Putting the spice into innovation
If you’ve made your way over to the Lyttelton Farmers’ Markets on a Saturday morning and noticed the ‘Bambina’, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were looking at your usual meaty sausage lying on a beautiful fresh bread roll. It’s not even clear upon tasting that this is, in fact, […]
Alternative spicy kimchi dogs
MAKES 3 INGREDIENTS For Kimchi Slaw: • 1 cup kimchi, minced • 1 medium carrot, grated • 1 cup grated purple radish, sliced • 1 cup red and white cabbage, chopped • 4 shallots, white and light green parts chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander • ½ teaspoon salt For the […]
What’s happening North Canterbury?
Waitangi Day in the Waimakariri Make a beeline to Rangiora for a full day of affordable fun with the family, which promises action aplenty this Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February. Inflatafest All things inflatable in a kaleidoscope of colour will be bouncing about at Victoria Park in Percival Street, Rangiora, on […]
What’s on in Kaiapoi?
Whether you’re local, new in town or looking for a day trip for the family, there’s something for everyone in this bustling township. Kaiapoi Fun Run Date: Sunday 8 March Location: Kaiapoi Borough School (Raven Quay)It’s time to get your run on! The Kaiapoi Fun Run is a community event […]
Out with perfection
Have you ever swooped in with a coaster, just in the nick of time before your guest puts a coffee cup down on your – eeeek – shiny new coffee table? Relax, and put your feet up – it doesn’t matter so much anymore. Perfection in the home is out […]
Signature Liveliness
Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing. Named after a mineral of the same brilliant chroma, its hue is reminiscent of Tiffany boxes to some and Caribbean waters to others. Turquoise is often confused with aqua, teal and light […]
For the love of lagom
We’ve mastered how to hygge our home, by creating a serene and clutter-free space, it’s now time to learn to lagom. While the words appear to be a scramble of Scandinavian slang, beneath the surface lies very interesting inspirations for decorating your home. While there is no direct translation from […]
Design defying gravity
One of the coolest bathroom trends of 2020 is floating vanities. Ideal for smaller bathrooms, they can create an illusion of size and space. Double floating vanities are a practical way to free up floor area. Because of their clean, minimalistic look, you can update and transform your space without compromising […]
The story of an icon
Christchurch’s proud tradition of exceptional public architecture is evident in one of the city’s favourite buildings – the Christchurch Town Hall. Playing prestigious host to numerous celebrations, concerts and civic events over the years, the building once described as the city’s ‘public living room’ reopened triumphantly in 2019 after a […]
