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More Than A Gardeners’ Paradise
Tucked away in one of the eastern bays of the Banks Peninsula, Cornelia Holten and her family are quietly building a local herb farm treasure with a global reach.
Home & Garden
Alfresco Lifestyles with Maree Hynes
Taryn Beech from Maree Hynes Interiors offers some inspiration when it comes to perfecting your outdoor living area.
Must Read
Sleuthing On Nature, Spying On Spiders
Do bees think in English? This is the kind of question Dr Simon Pollard remembers mulling over for hours as a child before going off to
Forsyth Barr – Your Local Investment Specialists
With over 80 years of experience, Forsyth Barr have demonstrated how good things grow from strong local roots.
Celebrating Heritage on the Water
New Zealand’s coasts and rivers were once busy with schooners, paddle steamers, tugs and other vessels, carrying cargo and passengers ...
Colourful Custodian of History
Christchurch Boys’ High School curator-archivist Dr Bruce Harding presides over a rich private collection of Canterbury history.
Stress Response
In line with her new live event, The Hormone Factor, Dr Libby shares an insight into the impact of stress on your hormones and how to ...
Painting It Red and Black
Frustration over a growing scarcity of local news in mainstream sports coverage has given rise to a new venture called ...
Our Capable, But Vulnerable Future
Permanent housing is becoming unobtainable, and reliable jobs are increasingly scarce. Canterbury’s youth are trying hard to safeguard ...
Sledding In A Winter Wonderland
In the far north of Finland, traditional culture meets modern life in a beautiful landscape that switches dramatically between seasons.
Much More Than Just a Job
A passion for natural history led to Philip Howe’s role as Museum Director at the South Canterbury Museum, a position that has evolved ...
A Natural Approach to Winemaking
Natural winemakers, sometimes referred to in the industry as ‘pirate winemakers’, tend to be fiercely passionate with a rebellious ...
From the Vines to the Hills
It wasn’t just the stony, free-draining soils that persuaded Kirk Bray and Alison Schroeder to establish a vineyard on an eight-hectare
An Unlikely Oasis
Hard work, perseverance and patience have paid off for Hinds couple Gay and Lawrence Thompson, producing a magnificent tropical-themed ...
A Service Station for Mind, Body and Soul
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana stated, ‘The you that goes in one side of the experience is not the same you that comes out the other.’ ...
Sam’s Summer Fruits Entertaining Menu
This feast of a menu will have you freezing, scraping, chopping, searing, rolling, stuffing, crumbling, whipping and cracking. But in ...
A Modern Day Minstrel
Christopher Bruerton has grown from boy soprano in the ChristChurch Cathedral Choir to a globe-trotting baritone in a world-famous ...
Self-taught Creativity – Wendy Matenga
Growing up in North Otago, Wendy Matenga has a long love affair with the South Island and can’t recall a time when she wasn’t creating.
Harts Creek Walkway – Big Sky Country
When I met June and Stuart McLachlan in October last year to learn more about the daffodils on their Leeston farm, The Rowans, Stuart ...
Taking The Stage
Owen Black, well known in New Zealand for his talents on both the screen and the stage, never expected to become an actor. A ...
One Hand on the Past, Eyes on the Future
Moving forward from the tragic and torturous incident inflicted upon the Muslim community in March 2019 is never going to be a seamless
Home Away From Home
Montrose Estate is a place of breathtaking beauty and rustic charm. A place that epitomises ‘100% Pure New Zealand’. A place where you
Be Kind to Yourself and be Realistic
As businesswoman and mother to two equally busy children, wellness specialist Sarah McGuinness offers an insight into how we can be ...
Interior Design to Make You Feel at Home
A beautiful interior is one thing, but how do you ensure that it reflects your lifestyle?
What Greater Gift?
Desperate to have a baby of their own, we meet an Ashburton coffee group tackling the challenges of surrogacy head-on in order to ...
Travel into Kaikōura’s Kaleidoscope
Rich with various natural beauties and opportunities for leisure, Kaikōura’s pristine landscape fits the picturesque South Island dream
A Lifetime of Learning – Meet the Principal
Our annual ‘meet the principal feature’ offers an insight into what inspires our Canterbury headmasters and what visions they have for ...
Roast Beetroot, Hazelnut & Goats Cheese Salad
Christchurch culinary couple Tony and Karen Elliott are the masterminds behind Cannonhill Gourmet, a range of uniquely-flavoured ...
From a History of Gold to Silver and Bronze
With its plentiful supplies of rainfall, spring water from pristine sources and lush green rainforests full of the key botanical ...
Living Better with Verdeco Park
We all aspire to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. And for local developers Shane Kennedy and Jason Whitelaw, their latest ...
The Hottest Colour for 2020
Resene colour consultant Rebecca Long shares an insight into the hottest shade of the season, Resene Sunbaked.
Exciting New Phase as Barker’s Celebrates 50 years
Barker’s is still located on a corner of the old family farm where Anthony Barker first began harvesting wild elderberries to forge a ...
Photographer Mickey Ross – Capturing a Moment
We all love to travel, but we don’t all have an eye that can capture places and people with the beauty and balance of photographer ...
