Escape from reality: The Monday Room
The most fabulous thing about dining at The Monday Room is that diners can revel in expecting the unexpected. With its raison d’être firmly focused on a shared degustation of food and wine, and featuring Trust the Chef and Trust the Somm options, patrons are assured of a gastronomic feast guaranteed to […]
Two Raw Sisters Recipe
Dukkha roasted cauliflower, paprika carrots & chickpea bowl + herb yoghurt This would have to be our favourite salad in our cookbook coming out July in all Paper Plus and Scorpio book stores. This salad has all the textures; tender softness from the roasted cauliflower, carrots and chickpeas, creamy smooth […]
Raw Potential
They’re a dynamic duo – Rosa and Margo Flanagan and, while the incredibly successful business headed by these young visionaries came together with a pinch of luck, a dash of coincidence and a dollop of chance, it’s been a recipe for success. Known as Two Raw Sisters, the pair are […]
Empowering clients: Ray White Rangiora
When it comes time to sell what is likely your most valuable asset, your home, it is important to engage the expertise of a licensed salesperson. Marijke Sheppard has been selling houses in and around North Canterbury for a number of years and has worked very hard to maintain her […]
Framed by Success: Framemakers
You know your business is doing something right when your loyal South Island customer base grows so big it crosses Cook Strait and beyond. One such business is Framemakers, owned and operated by Graham and Lynn Barr. Their fine art printing service utilises a large format printer that affords many […]
Silver/grey is the new black: V For Hair & Beauty
Going grey gracefully and letting yourself go… there is an enormous difference! In fact, according to Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee from V For Hair & Beauty Merivale as seen on TV, you don’t have to be on the far side of 65 to be a ‘silver siren’! Getting tired of […]
The Bespoke Specialists: Via Sollertia
The true meaning of bespoke refers to handcrafted design, developed in close consultation with the client. The talented team at Via Sollertia are the bespoke specialists, delivering a personal design and creation service for clients who want a unique piece of jewellery. “We design and craft creations fully by hand […]
The backbone of Kiwi health
Nelson Mandela once said, ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done,’ and next year the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation will have been doing the impossible for 60 years. Established in 1960 by Professor Don Beaven, the foundation has contributed $27 million and counting towards medical research. Put simply, a significant […]
Indulgent beauty: Red Laser & Beauty
Red Laser & Beauty’s aim is to indulge you so you leave their salon feeling thoroughly relaxed, refreshed and totally rejuvenated. With therapists who are experienced and internationally qualified, Red Laser & Beauty is able to offer a great selection of different treatments. A specialty is laser hair removal and […]
Makeup Magic: Kristen Stewart School of Makeup
While it’s known as Makeup Artistry, the creative process of applying colour to face and body can also be big business and Kristen Stewart School of Makeup (KSSM) here in Christchurch is the go-to school to bring your talent to the market. With 23 years in makeup artistry behind her […]











