Cocktails with bite: Tiger Baby
Inspired by the owner’s roots in Chennai, this downtown favourite is beautifully decorated in a charming, South Indian style. Lush, colourful, and richly textured, the moment you step inside Tiger Baby, you will know you’re in for a good time. The food and drinks menus are fun and packed with character. A range […]
NEW ZEALAND CUP WEEK at Addington Raceway and Riccarton Park
New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton Park – 9, 13, 16 November 2024 A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days. The Grand Tour brings us Australian DJ sensation, Hot Dub Time Machine, live on Saturday 9 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day. […]
Bright smile, on Cup Day: Smooch Dental
Prevention is key when it comes to oral hygiene – having your teeth cleaned professionally at least twice a year makes a big difference to your long-term mouth health. Stanford University’s Professor Andrew Huberman says oral health is an “extremely important component of general bodily health.” The Smooch team are on a mission […]
A Cup Week winner: The Golden Mile
For a fantastic bar and eatery where everyone’s treated like a local, it’s hard to pip this legend in Templeton. As we trot toward Cup Week, the Golden Mile Tavern on the corner of Main South Road and Trent Road in Templeton transforms itself into a racing mecca. On top of the usual […]
Pub with a personal touch: Protocol
With Cup Week kicking off, it is time to dress up, head to the races, and celebrate in the city. Looking for a place to enjoy a pre-race family brunch and Champagne, or keen to have a night out with friends after the races, you’ll find the best of both worlds at Protocol. […]
A blooming good fête: Geraldine Summer fête
Summer is on its way, and so is Christmas, making it ideal to start gift gathering. There’s no better way to do this than enjoying a day out with with friends and family than at the Geraldine Summer Fête on Thursday 7 November. Attracting around 4000 visitors from across New Zealand, the fête […]
Hair from the heavens: Twiggi Hair
Bouncy, lush, and perfectly coiffed, that’s how your locks will look after a trip to Twiggi Hair, conveniently nestled within The Crossing’s plethora of boutiques. Find your dream look, before working with the Twiggi team prior to race day to create the hairstyle that brings it all together. A crew of expert stylists […]
Botanic Gardens tour & Punting on the Avon: Christchurch Attractions
The Botanic Gardens are on show in spring: it’s the perfect time to see the blooms. The 50-minute tour on board an eco-friendly electric shuttle departs from behind the Peacock Fountain and travels through the key garden areas, offering a comprehensive overview along with an easy way to navigate the 21-hectare area. Discover […]
WOW winners
The 2024 World of WearableArt™ (WOW) supreme award went to designer Grace DuVal from the United States for her garment, Curves Ahead. It was her sixth time entering WOW, and her sixth award win, although the first time she has received the supreme award. The runner-up was He art, by Xuancheng Liu & […]
