Mānawatia a Matariki
Māori New Year is a time for reflecting, reconnecting, and looking to the stars. As winter deepens in Canterbury, the rising of Matariki, which is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, marks a significant and spiritual moment in Aotearoa’s calendar. Matariki 2025 is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, […]
Mid-winter dining: Thirsty Acres
Mid-winter Christmas has arrived in Kirwee to brighten up the cold months ahead. Starting Monday 16 June and running through to Sunday 13 July, Thirsty Acres in Kirwee will be full of Christmas cheer and delicious traditional fare, for their mid-winter Christmas promotion. Just 25 minutes from Christchurch, the large bar and restaurant in picturesque […]
The art of no
How to take back control when you’re caught in a whirlwind. By Inspire Me Women’s Chris Korako. As women, most of us at some point find ourselves caught in a whirlwind. I’d like to say ‘swept up in a whirlwind romance’ but this time it’s a different kind of whirlwind. Time is one of our […]
Luxe-ify your car
Dial up your vehicle’s luxury level with ease. Clean and condition surfaces: Shine and wealth exude opulence and attraction. Arm yourself with a vacuum cleaner, microfibre cloth, the appropriate cleaning and conditioning agents, and get to work. Wipe, polish and shine for an immediate luxury overhaul. Elevate the accents: Consider your car’s soft furnishings – […]
5 ways to wear a scarf
Versatile, timeless and contemporary, scarves can be fun or sophisticated and everything in between. Style yours with these tips from the founders of premium local scarf brand Dark Hampton. A silk twilly as a tie Place around your neck and tie like you would a normal tie. A touch of fun for a business look […]
Invest in a youthful smile: Oral Design
State-of-the-art materials and contemporary techniques are the solution to restore a youthful smile. Nothing stands between you and the ultimate in luxury aesthetic dentistry. Richard Greenlees swears against cutting corners. A holistic approach, his handcrafted dentures restore youthful appearances and rebuild beautiful smiles – reviving facial structure lost with age or through a poor denture […]
Classic rural cuisine: Cafe Mayfield
Expansive, eye-catching views stretch between Christchurch and Geraldine along the scenic route 72. Nestled within, a delightful little country town awaits. Mayfield sits an hour and a half from Christchurch – a drive well worth a day trip. Find true country hospitality at Cafe Mayfield. With a story to tell, the family-owned premises evolved from […]
Sweet Tooth
Curated by Nina Tucker. Emotional comfort with a playful kick? Whatever the combination behind the surge in sweet treat-inspired homewares, sugary styles and scents are filling a gap with fun. Soft furnishings mimic the colours of indulgent treats, sweet scents leave your living room smelling like a chocolaterie, and your favourite corner-store candy becomes a […]
A true country treasure: Dandelion and Clover
The dream for a country café started with just $50 in the back pocket. How do you launch a business on a shoestring? Dandelion and Clover founder Jenny Swift credits a small team of supporters for the treasure her West Melton café has become. In just seven months, the café has established itself for the […]
