Winter toppers
Sideline sport, walking to work, wet weekend activities. Who said the attire should only be strictly gumboots and old coats? While sometimes the weather or location grants it, there is an optimism in dressing with valour despite the forecast. Winter fashion is the home of layering and volume, and opulent accessories are the cherry on […]
Make Mother’s Day
Sunday 12 May is Mother’s Day, a time to show mum you care with special treats. Here are some ideas:
Mother’s Day gifting made easy: Total Food Equipment
Buy for yourself, your mother, or just because. Adding gorgeous equipment to your kitchen and dining spaces never needs a reason. Think appliances, such as a beautiful blue KitchenAid mixer that will make life that much easier, or gorgeous tableware for the next time guests come around. Total Food Equipment has mastered the specialty of […]
KEV, the cool Kombi
Volkswagen Kombis took to the roads during Easter, headed to Kaikōura for the VW nationals. Run by volunteers of the local VW club in each area where it takes place, the nationals have been held in New Zealand for more than 30 years. The 2024 Easter event was held in and around Kaikōura, organised by […]
Coming of age: York Street Gallery
Timaru Art Gallery celebrates its 18 year milestone with a fitting exhibition. Yellow gates that lead to a pumpkin orange cottage is what you will see upon visiting the York Street Gallery of Fine Art. Owned and established by sculpture artist Debbie Templeton-Page, it is an eclectic space home to an ever changing collection of […]
The ultimate motorhome & caravan showroom: Motorhome Caravan & Leisure Show
If you are dreaming of life on the road, then make a start at the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. Returning to Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, the South Island’s biggest outdoor lifestyle show is a two-day event, showcasing a variety of exhibitors, including this year more than […]
A bumpy ride: Torque Talk
Speedbumps. Believe it or not, they do come in handy, providing the context is relatively sound. Ben Selby reports. For example, if you have a quiet and long suburban street and there has been a history of excessive speed by some lead-footed motorists down it, no doubt a handful of evenly spaced speed humps will […]
Editor’s Note: Mothers and music
May is a memorable month for several celebrations, not least of which is Mother’s Day on Sunday 12 May. Most of us have a maternal figure or two in our lives, and on this day often also fondly remember those who have passed. Mother doesn’t just mean the woman who gave birth to you; it relates […]
Combatting heart disease
Eight women die every day in New Zealand from heart disease. This staggering death toll has prompted the Heart Foundation to highlight heart attacks, deeming them a “a critical issue affecting women’s health”. Foundation statistics show that heart disease is the single biggest cause of death among women in New Zealand, claiming the lives of […]
A veritable car feast
Have you ever seen the film Ronin? Superb acting and plot aside, the highlights for me are the raw car chase scenes, one of which features a BMW M5 E34’s daring getaway through crowded Parisian streets. It’s a great film and if it was re-made, I’d wager the BMW used would be the i5 M60 […]