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Coming of age: York Street Gallery

Timaru Art Gallery celebrates its 18 year milestone with a fitting exhibition. Yellow gates that lead to a pumpkin orange cottage is what you will see upon visiting the York Street Gallery of Fine Art. Owned and established by sculpture artist Debbie Templeton-Page, it is an eclectic space home to an ever changing collection of […]

The ultimate motorhome & caravan showroom: Motorhome Caravan & Leisure Show

If you are dreaming of life on the road, then make a start at the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. Returning to Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, the South Island’s biggest outdoor lifestyle show is a two-day event, showcasing a variety of exhibitors, including this year more than […]

A bumpy ride: Torque Talk

Speedbumps. Believe it or not, they do come in handy, providing the context is relatively sound. Ben Selby reports. For example, if you have a quiet and long suburban street and there has been a history of excessive speed by some lead-footed motorists down it, no doubt a handful of evenly spaced speed humps will […]

Editor’s Note: Mothers and music

May is a memorable month for several celebrations, not least of which is Mother’s Day on Sunday 12 May. Most of us have a maternal figure or two in our lives, and on this day often also fondly remember those who have passed. Mother doesn’t just mean the woman who gave birth to you; it relates […]

Combatting heart disease

Eight women die every day in New Zealand from heart disease. This staggering death toll has prompted the Heart Foundation to highlight heart attacks, deeming them a “a critical issue affecting women’s health”. Foundation statistics show that heart disease is the single biggest cause of death among women in New Zealand, claiming the lives of […]