Welcome to the Waterfront: Craig South
Christchurch’s new city waterfront is transforming how people engage with the city and Te Papa Ōtakaro/Avon River. Architect Craig South explores this exciting addition to the central city. It was a day for celebration and discovery when Christchurch’s new City Promenade opened on 25 November with a scavenger hunt, live music, face painting […]
The Dreaded Clean-Up
I’m lucky if you’re still reading. Mention ‘cleaning’ and it’s time to turn the page, right? Exactly. That’s why this issue needs a New-Year resolution devoted to it. There are things in life we’d rather not deal with, and household tasks beg to top the list. That, and picking up canine poo. It […]
Frozen Berry Ice Cream Cake: Recipe with Metropol
Have your cake and eat it too, with this berrylicious beauty. Refined sugar-free, gluten-free and nut-free, it is extraordinarily easy to make and doesn’t include any guilt! It’s the perfect option for entertaining this summer and you can work in whatever fruits – fresh, frozen or even canned – you choose. INGREDIENTS Base […]
Award Winning Jewellery Design: Polished Diamonds
Owning and wearing precious jewellery unfailingly adds sparkle to life. Dan Joines, national owner of Polished Diamonds, wants people to know that using CAD technology, he can create the ultimate engagement, wedding, and ‘just-because’ rings they’ve visualised. The award-winning ring-designer and merchant has enjoyed so much success here in New Regent Street that […]
Revamp & refresh
You’ve just survived the holiday social season, so it wouldn’t be surprising if your skin was not looking, or feeling, its best. It may be craving care and hydration after the effects of alcohol, missed beauty sleep and long sessions behind make up. Restore your skin back to its supple luminous self. Perhaps make […]
Restored, renewed, revitalised: MF Turnbull
Celebrating 30 years in business, MF Turnbull has earned its place as an iconic Christchurch business. Experts in paint, stain, polyurethane and polished finishes on furniture and joinery, there is very little in the home that Monique and Murray Turnbull and their team cannot regenerate. While finishing new items is a large part […]
Rat Race: The Pedal Pusher
Christchurch is well known for its cycling history. Its flat landscape has always been ideal for recreational riding. As far back as the 1870s, cycling clubs encouraged enthusiasts to take to the streets on the new machines. One such group decided one day to ride to the small railway junction of Rolleston. During the […]
Snow White snow Bright: Brightening up your homeware.
Move over moody grey, bright white has entered the room. Who would have thought this colour would be capable of packing so much punch and giving our homewares a much-needed revamp? White light is made up of all the colours of the rainbow – no wonder we are drawn to its reflective vitality. […]
An Angel’s Share: the Spirit Workshop distillery
With a whisky due to mature in December next year, the oak barrels are full of a palate-pleasing dram or two and now you can experience the distillery first-hand. With the team opening its doors to tours and tastings at the cellar door, you can get your hands on a drop or two of some […]
Exquisite culinary fusion: Cô Ba Restaurant
Offering a beautiful fusion of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, Cô Ba Restaurant uses the freshest local produce daily to create a range of delectable dishes. “Every single dish is made fresh to order,” says owner Long Nguyen. Originally from Vietnam, Long’s love of Thai fare and a passion for high-quality cuisine has been […]
