Culinary Oasis: Salt n Pepper
With a stunning view of Conical Hill, an outstanding menu and a selection of incredible beverages to choose from, it’s no surprise that everyone is flocking to Salt n Pepper while in Hanmer Springs to retreat and relax. With options for all tastes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, there is something special for everyone. Each […]
Silly Season Spectacular: North Canterbury
North Canterbury – summer excitement central! Here’s a taster of some pre-Christmas events. Shopping night spectacular Rangiora Christmas Celebration Night on November 23 from 5:30 to 9:30pm will see most of High Street’s retailers and eateries open late, with market stalls sprinkled along Rangiora’s central High Street. Live music, street performers, Santa himself, […]
A Taste of Thailand: Lemongrass
Here is what you must do if you are after the most intimate Thai dining experience in a beautiful and idyllic setting. You head out to 56 Fletchers Road, Loburn, and call in on Lemongrass Authentic Thai Cuisine Lemongrass is the result of an 11 year-dream for manager and chef Sriamorn Reavill and […]
Dream-Maker: Marijke Sheppad
Buying a lifestyle property can be the dream for a lot of Kiwis seeking the pleasure of rural living – but beware! There are pitfalls for the uninitiated and that’s where knowledge and experience of a trusted, helpful real estate agent can be your best asset. Look no further than Marijke (Ma-Rye-Ka) Sheppard […]
Get amongst it: Events for North Canterbury
Warm weather means more events for North Canterbury. Here are a few to mark on your calendar. For a fun family day out head along to the Kaiapoi North School Spring Fair taking place on Sunday November 4 from 10am to 2pm. There will be plenty of stalls, entertainment and food on offer. […]
Sew perfect! – Quilters Quarters
It was just over nine years ago that Pauline Forrest changed her career and bought a business in the township of Rangiora. It was a business that Pauline, a self-confessed “handicrafty kind of girl”, had a passion for and, under her management, Quilters Quarters has gone from strength to strength, providing the best and latest […]
Full Swing into Spring: North Canterbury’s spring social calendar
Every year North Canterbury’s spring social calendar gets more exciting. Spring is in full swing, and so is every weekend in Waimakariri. Visit www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/ for the low down on what’s happening, where to be and when. For the sports fans: New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Championships Team Time Trial is Saturday 29 September, […]
A tipple of truffle: The whopping 1.37kg black Périgord truffle
It’s bottoms up as a record-breaking New Zealand truffle has infused a tasty new brew. The giant truffle unearthed in North Canterbury has found its way into a special-edition local ale. The whopping 1.37kg black Périgord truffle was dug up by Jax Lee, General Manager of Kings Truffles in Waipara, after her five-year-old […]
Star light star bright: Oxford Observatory
On Friday, 7 September, when North Canterbury skies will be their darkest under a new moon, the Oxford Observatory at Oxford Area School will host a public open night to view our closest celestial neighbours. Between 7pm and 10pm, anyone can view four planets up close. On 31 July, Mars came its closest […]
To market to market: Markets around you
When the weekend hits and the sun is shining, there’s nothing more fun than taking a stroll and browsing the stalls at your nearest market. Luckily for you, North Canterbury is the home to a wide range of tasty and tempting options, from farmers’ markets to local arts and crafts so you can […]