Where imagination runs wild: Page and Post Booksellers

Offering unusual items lovingly displayed in the centre of Geraldine, The Page and Post Booksellers owes its beginning chapter to a meeting of minds in an enchanted American bookstore. Our philosophy is allowing your imagination and following your passion; this will lead to discovery,” says co-owner Belinda Roberts. “Intended as a space where your imagination […]

Belkin’s budding earbuds

A self-confessed Belkin lover, Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott shoves the latest Soundform Rise Earbuds in his lugholes and discovers yet another quality, entry-level product from the brand. The headphone and earbud market is a saturated one, with the big names like Skullcandy, Beats, Sony, Bose and Apple dominating much of the market. But with […]

Real music on pure hifi: The Real Music Company

Do you enjoy listening to music? Who doesn’t, right? These days the many ways you can access and listen to music can be overwhelming, and that’s where The Real Music Company comes in. Previously called Purehifi, it has connected Christchurch music lovers with their collections for nearly 15 years. A specialist home entertainment store on […]

A page-turning selection: Piccadilly Books

After some new reading inspiration? Check out the current top picks from Piccadilly Books. The Burgundians Bart Van Loo $64.99 This epic history of the dukedom of Burgundy has the grip of a great historical novel. This is the story of a thousand years, a compulsively readable narrative history of ambitious aristocrats, family dysfunction, treachery, […]

Book club: Steadfast Books

We all have our favourite reading genres and authors, and there’s nowhere better to peruse the shelves than Steadfast Books on Ferry Road in Woolston. Owner Heath Ling (pictured) selectively picks quality second-hand fiction and non-fiction books for your enjoyment. Military collections From the earliest days of warfare to the current Russian/Ukraine conflict, the ever […]

Enjoy an artistic Easter surprise: Windsor Gallery

This Easter may be the most memorable yet for art lovers seeking something beautiful and bold to grace their homes. Windsor Gallery launches its Open Weekend on 9-10 April with over 100 artworks, including large abstracts, from the cream of Aotearoa’s artists, sculptors, and photographers. The 25 artists exhibiting features names such as Matthew Williams, […]