A gorgeous glampsite: Stay Geraldine

Picture yourself snuggled up with your partner, surrounded by nature, watching the sunset and listening to birdsong. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, venture two hours from Christchurch and you can experience this. Following on from their popular couples’ Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat, the team behind Stay Geraldine this year has converted an old bus on […]

Putting people in homes: Rent Wise Property Management

People and property are Shona Saunders’ passion. Combining the two, she works with rental property owners and also tenants to ensure the best for both. REINZ accredited, Shona has been working in the rental field for more than 10 years, through her company Rent Wise Property Management. Repeat clients are a sure sign […]

The real deal: Ray White Marshlands

In 2013, Amanda Blair’s journey into real estate began with a spark of passion ignited on the set of Mitre 10 Dream Home. The DIY star had her design skills put to the test and was immersed into the world of power tools, frenzied hammering, sanding, and painting to create a brand new […]

One of a kind Cup Week finds: Passion for Fashion Preloved

Win your own Cup Week style stakes with something gorgeously rare, utterly high-end, and well-fitted, as if it’s been waiting for you. Through connections established through Classy Two Timers, her previous clothing treasure trove, and a knack in organising wardrobes and picking pieces not getting enough love, Karyn Kerr holds a reputation for […]

Ready for retail therapy: Darcy Boutique

As the event season begins, now is the time to find your perfect outfit. Amongst the vibrance of Merivale, sits a chic, modern clothing store supplying honest advice and beautiful garments. At Darcy Boutique, each piece is carefully curated by owner, Victoria Knutson, with her customers in mind. Victoria and her staff ensure […]

Expertly constructed homes: D.G.I Morgan Ltd

Anyone who’s put serious thought into the daunting task of actually building their dream home understands how important it is to get the little things right. It can be the difference between realising your vision and being stuck with something not-quite-right for years to come. It’s this kind of attention to detail that […]

A perfect spread: Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants

Cup Week is a time of celebration for Cantabrians. With glorious warm spring weather settling in, it’s a great time of year to enjoy together time with friends and whānau. If you are putting together a Cup Day shindig to watch the big race, and have a few mouths to feed, a high […]

Secure the best setting: Cashmere Club

With spring in full swing and Cup and Show week just around the corner, event season switches into top gear. If you have a Christmas gathering coming up, it’s time to contact Kayla Woolley, events manager at the Cashmere Club, to secure your booking at a venue that will please everyone. “The Garden […]

Fusion takes flight: Manu

This new restaurant by celebrated local restaurateur Karen Hattaway, a veteran of the Aotearoa hospitality community, is a rare new bird on Ōtautahi’s thriving cuisine scene. Centrally located beside the Ōtākaro river, Manu serves up “fresh innovative Pasifika glam”. It’s a bold concept the team has taken great pains to achieve in a […]