Flow in, flow out
Blur the boundaries that connect your indoor and outdoor spaces, leaning into biophilic elements to naturally, and cohesively, extend your living area. Curated by Nina Tucker. Harmonise stretching windows that maximise light with relaxed yet funky décor.
Timeless tailoring
Versatile and elegant, classic clothing endures long after fashion fads fade. Curated by Lynda Papesch. Fashion outlets offer a wide range of quality garments, although to ensure a perfect fit sometimes a few discrete adjustments may be needed. Timeless looks often come from simple and elegant cuts, choice of fine natural fabrics, and […]
Classic car extravaganza
All roads lead to Queenstown this March for the inaugural Ayrburn Classic Festival of Motoring. Showcasing classic and modern luxury cars, the event runs from 21-23 March at Queenstown’s newest wine and food playground, Ayrburn. From pioneering vintage to high-performance supercars, Ayrburn Classic brings together the best of the international luxury marques with […]
A better world for women
“Imagine if everyone did something for someone else, what an amazing world we would live in.” Phillippa Jacobs-Lory, director of Zonta International, wonders ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March. Phillippa attended her first Zonta meeting in March 2007, unaware of the organisation’s meaning, and the monumental impact it would soon […]
Courgette & feta fritters
Light, fluffy, and fabulously easy – make these fritters as a light dinner or side snack, using up the stash of courgette and spring onion in your fridge. INGREDIENTS 2 medium courgettes, grated 2 spring onions, chopped 2 eggs 3/4 cup feta 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste 1 – […]
An ideal daily driver
The BMW X5 has been on Kiwi roads for almost a quarter of a century. BY BEN SELBY. Since its 2002 launch, more than 6000 X5s have found themselves in homes across New Zealand, making it one of the most popular of all Beamers, topping the sales statistics 17 times. Currently in its […]
A sculptural experience: Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden
Looking for something inspiring, uplifting, and relaxing? Put Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden’s Annual Autumn Exhibition on your calendar. Held during the first three weekends of March, the exhibition draws a range of people. From art lovers and avid collectors to seasoned gardeners and dog walkers, from botanists and ecologists interested in native regeneration, […]
Break out the bowls
Christchurch will come alive with lawn bowlers from 20-27 February when competitors contest the Summerset Bowls New Zealand Fours and Mixed Pairs on 17 local greens. Head along, see what it’s all about, and you may be tempted to give it a go and to join a local club. The headquarters for the […]
Revitalising your aged kitchen: MF Turnbull
Giving your kitchen a fresh lease on life may be as simple as upstyling its cabinetry and hardware to create a contemporary look and feel. Rejuvenation experts in that field are Monique and Murray Turnbull. They have had more than three decades of experience injecting new life into furniture, fittings, and homes. “Repainting […]
Olé: Edrick Corban-Banks
In Canterbury’s Charteris Bay, acclaimed international paella master Edrick Corban-Banks passionately serves up this iconic dish. Metropol writer Sue Kingham explores his enduring love for Spanish cuisine and the reasons locals keep returning for more. On a clear blue-sky day, the café at Orton Bradley Park in Charteris Bay offers a slice of […]
