A Colourful Crusade
Colour is a complex phenomenon and theories about its effect on our minds and emotions range across the scientific and artistic realms. On the other hand, all it takes is a paintbrush and a pot of fresh paint to understand the powerful ability of colour to dramatically transform a space. […]
Pop Country Princess
Singer songwriter Kaylee Bell is pure pop country through & through. In February, the rising star from Waimate released her hit single titled Keith – an ode to her country music influence, Keith Urban. The single’s clever lyrics interweave Keith’s own iconic song titles. First launched on Radio Disney, it immediately topped […]
The Perfect Venue: No.4 Bar and Restaurant
No.4 has a charismatic vibe when it comes to hosting functions and offers a range of different function areas which makes it the perfect venue for a cocktail party, birthday, anniversary or corporate event with space and catering for all tastes. Feel free to organise an on-site meeting with a Functions Coordinator […]
Mini Banoffee Meringues Recipe
INGREDIENTS 140ml aquafaba (the drained water from 1 x 400g tin chickpeas) ½ tsp cream of tartar 100g caster sugar 2-3 bananas 25g dark chocolate For the caramel sauce 150g caster sugar 120ml full-fat coconut milk pinch of salt ½ tsp dairy-free butter For the cashew cream 150g cashews 600ml full-fat […]
Wellness Warriors
Wellness warriors come in all shapes and sizes – sometimes they are simply just savvy pieces of tech that allow you to take an active approach to your health and wellbeing. We explore the latest warriors to enter the tech world and they’re guaranteed to give your wellbeing that extra boost. After […]
A Monster Tour: Q&A with Hugh Cornwell
Hugh Cornwell caused a stir in 1990 when he left the punk/new wave band he co-founded, The Stranglers. But the UK songwriter has successfully gone out there alone, forging a solo career that’s taken him around the world. Now he’s returning to Aotearoa for a three date tour with his band this […]
Singin’ the blues
He’s the biggest name you’ve never heard of. Billy Childs has as many Grammys in his professional arsenal as Celine Dion and Mariah Carey – at 16 nominations and five wins – for his instrumental composition and arrangement. Now the jazz pianist and composer is bound for the land of the […]
Meet the Principal 2019: Dr Lyn Bird of Selwyn House School
In a world of accelerating change, it is important that girls develop an abundance mindset in order to leverage emerging tools to solve complex challenges. At Selwyn House School we provide all girls with the latest technological tools and the creative environment to collaboratively innovate and develop solutions. A key ingredient […]
Meet the Principal 2019: Christine Leighton of St Andrew’s College
St Andrew’s College has great respect for its long history and proud traditions, and is also focused on creating new opportunities to inspire future generations, says Christine Leighton, the only female Rector at St Andrew’s throughout its 101 year history. “We have a new strategic direction, Framing our Future, which combines […]
Meet the Principal 2019: Gary O’Shea of Nelson College
For more than 160 years, Nelson College has continued to provide high quality education for all boys. The college encourages its students to enjoy diverse opportunities, pursue passions and become resilient in their quest for excellence. Each boy is valued and supported through a positive school culture that is based on respectful […]
