Elevate mobile comfort: Carpet Binders
Are you fond of your caravan or mobile home, but looking to add a touch more comfort and warmth, especially during chilly nights and early mornings? In the world of motorhomes and caravans, one company is a go-to for customisation, Carpetbinders. With a century of carpet and edging experience, they transform your rolling […]
In the Hundred Acre Wood: Pooh Bear Live
Grab a hand, a hoof, a pink-ribboned tail, and a big pot of honey, Christopher Robin and his friends are coming to Christchurch. O n September 22, the James Hay Theatre will become the Hundred Acre Wood. Aaron Keown, the ‘Walt Disney of Christchurch’ brings us Pooh Bear Live, celebrating 100 years of […]
New art for Rolleston
SCAPE Public Art, the Selwyn District Council, and the Rolleston Residents’ Association, have agreed on a new permanent public artwork to become an iconic landmark of the Rolleston Town Centre. Arts laureate Dr Areta Wilkinson (Ngāi Tahu) was selected to create the new artwork, to be located in Rolleston Town Centre’s newly developed […]
Winning people and projects
The construction industry held its 2023 NZ Building People Awards in Christchurch in August, honouring the people behind the projects. The NZ Building People Awards is run by the NZ Institute of Building. This was the awards’ 30th year, recognising people from the inspiring Next Generation already making a difference, to those working […]
A wonderful setting: Broadoak
Bridal couples invariably have a vision of a beautiful location for their weddings – a special place that reflects their personalities, and that will create memories to last a lifetime. It may be a wedding on a beach, in a vineyard or in an historic building. Or it might be a stunning country […]
Modern Art Deco
As the sun comes out, so does our desire to re-decorate the house and undertake renovations. One fun interior design idea is modern art deco, a wonderful take on the iconic 1920s interior designs. Here is a guide to achieving a modern art deco interior. Use sleek lines and geometric patterns Like its […]
Your next destination: Up Style Me
The desire for a North Canterbury day trip just got stronger. The destination area’s latest addition combines fashion, beauty and fun to become the next ‘it’ spot. Up-Style Me, located in Swannanoa, offers three enticing shops filled with pre-loved accessories and clothing, pre-loved homewares and silk flowers for your next adventure north. With […]
Taking wool to the world
International demand for New Zealand merino wool is so high that for the last five years it has been supplemented by Australian wool. Sheep numbers in Aotearoa are less than a third of what the figure was 40 years ago, with an estimated twenty million ovines being farmed. While only 10% of New […]
Expand your outdoor living
New Zealand summers are meant to be enjoyed outdoors so expanding your indoor/outdoor flow makes total sense. By Lynda Papesch Adding a verandah, a deck, a covered porch, or pergola are all ways to gain more outdoor space, and to increase the value of your home. They will also provide shelter from the […]
