Winter Reads
We’ve all certainly had a lot of time to ourselves over these last few months. If you’ve rediscovered reading during lockdown, we’ve got some hot new titles to add to the collection before you hunker down again, this time for the winter months. LOVE HER OR LEAVE HER A juicy […]
Banish winter worries
We’re heading into winter, which means dry, lifeless skin, right? It doesn’t have to be this way! We’ve got our top tips for maintaining your skin throughout the cool months. SOMETHING IN THE AIR… and hopefully that’s moisture to keep your skin hydrated! The warm, dry air pumping out of […]
Find your sole mate…: Shoe Therapy
We believe everyone deserves to find their soul mate… even your feet! Debbie from Shoe Therapy Kaiapoi has some eligible candidates to create the perfect pairing. Because she believes that a woman can do anything in the right pair of shoes and we tend to agree! We caught up with her to […]
Getting your home noticed online: Mike Pero
COVID-19 has changed the way we buy and sell real estate. With social distancing and more people viewing and transacting property online, it has never been so important for your real estate agent to arrange exceptional virtual property presentations. Now more than ever, professional video and quality still photography will help […]
Tropical goes sophisticated: RESENE
When you think about a tropical inspired interior it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured cane furniture in bright sun-drenched rooms. This colour scheme, inspired by the wrapping paper featured in the frame, takes the concept for a more sophisticated spin. The key textural elements […]
Rocking the stone look: Hard as Rocks Ltd
Thinking of enhancing the entryway or chimney of your new home? Or perhaps you have in mind a stone fireplace, an interior feature wall or a letterbox. You can achieve the look and feel of real stone with veneer profiles from Hard as Rocks Ltd. Most Kiwis love the traditional look […]
Growing up
Vertical gardens are growing into one of the most popular plant trends, as green-thumbs channel their love of gardening to new heights of creativity. A tonne of easy, budget-friendly options await – we’ve picked out our favourite DIY designs. Give any small garden, urban courtyard or interior space the undeniable […]
Spend time at Seven!
On the corner of Hansons Lane and Riccarton Road sits an idyllic spot for your next private function, Seven Café; great for small groups of people to get together after the lockdown in an intimate, safe environment to share time together. Catering to groups of 15 to 30 people and with an […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Between Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and the Metro Sports Facility alone, Ōtākaro has been pumping around $15m a month into the construction sector, on behalf of the Government. Pre-lockdown, around 600 people were active across both sites and we’re continually working to get back to that level, while maintaining safe […]
