Local shops get upgrade: Priority Projects
Earthquake strengthening work has started at the block of shops on the corner of Straven and Riccarton Roads. Priority Projects, a fit-out, design-build and project management company, is working to upgrade the buildings to 100 percent of the NBS code. Project Manager Jason Turner says construction is expected to take six months, but […]
Opening the Curtains on Luxury: Officine Voluptas opens bright new showroom
Curtain store Officine Voluptas is thrilled to announce it has moved home from the character building in Picton Street to a beautiful and bright new showroom in the complex at Thirty Five on Riccarton. With parking at the door, the showroom is located in a café and restaurant heartland, so you can ponder your curtain […]
One of a kind: The Camden in Riccarton is a culinary go-to
If your evening involves dining out in Riccarton, you should check out The Camden. Located at Level 1, 235 Riccarton Road, it’s a one of a kind dining experience. The first thing you notice when setting foot inside The Camden, is the sheer level of warmth and refinement. The thematic embrace of Englishness brings together […]
Something for every occasion: a complete range at Magazine Clothing
Magazine Clothing offers a range of beautiful designer clothing from size 10-26, with a range predominantly New Zealand designed and made, including its own label, Magazine. There’s something for every occasion, from casual lifestyle clothing through to fabulous special occasion wear, with the business specialising in clothing for the mother-of-the bride and groom, and guestwear. […]
A rare city treasure: Villa 23 Cafe is the bright pink, Dutch, vegetarian cafe you didn’t know you needed but won’t want to live without (and it’s for sale!)
The secret is out about Villa 23 Café, New Zealand’s first and only Dutch vegetarian café with the ambient charm of a rare city treasure. Hedwig Dunbar-Keek and family have infused creativity into this gorgeous stand-alone villa. It’s now seeking a new owner, with new passions. “It’s a central location, with little competition, between Blenheim […]
Mix & mingle: five activities that are perfect for those who don’t want a night on the town
Let’s face it, bar hopping and dance parties are so last year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some wonderful opportunities to mix and mingle, and kick up your heels in a much more creative sense of the expression. We’ve collated a collection of some of the city’s more subdued selections when it comes […]
‘Yoga therapy’ next level therapeutics: Flow Hot Yoga welcomes yoga icon Vincent Bolletta
As a continuation of Flow Hot Yoga’s dedication to healing and safe yoga, it is offering yoga therapy training with New Zealand’s foremost yoga instructor and teacher trainer Vincent Bolletta. He is the founder and director of the Hañsa Yoga International Studies and co-founder of the Centre for Contemporary Yoga Studies in Auckland. Vincent travels […]
A deliciously decadent dose: so many reasons to visit Dose Cafe
Rarely does a café tick every single box. The food, coffee, location, service and parking – all in a fantastic funky atmosphere. Dose Café does it so well. The memorable breakfast menu is available seven days a week, until 2:30pm, with the French Toast being voted in the media as the top in town! The […]
A cool cafe vibe: a visit to Riccarton’s popular Seven Cafe
The atmosphere in Seven Café at 11am is warm and welcoming. “This is coffee time and people really enjoy getting together for a chat,” says Vivi Xu, café owner. As one customer is about to leave the café she remarks, “I especially like the vibe here. Do you cater for private functions? I have been […]
A healthy glow: getting your skin perfect for the big day with Caci Clinic
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You’ve been planning since the proposal, now it’s time to start working towards healthy glowing skin for the big day. The team at Caci suggests beginning your pre-wedding regime six months prior. Start with a free consultation at a Caci clinic, where the team can recommend the best options for […]
