A sought-after location: Russley Village

News about the fabulous lifestyle available at The Russley Village has travelled fast and, as a result, there are only four brand new apartments left in the gorgeous Sefton Apartment complex.     Located next to the Homestead which hosts the excellent facilities of the Village, these sought-after apartments are in the […]

Silver/grey is the new black: V For Hair & Beauty Merivale

Going grey gracefully and letting yourself go… there is an enormous difference! In fact, according to Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee from V For Hair & Beauty Merivale as seen on TV, you don’t have to be on the far side of 65 to be a ‘silver siren’!     Getting tired of […]

Bespoke eco-conscious jewellery: Via Sollertia

Via Sollertia Jewellers has been making sustainability a top priority long before it was at the forefront of customer demand.     At every stage of the jewellery-making process – literally from design right through to the final product – special care and attention is taken to ensure their footprint on the […]

New central city accommodation: GriffBuild

GriffBuild’s Tony and Nick Griffiths have ticked off another central city development, completing the new Bealey Avenue motels on time and under budget.     The new accommodation houses 39 rooms over two storeys and is centrally located next to the Bealey Ale and Steak House. Nick says the project was smooth […]

Utilising Valuable Space: Garage Carpet Pro

How much use do you get out of your garage in the colder winter months?     Ever thought about making the most of this valuable extra space by converting it into your own private gym or games room? Or maybe create a warmer place where you can escape the chill to […]

Impact of Liquefaction

You’d be forgiven for not knowing what the word ‘liquefaction’ meant pre-quake. It’s just one of the new vernacular that has emerged in the rebuilding city. Now, visitors to Canterbury Museum’s earthquake exhibition Quake City can play in the city’s coolest sand pit to learn about the science behind the phenomenon of […]

Bespoke Timber Beauty: Timber Tru

Although the team at Timber Tru has been making quality timber joinery for more than twenty years, they possess between them more than fifty years of experience in the discipline.     Tony van der Plas, owner and co-founder of Timber Tru, has been in the industry since his youth and offers […]

Goodbye to Glare: Tint a Window

Do you have a problem with too much glare, heat, or UV coming in through your windows that make it hard to view a TV or computer screen? Or maybe the sunlight is fading those expensive furnishings in your home? Is privacy and security an issue? If the answer to those questions […]

Classic nostalgic nosh: Purple Weka Cafe and Bar

Remember those traditional, tummy satisfying meals from childhood that made winter wickedly wonderful? Purple Weka Café & Bar is the place to go to reconnect with those delectable dishes we’ve all but forgotten.     For that perfect weekend treat, sip a wine while savouring old-time favourites like lamb’s fry and bacon […]