The joy of reading: Page and post bookshop
Bookshops are places of discovery and escape. There’s nothing quite like the thrill you get when you find the book you really want to read. W alking into a bookshop feels like coming home because there’s an inexplicable warmth to these shops. The Page and Post Booksellers in Geraldine is a classic bookshop […]
Biketober – riding in style
Cycling in style What’s the best $20 you ever spent on clothes? For Katy McRae, it was her long, leather coat – an “absolute steal” from TradeMe. She wears it on her cycle commute when the weather is less than pleasant. “I’ll also wear a skirt or dress and stockings on those days, […]
Become a local tourist
In New Zealand, we are experiencing an influx of international tourists. Why not join them and embark on an adventurous South Island road trip of your own? See below a road trip itinerary that you can customise to how many days you’d like to spend in each place, starting in Christchurch and making […]
Experience the magic
Marlborough is many things to many people, and its sheer versatility is one aspect that makes it a popular destination. Think fine wine, gourmet food, sparkling seas, convivial hosts, and an array of tempting tourism opportunities, and you’ll just scratch the surface of what’s on offer. Having lived in Marlborough for 25 plus […]
Show week
Christchurch during spring, does it get any better? The city is ON SHOW right now and life is good. The New Zealand Agricultural Show 15-17 November 2023 A&P Shows are a time-honoured way to bring together town and country. They provide an opportunity for New Zealanders to get up close and personal with […]
NZ Cup and Show week is back and everyone is invited
Riccarton Park A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days. The Grand Tour brings us Sir Dave Dobbyn live on Saturday 11 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day. All you need is a GA ticket to enjoy the performance after the last […]
A gold-star spring garden: Lushingtons
Spring is full of promise and has arrived in a rush and flurry of activity. At Lushington’s Garden Centre, Miranda and her team have conjured up the guarantee of a backyard harvest to remember. Fruit is on the menu and that first taste of freshly picked, home-grown, can’t be beaten. If space is […]
Your body shape match: Zebrano
All women, no matter their age, love seeing a pretty dress hanging in the wardrobe waiting for its first day out. With the season of fun and frolics only just begun, there’s no better way to celebrate spring than in a show-stopping dress. Zebrano new season dresses flaunt vibrant colours, gorgeous patterns and […]
Walk boldly: REPRESENT Footwear
As spring brings warmer days, many are relegating their winter boots to the depths of the cupboard, making room for new summer footwear. Nestled conveniently behind Cashel Mall, in the Guthrey Centre, sandwiched between Ballantynes and Riverside Market, you’ll discover REPRESENT Footwear—a spot for shoe enthusiasts in the heart of the city. At […]
