Be the best you: NZ Nutritionals

If, like Winston Churchill, you are easily satisfied with the very best, then you will be thrilled with Qt Belle, Beau and Encore. These Internal Cosmetics were tested by participants in the ‘30-day challenge’ and the results are outstanding.   Participants had ‘before’ photos taken, received products and stated their improvement goals […]

Patch-up job

The word ‘patchwork’ conjures up visions of homemade quilts and cushions used from unwanted fabrics, usually passed on from grandma who had lovingly spent hours sewing the pieces together.   It certainly isn’t something you’d associate with fashion, but at last September’s New York Fashion Week, an abundance of designers took patchwork […]

A vibrant new home: Mark O’Loughlin

The central city is exciting, alive and vibrant. In my opinion, there are several factors and benefits buyers should consider if they are thinking about living in the CBD.     As homeowners are downsizing, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a vibrant inner-city. Living in a townhouse or apartment in the […]

Lakefront Luxury: YHA Lake Tekapo

If you’ve been inspired to explore our beautiful South Island backyard this year, chances are you’re looking for an awesome place to stay. YHA New Zealand can help you save your hard-earned cash for that jet boat ride or stargazing experience, by making sure you sleep easy in quality budget accommodation.   […]

Oven gloves to dancing shoes

Kiwi chef personality, entrepreneur and healthy food whizz Nadia Lim is taking off her oven gloves and stepping into her dancing shoes to take on channel Three’s Dancing with the Stars NZ – and it’s all for a great cause.   Nadia Lim first attracted attention in the culinary arena after she […]

Love the skin you’re in: H&B

H&B is now offering Medical Dermal Needling in-salon today. Dermal needling serves two main functions; firstly, it stimulates epidermal growth to provide stronger and healthier skin; secondly, it stimulates the production of collagen, making skin tighter and firmer.     Dermal needling uses a specialised instrument that contains incredibly fine medical needles […]

Moroccan morsels: Mosaic by Simo

Simo is synonymous with Moroccan food in Christchurch. The Moroccan born chef is very well known for bringing his own flair to the exciting flavours and delicious fare at his Addington restaurant.   If you’ve been into Mosaic by Simo recently, you will have noticed a few changes; changes for the better. […]

Crispy, juicy ‘n’ totally scrummy!: Empire Chicken

It was thanks to his barber saying he wished he could find fried chicken that was crispy on the outside, yet still juicy and tender on the inside that set Jayden Smith, a Christchurch chef, on the road to establishing Empire Chicken.     “I spent six months obsessing about it and […]

More magic to come!: The Monday Room

Picture this: you’re dressed to impress in a flirty frock and killer heels, you’ve a poppy pout on your mouth, and you’re feeling fantastic because you and your girls have had an unforgettable theatre experience.     You swing down the street, arms linked, singing songs from the show you’ve just left; […]