Gorgeous and unique giftware: Malthouse Cottage

  Looking for something special? Then it’s time you paid a visit to Malthouse Cottage Homeware & Gifts in Beckenham.     This quaint historic cottage is home to a stylish giftware store offering a variety of products, some of which have been made by local artists and crafters. Whether you are looking for something […]

Goodies and gifts galore: Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts

  Big, bright new premises equate to more gifts and goodies at Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts shop in the Hanmer Springs Boulder Point Precinct.     Owner Wendy Lamont recently shifted to new premises, right next door to her previous shop in Chisholm Street (across from the duck pond), and now stocks an even […]

The ‘I’ dos & don’ts: Via Sollertia

If you’re thinking about popping, or hinting at, the big question, the first step is the engagement ring. Via Sollertia’s Phil Vicray talks to us about the dos and don’ts of engagement ring shopping.     Don’t: Order online from untrustworthy websites. Do: Visit stores, like Via Sollertia, where you can physically see and try […]

Great garments!

Located in the new shopping precinct of Rosemerryn Village at Lincoln is Belleza Boutique, a clothing store for women who are looking for something beautiful yet a little bit different.   Owner Anna Green moved her business from its former Tai Tapu site (across the road from The Store) to its current site in 2018. […]

Hanmer’s shopping event: Hanmer Springs Fete

Hanmer Springs Fête is set to be North Canterbury’s newest and finest shopping event, so start planning your girl’s trip now!     Enjoy the stunning historic Queen Mary Hospital grounds as you peruse more than 130 carefully curated stalls from across New Zealand. Get your Christmas shopping sorted with this incredible range of creators […]

Westfield Riccarton

It’s all in the detail: Westfield Riccarton

The joy of race day fashion should begin before elegantly shod feet meet verdant turf. The thrill of the chase for the perfect outfit must contain exhilaration swiftly followed by gratification and be stress free.     Westfield Riccarton is destination celebration, where you could assemble your dream outfit within your lunch hour, leaving time […]