Botanic Gardens tour & Punting on the Avon: Christchurch Attractions
The Botanic Gardens are on show in spring: it’s the perfect time to see the blooms. The 50-minute tour on board an eco-friendly electric shuttle departs from behind the Peacock Fountain and travels through the key garden areas, offering a comprehensive overview along with an easy way to navigate the 21-hectare area. Discover plenty of […]
WOW winners
The 2024 World of WearableArt™ (WOW) supreme award went to designer Grace DuVal from the United States for her garment, Curves Ahead. It was her sixth time entering WOW, and her sixth award win, although the first time she has received the supreme award. The runner-up was He art, by Xuancheng Liu & Jingyi Lin, […]
A Sunday suggestion: West Melton Community Market
A strong sense of community in the West Melton township led to the establishment of their community market three years ago. Today, the market has gained such a reputation for the variety of its stalls and casual, friendly vibe that people from outside the area often visit. There is also a waiting list of stallholders […]
Your home’s little nest
Cute, quaint, and fabulous space-savers, nest tables are a re-emerging trend as people look to maximise their rooms. Typically, they come in sets of two, three, or four. Each table in the set gets progressively smaller in size so they can be ‘stacked’ together. So when you need it, you have the surface area of […]
German potato pancakes
Crispy, golden brown and hearty, these German-style pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch, brunch or even a light dinner. They’re best served hot, with sweet or savoury sauces or toppings. INGREDIENTS 4 medium potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp grated onion or chopped chives 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 Tsp baking powder (optional) Pinch […]