Crafted luxury: Lockwood Homes
This trusted Kiwi building company has been crafting architectural homes for 75 years. Lockwood homes have been a feature of the New Zealand building market for 75 years and while earlier designs were simple answers to rural staff housing and holiday homes, the 1980s and 1990s saw design flair and home size flourish. […]
Mastering climate control: Gavin Lowe
Weather extremes in Canterbury made getting year-round temperature control for a high-end, high country restaurant an exercise in innovative hot water and air-conditioning expertise. For most of us, the intricacies of temperature control are the last thing on our minds when we take our seats at a high-end restaurant for a special occasion. […]
Te Kaha the home of local food
It’s no longer a question of ‘should I eat before the game?’ Now the big question is ‘which of the 25 local food and beverage stadium eateries should I choose?’ The stadium’s open concourse will feature local favourites, including Bacon Bros, Pedro’s Lamb, and Lyttleton-based Arbour Woodfired Pizza. With views of the field […]
Cocktail in a can: Limoncello
A glass of limoncello – its cheerful yellow hue from the zest of fresh lemons – is enough to brighten any dull day. Now, it comes in a can. Great innovators, the Van der Plas family at Sovrano Limoncello in Christchurch have taken the spritz cocktail of limoncello, sparkling wine and soda water, […]
Culverden comfort: Red Post Café
It’s a perfect time of year to take a road trip up to Hanmer Springs and enjoy its activities before winter sets in. One of the true delights of a road trip is pulling up to a roadside café to sample its coffee and food fare. Such a gem is Red Post Café […]
Texture takeover
Texture is your cheat code to getting dressed. It adds character from afar and tactile interest up close – texture becomes the hero and saves you all the hassle. New Zealand fashion greats have given their stamp of approval; the latest from Trelise Cooper, Juliette Hogan and Karen Walker prove the texture takeover. […]
Feeling fur-esh
How did you treat your furry friend on International Pet Day this month? A trip to the dog park? Extra treats? Or maybe an at-home luxury spa treatment? Dog grooming is becoming increasingly popular (evidenced by Tiktok-famous Spawdays – search it up, you won’t regret it), with products like detangler spray, pet shampoo, […]
Silver speaks: Geraldine Talbot Silver
Bespoke silver pieces, unique semi-precious stones and lustrous pearls all call this boutique jewellery shop home. Discover the charm of handcrafted beauty in the heart of Geraldine. “We are proud to feature stunning New Zealand-made designs,” says Talbot Silver’s Min Mackenzie. “Each piece is thoughtfully created to celebrate individuality, craftsmanship, and timeless style.” […]
No more denture pain: Village Denture Studio
Gone are the days when dentures were ill-fitting, outdated and worst of all, painful. Advanced digital technology means that dentures today are a world away from the dentures of old. Back in the day, traditional denture-making involved uncomfortable, messy impression material in the mouth. Today, though, all that is gone, says clinical dental […]
Stay near the stadium: Fino
Central city, apartment-style comfort for stadium visitors. With the opening of the One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha set to draw crowds from across the motu, finding the right place to stay has never been more important. Just a short stroll from the action, Fino Hotel & Suites offers a stylish, spacious […]
