Akaroa’s Top Eats
Need a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of city life? Head out to our favourite little slice of French paradise – Akaroa. 1. Rona’s Head down to Rona’s at 74 Rue Lavaud; find a spot in the garden, sit back in the sun and enjoy a light breakfast […]
As good as it gets
Mitsubishi is renowned for being a solid, sturdy build – especially when it comes to their Outlander range. It’s increasingly going from a rural vehicle to an urban one; ideal for the family that needs something to tow the boat, caravan, jet ski or bikes. The new PHV has increased […]
Desert Diamond
Not too long ago, this gorgeous mellow-toned room would likely have been awash in millennial pinks, but there’s a subtle shift away from that side of the spectrum into the trendy tones of peaches and nudes. Why use just one peach or nude tone when you can use a few […]
Ferrari California: A serious supercar
Pressing the red starter button, your immediate surroundings are engulfed by a torrent of mechanical symphonic bliss; press the throttle and the revs rise, bringing with them a fiery Italian bellow. You are pinned back in the seat as you unleash the Ferrari California, one of the best value Ferrari supercars on […]
The future of design
Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an illuminating all-wheel drive SUV coupe which proposes new designs for future electric vehicles. The Futuron Concept represents the modern and confident image of a progressive electric SUV coupe envisioned by Kia. The Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of ‘future’ and ‘on’, […]
The Wheel Magician
You are making that reverse park in a tight space when you hear the nauseating sound of your alloy wheel rims grinding against the curb which was a lot closer than you thought. Your beautiful car now looks a lot less pretty with those all-too-familiar scratches on your precious wheels. You […]
A rare gem
The sight of a Honda S660 might seem a relatively everyday occurrence in the back streets of Tokyo or Kyoto, but in New Zealand, it’s on par with the most exclusive sports cars. In other words, it’s rare. The S660 is the spiritual successor to Honda’s Beat Kei Car from […]
Every step of the way: Jennian Homes
From the moment you walk through the door of Jennian Homes’ Canterbury Studio J Design Centre, or one of their stunning display homes, you can be assured the experienced team will be with you every step of the way as you start creating your dream home. Specialising in design and […]
Creating a garden focal point: Grow Landscape
Known as the father of landscape architecture, Lancelot (Capability) Brown’s signature was to ensure that garden design had a central focal point and, while today’s gardens tend to be smaller than the masterpieces created by Brown, the principal is as relevant as ever. Creating a striking focal point for your […]
