Plume

An Unconventional Collection: Plume

Always a destination store for the style cognoscenti, Plume has flourished since its move from Merivale to 181 High Street. Owner Margarita Robertson is delighted with the new store and its fresh fitout. “It is so light and airy; the clothes are so visible.”     The lighting was carefully considered, as […]

fashionable fun

On Course for fashionable fun: Addington Raceway

A spectacle of racing will entertain the crowds, elegant glasses of bubbles will clink and fabulous spring race day fashion will be seen – welcome to the 115th running of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington.       Tuesday 13 November is the highlight event in Canterbury’s […]

String to her bow

String to her bow: Cathy Irons

Acclaimed violinist Cathy Irons has added another string to her bow – pardon the pun – for the Classical Jazz Quartet’s concerts in Southern Lakes later this month.     Cathy and fellow Christchurch-based musicians Barry Brinson (piano/keyboard), Michael Davis (bass) and Doug Brush (drums) return for two shows at Labour Weekend, […]

Genea Oxford Fertility

An expanding fertility team: Genea Oxford Fertility

An acclaimed fertility expert and endometriosis researcher is joining the specialist team at Genea Oxford Fertility this month.     Associate Professor Louise Hull will be splitting her time between Australia and her hometown Christchurch to take up her new role with Genea Oxford Fertility. “I’m really looking forward to supporting South […]

Māia Health Foundation

Help land the helipad! Māia Health Foundation

Don’t just launch your summer in style, help land the helipad! Māia Health Foundation’s Garden Party at the historic Tea House at Riccarton Park is on again this year.     It’s on 17 November, which just happens to be New Zealand’s premier race event: Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup and Gavelhouse.com […]

The Ellesmere Spring Fling

Have a spring fling: The Ellesmere Spring Fling 2018

For lovers of beautiful gardens and anyone wanting a glorious day out in the fresh country air, The Ellesmere Spring Fling 2018 country fete on Sunday 7 October is a must.     Held at Broadfield Garden from 11am to 4pm, 250 Selwyn Road, which is only 10 minutes from Hornby, these […]