Delicious Culverden cuisine: Red Post Cafe
We are definitely looking forward to some warm sunny days over the summer. Spring has been cool and unpredictable and to be able to dine outdoors in lovely surroundings will be a boost to many spirits. A special place to dine is in the garden of the Red Post Cafe in Culverden. The […]
Trek to Hanmer
Heading to Hanmer Springs means all types of adventures pop up on your radar. Trekking is one of them. You can experience the Hanmer Basin via a horse trek, which will offer a unique panoramic view of the surrounding outback from up high in your saddle. Or you could pick a llama to […]
Sharing & Celebrating
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gearing up for a whole month of activities, from 1 to 31 March 2023, sporting the new name, Neighbours Aotearoa. The name change supports the vision to see locally driven year-round activities, participation and organising around ‘Sharing, Growing and Celebrating’ in Aotearoa. Streets, apartment blocks, rural communities, neighbourhoods, and […]
Focus on long term: Team Sheppard
The property market seems to be a hot topic for debate over the past month, yet it is not all doom and gloom which the media leads us to believe. When we take Auckland and Wellington statistics out, we can get a far clearer picture of what is happening, says Marijke Sheppard of […]
North Canterbury roadtrip checklist
For everyone road tripping to the top of the South Island, Tākaka, Golden Bay and the Marlborough Sounds for their Christmas break, we’ve put together a North Canterbury road trip checklist: FROG ROCK The Weka Pass between the northern end of the Canterbury Plains and the Amuri district has many weathered limestone outcrops. […]
A seaside break in Kaikōura
STAY Accommodation in Kaikōura is extensive, ranging from campgrounds and backpackers, hostels through to the bed and breakfasts, farm-stays, self-contained units, lodges, motels, apartments and motor-inns, and now a 4.5-star hotel. SEE From whales, seals and dolphins at play in the sparkling ocean, to cycle trails, scenic walks and sea-going exploration trips, Kaikōura […]
Kaikōura: a coastal mecca
Kaikōura is a popular destination, for a day, a week, or longer during the holiday season. From the sea to the mountains, and everywhere in between, this small coastal town offers visitors so many options for recreational pursuits. Indoors and outdoors, on land and sea, opportunities abound, north of Christchurch, approximately two-and-a-half hours’ […]
Five star luxury: Eliza’s Manor
You may be expecting visitors over the summer holiday period. Finding somewhere a little different for them to stay is not always the easiest of tasks. If you are seeking unique charm and elegance there is a solution – Eliza’s Manor on Bealey Avenue, built back in 1861. Each of the manor’s eight […]
Military moves
Fans of the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo don’t have to travel to Scotland this year to enjoy the spectacular. Instead they’ll be able to watch it on screen in several local cinemas. T he 2022 event will screen on 19 and 20 November at Cinemas Christchurch, Movie Max Digital Cinemas Timaru, Regent […]
Must – see musical: Rent
A musical phenomenon that celebrates ‘life lived to its limits’, RENT is taking centre stage as The Court Theatre’s summer musical. This uplifting and equally heartbreaking story celebrates love and friendships that are brave in the face of danger. The ground-breaking production follows a group of struggling artists living in New York City. […]
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