Oh, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz
The Mercedes-Benz GLC meets the moment with an extra dosage of fuel frugality in the form of the new GLC350e. Ben Selby takes it for a drive. The ‘e’ part of the equation refers to the addition of plug-in-hybrid technology. The GLC350e is capable of 132km (NEDC) on battery power alone and an […]
How to adopt a greyhound
With 1600 former racing greyhounds needing a home, now seems like a good time to answer the biggest questions people have about adopting a great hound. Adopting a dog is a life-changing decision for you and for the dog. It is not something to take lightly, but if you are ready to open […]
A lifestyle worth living: Cashmere Estate
Returning birdlife, sections that front onto nature reserves, a grounded way of living… Christchurch’s Cashmere Estate was never going to be a conventional subdivision development. From the beginning, the vision was less about density and yield, and more about creating a place people genuinely want to live,” says Hamish Wright, managing director of […]
11 dog-friendly Christchurch eateries 11 dog-friendly Christchurch eateries
Where can you take your dog inside in mid-winter? Here’s our pick of the best local dog-friendly Canterbury cafés and pubs that go out of their way to welcome your best four-legged friend. Mid-winter can be tough for people with dogs. In summer, there is no shortage of cafés and bars that let […]
Subdivision showcase
Christchurch is bucking national trends in many ways – sell-out events, buzzing hospitality, record growth – fast becoming New Zealand’s favourite place to live, work and play. A successful post-earthquake transformation is partly to thank, alongside the vibrant new developments crafting the lifestyles Kiwis want to live. Between large-scale, master-planned subdivisions and more […]
Gingerbread bundt cake with caramel
Ginger-heavy, deeply treacly, and gorgeously bold, this gingerbread bundt cake with gooey caramel from former Masterchef Australia champion Emelia Jackson is the perfect mid-winter pick-me-up. Closely resembling a pound cake with its tight and buttery crumb structure, Emelia says the heavy spice mixture pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the caramel drip over […]
Inside the eye of an interior designer. Ōtautahi interior designer Olivia Kennedy talks texture, styling small, and statement décor.
After building two homes in modern subdivisions, interior designer Olivia Kennedy was ready for something different. She found her answer amongst the leafy suburb of St Albans; a charming, previously renovated three-bedroom bungalow oozing classic old-home character. A young Olivia Kennedy was always found immersed in the idea of creating beautiful spaces. Before […]
Canterbury’s Michelin men
A Michelin star each for two iconic restaurants, and a special Young Chef award… meet Canterbury’s Michelin men. Adam Harrison, head chef and forager Tussock Hill Vineyard and Cellar Door Restaurant – Awarded Michelin Star, 210 Huntsbury Avenue, Cashmere One of only two Christchurch restaurants to ever receive a star from the Michelin […]
Christchurch’s Michelin Guide
From Inati and Tussock Hill’s Michelin star distinction, to the 14 other restaurants recognised for their impeccable value for money, Christchurch’s hospitality scene has taken another step onto the global culinary stage. So who made the cut and why? Here’s what the Michelin inspectors had to say. Awarded one Michelin star Inati, 48 […]
Inside Andy Ellis’ custom home where clean design meets character
Polished features and refined textures injected with elements of Andy’s playful energy… Andy and Emma Ellis’ latest home is an illustration of Canterbury-made excellence. Andy Ellis has built a reputation that doesn’t rely on noise or novelty. The face of TVNZ’s Moving Houses and a regarded figure in New Zealand rugby, Andy’s name […]
