From top to toe: Magazine Designer Clothing

For a stunning Cup Day outfit, the team at Magazine Designer Clothing can dress you from top to toe.     Choose from the beautiful selection of predominantly New Zealand-made designer clothing and an exquisite range of accessories to complement your outfit, including jewellery, fascinators and bags. Whether you are off to […]

Recycling your precious jewels: Filigree Fine Jewels

Many people have jewellery that sits in a drawer, that may have been inherited, be of great sentimental value, be broken or have parts missing. It could be your mum’s engagement ring or a piece of jewellery from a past relationship that you would like to suit your current style.     […]

Getting a fabulous fit: Blackwell’s Department Store

The perfect foundation will set off every Cup Day and special occasion outfit. When investing in fabulously fitting lingerie, the results will be a flawless shape.         Blackwells’ lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says, “it’s what’s underneath that really enhances the whole outfit”. Lynn works closely with every customer to […]

Gifts & homewares: Ruralco

The traditional wedding gift to help set up a home is well and truly a custom of the past. However, high-end special pieces still have their place as gifts for newlyweds.     The Ruralco stores in Ashburton, Methven & Rakaia offer a beautiful range of gift and homeware products, like the […]

New Zealand’s most luxurious sleep: Dreamwool Beds

With summer just around the corner, the thought of beautiful, long warm days is an exciting thought, but for many, it also comes with the prospect of hot sleepless nights.     The good news is you can now say goodbye to waking up all hours in a lather and positioning fans […]

Catering to the crowds: Halswell Bakery

Whether you’re hosting an event or planning a picnic for Cup Day, the talented team at Halswell Bakery can provide fresh, delicious catering to suit any requirements. From tasty club sandwich platters, bacon and egg slices, mini quiches and savouries to yummy birthday cakes, donuts and sweet treats, everything is freshly handmade […]

The bubble tea craze: Ben Gong’s Queen Tea

If you love your tea and you are looking for a comfortable place to enjoy your authentic Chinese Royal tea, then make your way to Ben Gong’s Queen Tea at 380 Riccarton Road.     Using their own freshly made sugar cane syrup with freshly handmade pearl, the team at Ben Gong’s […]

Let the celebrations begin at No.4

Hold on tight, it’s going to be a riot of a ride all the way to Christmas at No.4. One of Christchurch’s most iconic gastropubs, No.4 never fails to deliver a good time.     The calendar is chocka full of excuses for a long lunch, a few quiets or a night […]

A vintage year: Cross Hares

The daffodils are in full flower, lambs are frolicking and the vines at Cross Hares are already forming new buds of spring.     For vintners Natalie and Warrick Edwards, it’s been a busy year at the vineyard, but the rewards have been worth all the hard work and anxiety, as by […]