A wedding you’ll love: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel
Weddings are all about celebrating love. T he theme of love should infuse the entire wedding, and nowhere is that more important than the food you share together. One Christchurch company proves that weddings can be an utter foodie’s delight. Offerings are all about astounding taste and style created with love, but without […]
Brothers open new home franchise: Stonewood Homes
Local siblings Aaron and Lewis Strong have opened the region’s first Stonewood Homes’ franchise with a new showroom in Rangiora. Combining their sales and building expertise, the brothers are also working on house and land packages throughout Christchurch and North Canterbury, including some 10 acre blocks. These will be on the market shortly. […]
Catwalk collections
New Zealand Fashion Week showcased the best of Kiwi labels, old and new, with relaxed silhouettes, plenty of ruffles, and loose, easy-to-wear styles at the forefront. From flowing maxi skirts to unstructured, lightweight dresses, loose-fitting trousers, and flatter footwear, the looks shifted between androgyny and femininity. Popping among the neutral hues were shades […]
Family flora: Kiwi Flora
Flexibility, adaptability and above all being aware of the changing tastes and requirements of customers are often keys to a business remaining viable and successful. The staff at Kiwiflora Nurseries near Templeton, certainly model these attributes. “Over the past few years we have recognised that today’s residential gardens are now limited in space […]
Top millionaire cities
When it comes to the number of resident millionaires, cities in the USA and China dominate the World’s Top 10 Wealthiest Cities list. Only one European city, London, made it on to the 2023 list published recently by international investment migration firm Henley & Partners, in conjunction with global wealth intelligence firm New […]
Extraordinary venue for all occasions: Mona Vale Homestead
Making any wedding a special day is its setting, and the choice of venue. In Christchurch, settings don’t come any better for an amazing wedding than historic Mona Vale Homestead. A charming, fully licensed, venue surrounded by 5.5 hectares of elegant landscaped gardens, along the banks of the tranquil Avon River, it makes […]
Scenic and historic settings: Ferrymead Heritage Park
It’s not often that you are spoilt for both choice and historical ambiance when it comes to a location for a wedding. That is the case at Ferrymead Heritage Park, home to an early 1900s township. You might opt to have your ceremony in the quite stunning 1911 heritage chapel with its original […]
For intimate weddings: The George
When it comes to planning an intimate wedding, a hotel can be the perfect setting for a memorable and romantic celebration. With its luxurious amenities and attention to detail, The George hotel can provide a beautiful backdrop for your special day. Here are some tips to ensure a perfect day: Personalised Service The […]
Get plastered: Red Rock Plastering
Interior plaster walls are fast becoming the preferred choice for high-end home owners, instead of paint and wallpaper. Concrete is in vogue at the moment, from walls to floors, it adds a touch of class to any room. Actual concrete can be difficult to work with, and costly, but there is an alternative […]
