A fairy tale location: VR Hanmer Springs Retreat
When planning a wedding, the top priority is always the venue. Once that is secured, everything else can be done at a more relaxed pace. For many couples, the desire is for an outdoor wedding that brings a magic of its own – there is nothing like a breathtaking setting for that unforgettable […]
Gravlax with dill dressing on pumpernickel
Ingredients – makes 30 1 egg yolk 1 Tsp wholegrain mustard 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tsp sugar 1/2 Tsp salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 185ml vegetable oil 3 Tsp finely chopped dill 150 gm gravlax or smoked salmon 30 small slices pumpernickel METHOD In a small bowl, whisk together the egg […]
This thing sucks really well
Bigger is better, right? When it comes to vacuum cleaners, the answer is yes, and no. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott discovers the long, and the short of it. Long recognised as the world’s formost innovators in vacuum technology, Dyson have added an upsized version to their popular cordless stick-vacuum range, without adding […]
It won’t happen fast: NZ Mortgages
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 5.5, highlighting its July stance that it was high enough to keep slowing inflation. While some indications are that it may move up slightly, the recent fall in dairy price, significant fall in retail spending and other such factors are what […]
Gateway to New Brighton
New Brighton’s $65 million revamp has moved a step closer with the closure in August of public input. The plan to address earthquake damage and improve emergency evacuation times along the main route to and from New Brighton was released earlier this year, focusing on Pages Road, east of Anzac Drive, and various […]
Supporting Canterbury’s female entrepreneurs
Fostering gender diversity in the start-up landscape, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund recently distributed $48,000, including $10,000 each to Lucy Pink from Onyou, Jamie Tucker from Laughing Pukeko, and Vicki Ledergerber from Vortek. In New Zealand, only one in five start-ups is led by women, and the majority of venture capital goes to men. […]
It’s time to celebrate: Jenni Gibson
The celebrant you choose for your wedding day must be the one who can take you through what you thought you would like to have, turn it into a reality and make it memorable. With Jenni Gibson as your celebrant, you know your wedding day will be the day of celebration you had […]
Facing her mortality
Aged 49, Kelly Hutton is faced with the news that she only has weeks to live. She shares her thoughts on life, and ovarian cancer, along with some parting advice. I was recently sent home from the hospital with the devastating news that I only have weeks to live. For the last four […]
Top trends in construction
This year, more than ever before, construction projects ranging from residential to large-scale commercial, are incorporating sustainable initiatives and practices. These include using renewable and recyclable materials, reducing the embodied energy in building materials, reducing on-site waste, and reducing the energy consumption on finished projects. Construction shapes our world, how it looks, […]
