A hidden antiquities gem
One of Christchurch’s hidden gems, the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, has celebrated a milestone with its 50,000th visitor since opening in 2017. That’s roughly the same number of people it took to fill ancient Rome’s Colosseum. Part of the Arts Centre University of Canterbury campus, the museum houses more than three thousand […]
A golden moment
Share a moment of magic and possibility under glittering golden leaves courtesy of Aotearoa New Zealand artist Reuben Paterson, who installed his work The Golden Bearing at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū remotely from his Auckland home under Level 3 restrictions. The Golden Bearing opened at Christchurch Art Gallery on October […]
Brewed just for you: Heartland Brew
Many of us enjoy a good coffee and we all want to buy local too, so Heartland Brew coffee is the perfect answer. Now available in Fresh Choice supermarkets nationwide, it’s also on shelf in New World and Pak n Save supermarkets throughout the South Island, and online through the Heartland Brew website. […]
Cheddar and Gherkin Twists: Gordon’s Pickles
Gordon’s ‘Ready to Rage’ Gherkin Relish adds a lovely sweetness and tang to these double cheese twists. Serve warm while the cheeses are still slightly melted. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp flour 400g pre-rolled flaky pastry 125g gouda, grated 150g aged cheddar, grated 3 Tbsp Gordon’s ‘Ready to Rage’ Gherkin Relish ½ teaspoon ground smoked […]
Skin shield on
The more we learn about the importance of everyday sun protection, the more wonderful products are being created to keep our precious skin shielded from harmful rays. It is recommended you wear face sunscreen every day, even the gloomy ones or days you are mostly indoors. Why? Because even behind the clouds and […]




























