweet or savoury, a baked brie or camembert, both pair well with either as they are baked to gooey perfection. Try […]

Baked lemon slice

Ingredients 150g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder LEMON TOPPING 4 eggs 3/4 cup caster sugar 4 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 100ml lemon juice TO SERVE 1 Tbsp icing sugar, […]

Toast the Sunday roast: Union Fare Eatery

Set in the heart of Prebbleton Village, it’s hard to miss the handsome grey and white villa that has rapidly grown its reputation as a destination place where fabulous food is a given. Union Fare Eatery is a café and restaurant that provides a contemporary brunch and lunch menu that tempts every palate […]