The stress eating equation
For many of us, stressful times means picking up the packet of chocolate biscuits instead of the kale salad. Dr Libby Weaver breaks down the ‘why’ for us and provides us with some effective strategies for eliminating stress. Many people believe weight is all about calories in versus calories out, why […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
It was an interesting time in lockdown within my bubble of two living as we do in the heart of our city! We have explored the parts of the central city we don’t usually get to see. The juxtaposition of the old and the new that tells part of our story; […]
Combining landscape with design: Wood Ltd
By combining landscape with design, Wood Ltd create unique commercial fit-outs and civil landscapes that stand out, commanding attention, while seamlessly blending into their surroundings. The Christchurch-based landscape company specialise in developing innovative, yet practical and liveable spaces that weave in the beauty of nature and environment. Recent inner-city projects include The […]
Cathedral Work Symbolises City’s Strength
The sound of tools at work will shortly echo from Christ Church Cathedral – a solid symbol of our community’s resilient strength. Prior to lockdown, the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project was at its busiest, with physical work scheduled for early April. The pause button was hit, but now the […]
The white way
We will forever love the white room; it’s clean, serene and the stuff of interior dreams. We’ve pulled together our top tips for painting the white way. The right white White has long reigned supreme in the world of interiors – and for good reason; it’s perhaps the most typically used […]
Keeping well for winter: Shields Pharmacy
As the seasons change, now is the time to think about flu protection and preventative medicine, to help ensure wellness throughout winter. “The flu can be a serious illness and could lead to hospitalisation, so it’s important to get protected with a yearly vaccination if you can,” says Shields Pharmacy owner/pharmacist Steve […]
A top tipple! – Eagle Brewing
With humble beginnings in Dave Gaughan’s home garage 10 years ago, Eagle Brewing grew organically, producing and supplying a unique range of craft beers to cafés, bars and restaurants across the country. The brewery soon outgrew its premises, so Dave and his partner Marilyn took the opportunity to fulfil a […]
The ovens are on!
JoAnne Fryer and the fabulous team at Gorgeous Food are thrilled the business is up and running again from its premises at 66-68 Springs Road, Hornby. The bakery began in 2005 and, in those 15 years, it has built a large and loyal client base by staying true to its vision […]
The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale
Earth has flipped the proverbial reboot switch, something none of us were expecting, well not this year anyway. As I sit here in my isolation, I reflect on a song by one of my favourite artists, the late great John Lennon and his song Imagine. The words of this song could […]
