Holistic skin Healed soul: Beauty Is
Can skincare be soul-soothing? Can it impact more than your appearance? Christchurch beauty therapist Julie Donohoe blends the latest (and safest) skin technology with a holistic approach to address skin from the inside out. “I became a beauty therapist because it meant I could make a difference in someone’s life and their skin,” […]
Need for needlepoint
In need of a low-effort way to add a charming pop of personality to your home? With cheeky messaging and vibrant colours, it’s hard not to fall in love with the small-but-mighty needlepoint cushions when decorating your home. For some, the idea of needlepoint may conjure up images of ancient European, but the […]
Hunting for herstory
Words by Tamara Pitelen | Images by Larnya Bourdot Gleaned from archives, gravestones and ancient records, Roselyn Fauth has been unearthing and sharing the forgotten lives of South Canterbury women. “When I started the blog, I was not trying to write women’s history,” says Roselyn Fauth (née Cloake). “The blog began for a […]
Silver sneakers are having a moment
Curated by Nina Tucker Throw everything you know about styling sneakers out the window. The fashion police have spoken: if they’re silver, you can wear them anywhere. Welcome in the office (where walking meetings become your best friend) just as much as they are when dining at The Terrace, Vogue describes the silver […]
Hanmer Springs
Whether you’re a runner or a rambler, Hanmer Springs has a wealth of options for getting out into nature this autumn. For some Cantabrians, autumn is the ‘Goldilocks’ season and nowhere does it better than Hanmer Springs. Neither too hot nor too cold, at this time of year its rich bronze and golden […]
Plastic-free plant pots
A teenage entrepreneur from Christchurch is tackling one of the biggest hidden environmental challenges in New Zealand horticulture: the 350 million single-use plastic plant pots used each year. Elisa Harley is reimagining how we grow, without the plastic. At just 19, she founded Enivo Pots, a startup turning local waste into biodegradable plant […]
Strong result, strong city: Justin Watson
Christchurch Airport is flying high, with profits up 24% in a year. There’s a real buzz around our airport at the moment. What I’m most proud of isn’t just the growth, it’s the confidence we all have in Christchurch and the South Island. Over the past six months, we’ve worked closely with airlines […]
5 ideas for whānau fun
Parents, it happens again – school holidays return from 3 to 19 April. If you need an easy guide to decode every activity Christchurch has to offer and how it caters to your kids’ personality, choose from our top playtime picks. ARTS & CALM Stroll through the city’s world-renowned street art and discover […]
Crowning glory: Georgies Wig Shop
Losing our hair can feel like losing our identity, whether the loss is permanent or temporary, a quality wig or topper can make all the difference to self-esteem and life quality. The relationship most of us have with our hair is complicated. Our hair is bound up with our identity, and losing it […]
Embracing grey: consultation is key: V for Hair
One of the biggest myths about going grey is that it’s simply a matter of letting your colour grow out, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Embracing grey starts with a personalised consultation and a grey hair expert. “At V For Hair Merivale, every grey transition begins with time spent understanding you. Your skin […]
