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A better world for women

“Imagine if everyone did something for someone else, what an amazing world we would live in.” Phillippa Jacobs-Lory, director of Zonta International, wonders ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March. Phillippa attended her first Zonta meeting in March 2007, unaware of the organisation’s meaning, and the monumental impact it would soon […]

Courgette & feta fritters

Light, fluffy, and fabulously easy – make these fritters as a light dinner or side snack, using up the stash of courgette and spring onion in your fridge. INGREDIENTS 2 medium courgettes, grated 2 spring onions, chopped 2 eggs 3/4 cup feta 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste 1 – […]

An ideal daily driver

The BMW X5 has been on Kiwi roads for almost a quarter of a century. BY BEN SELBY. Since its 2002 launch, more than 6000 X5s have found themselves in homes across New Zealand, making it one of the most popular of all Beamers, topping the sales statistics 17 times. Currently in its […]

A sculptural experience: Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden

Looking for something inspiring, uplifting, and relaxing? Put Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden’s Annual Autumn Exhibition on your calendar. Held during the first three weekends of March, the exhibition draws a range of people. From art lovers and avid collectors to seasoned gardeners and dog walkers, from botanists and ecologists interested in native regeneration, […]

Break out the bowls

Christchurch will come alive with lawn bowlers from 20-27 February when competitors contest the Summerset Bowls New Zealand Fours and Mixed Pairs on 17 local greens. Head along, see what it’s all about, and you may be tempted to give it a go and to join a local club. The headquarters for the […]