New year, new garden: Your Garden Genie

Transforming your outside home can be a daunting process; just knowing where to start can be the first hurdle. That’s when you need a helping hand. Or two. Transforming your garden ticks a lot of boxes, it adds value of course but most of all it makes your property a place you love […]

Sculpt & restore your skin: Isabel Castro

The journey to beautiful skin isn’t one size fits all. From Brazil to Christchurch, aesthetician Isabel Castro brings a tailored, advanced-technique approach honed over 12 years in the industry. “Enhancing your natural beauty goes far beyond appearance,” Isabel says. That’s why her treatments are tailored to the unique needs and goals of each […]

So cheesy. By Nina Tucker

For six years running, my better half and I have marked Valentine’s Day with easy, cheesy, homemade pizzas. We make the dough, shape it into hearts, and cover it with our preferred toppings. It’s so simple yet so special – an incredibly intimate date night activity and dinner in one. INGREDIENTS 2 tsp […]

Voices & views of North Canterbury

The new year invites a renewed sense of energy and vibrancy to our local towns. We asked six of North Canterbury’s influential businesspeople why 2026 excites them; what challenges the region needs to overcome, and where we might find them when off-duty. Michelle Anderton Founder, Re.clotheme, 2A Good Street, Rangiora I’m most excited […]

Curating calm

Breathe in, exhale. Bring Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer (the soft, airy white you’re seeing everywhere) home to gently ground your living space – a calm from the chaos. Reduce clutter in the kitchen: Strip your kitchen benches back, keeping only the essentials – a few jars or condiments, some fresh […]