Organic, plant-based haircare: Shambhala Hair Design

Today, too many products contain potentially harmful chemicals. These synthetic materials and ingredients go into our bodies and can be incredibly harmful. Haircare is no exception. Teo Munro, founder of Shambhala Hair Design, (pictured right) explains that the chemicals in most haircare products such as sulphates, parabens and silicones “can strip the scalp […]

Location & luxury: Village Lake Apartments

Hanmer Springs is home to scenic rugged landscapes, heritage forests, and natural hot pools. The resort town comes alive in summer with plenty of outdoor activities to partake in, including hiking, mountain biking, horse trekking, golf and jet boating–to name a few. With all the excitement comes the need for somewhere opulent to […]

Refresh your skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

As you age, you might have noticed that your skin isn’t as clear and bright as it was when you were young. Fortunately, there are treatments designed to target these changes and return your skin to its best. IPL stands for “Intense pulsed light” and the IPL photofacial can target specific skin concerns […]

Versatility & innovative design equals extra room: Loburn Sawmill

True entrepreneurs are not satisfied with one innovation only. They are continually looking for new ideas or refinements to their original concepts. This is certainly true of the team at Loburn Sawmill. Not content with designing and building functional, durable and portable timber cabins, they came up with an idea for an extension […]

A good place to go: The Good Home Pegasus

While everyone has a different definition of ‘home’, there is something we all share. It’s a feeling. A sensation of comfort, where you can breathe, relax, unwind and be at ease. By fashioning spaces you can call your own, The Good Home Pegasus has recreated this feeling. Spaces to relax; hang with a […]

Celebrate style with new season arrivals: Mikko Shoes

Sophisticated, celebratory, and playful all at once. The weather is warming up and Mikko Shoes has something to suit all tastes. Known for their ability to balance the latest sophisticated trends with quality craftsmanship and timeless design, the Mikko team’s spring summer 2024 offering is just as exciting, founder Michaela Longstaff says. The […]

Captivate your guests: Longacre Event Hire

Whether the outdoors or indoors is the backdrop to your special event, the desire is that your fitout will do much of the heavy lifting in setting a scene that captivates and excites guests. To take your event from ordinary to outstanding, you can’t go past Longacre Event Hire’s unique rustic wooden furniture. […]

The taste of tomorrow: The Dish

Everyone needs a consistently wonderful Asian-fusion restaurant in their life; a place where flavours are stunning, staff are friendly, and the ambience is relaxed yet stylish. For five years now, Christchurch has been lucky to call The Dish restaurant one of those places. Enjoy everything from a mid-week lunch catch-up with friends to […]

Managing career change: Zestpeople

Navigating unplanned career change through restructuring and redundancy can be a rocky road. We don’t have to look far to know someone affected by the wave of restructuring throughout the country; it’s a challenging time for all involved. As specialist career practitioners and trusted partners to many organisations, Zestpeople has extensive experience in […]