Designing for you – Misco Joinery
The layout of our kitchens, the functionality of our wardrobes and the design of our pantries is something we take for granted until we
Keeping it In-House
In the construction industry, vertical integration guarantees maximum efficiencies of time and cost for agricultural, commercial and ...
A Family Business With a Solution-based Approach
J.E. Dennison is a third-generation family-owned business that has been part of the South Canterbury District for more than 50 years. ...
Vege Garden Know-How with Mitre 10 Ashburton
Nothing beats the taste of fresh veges straight from your own garden: you can grow exactly what you want and know exactly what you’re ...
Summer Recipes – All About The Veg
Let’s celebrate the last of the warmer months by making our vegetables the heroes and giving them prime position at the table. Enjoy ...
Riverside Market Christchurch Opens it’s Doors
The Riverside Market on Oxford Terrace in the heart of the city has opened its doors and is a feast for the eyes…and the stomach!
Kiwis Exploring Their Own Backyard
Egypt, Brazil, Croatia – having travelled to more than 70 countries, including some of the world’s most exotic destinations, what do a ...
A Town of Buried Treasure
Épernay is a town that may not be a household name, but it’s the heart of a region whose produce flows through millions of celebrations
40 Years Atop The Mountain
A tale of hard work, passion and love – discover the Foote family and their beloved Mt Dobson.
Fast, Fresh and Simple Pasta Recipes
Pasta is always a good idea, and don’t worry gluten-free’ers – we’ve got you covered – you can sub all pasta with your favourite ...
Take a Seat with Maree Hynes
It is one of the most used pieces of furniture in the home, which is why buying a couch is an investment worth taking some time to ...
A Winning Formula
A passion for civil engineering and land development, coupled with the skills to succeed saw Glen and Tracey McLachlan take a leap of ...
Valuing Vintage
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Canterbury Vintage Home Restorers’ Group. Committed to the preservation and protection of ...
Elke Braun-Elwert Mountain Guide
For internationally qualified mountain guide Elke Braun-Elwert, the greatest reward comes not from ascending the highest peak, but from
Powerfully Meaningful
Beautiful yet confronting, the latest exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery asks us to reflect on what was there before, and what is ...
Historic Cottage Thrives as Arts and Crafts Venue
Two years after Stoddart Cottage formally re-opened, following extensive work to repair earthquake damage, Diamond Harbour’s oldest ...
A Family Affair
Step inside the inner workings of one of New Zealand’s most successful boutique wineries, Pegasus Bay.
The Life-Changing Benefits of a Hot Spring Spa
For most people, a spa is a blissful treat that leaves them feeling relaxed and happy, but for Ben Person it can make the difference ...
Carving Her Way
Having left a job in hairdressing to follow a career in the art of cutting up meat, Timaru’s Larney Craig is forging ahead in the ...
Managing Menopause
When it comes to women’s health, no topic is more shrouded in mystery and confusion than menopause. Something the team at Oxford ...
Fading Petals
Hidden amongst Castle Hill’s spectacular rocky outcrops and limestone screes lies one of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered plants.
A Specialised Trade
Graham Weaver has forged a unique career and way of life as one of New Zealand's best blade shearers.
Raising the Standard with David Reid Homes Waitaki
The last year, for Aaron and Nikki Mackay of David Reid Homes Waitaki, has been a whirlwind of hard work, busy family life and ...
Sustainable Design in a Toxic Industry
Following her passion for creativity and design, Lucy Polson of Geraldine is making her name on an international scale.
Harmony with Nature
Bringing together an eye for detail, a considered use of materials and a clever floor plan, this Charteris Bay home is ticking all the ...
Banging Bangers
Passionate about artisan flavours and techniques, Brendan Foster and his award-winning sausages are captivating visitors from all ...
Flexibility in Secondary Learning
Over the next few issues Dr Chris Jansen from the Leadership Lab and Dr Cheryl Doig from Think Beyond will explore the way learning in ...
A Social Licence to Operate
Passionate about empowering businesses to understand their social footprint, Social Licence Consultant Penny Clark-Hall inspires us to ...
Growth Industry
Retired University of Canterbury forestry professor Geoff Sweet was at the forefront of research in one of New Zealand’s most ...
Why are we learning this stuff?
This is the second article in a series of four by Dr Chris Jansen from Leadership Lab and Dr Cheryl Doig from Think Beyond that ...
Curtain Know How
Taryn Beech from Maree Hynes Interiors explains why using an experienced curtain consultant is so important.
Brewing With A Difference
An entrepreneurial Christchurch couple is behind The Kvas Company, New Zealand’s first and only authentic brewing company producing ...
Simple & Seasonal
Food has become Sam Mannering’s raison d’être. He opens up about his food journey and shares some mouth-watering recipes to try at home.
Nature’s Super Fibre
Totara Point Farm, hidden away over the hills of Akaroa and overlooking the breathtaking iridescent waters of Le Bon’s Bay on Banks ...
Cooking for Self-improvement in 2020 and Beyond
If you’re like most people, your new year’s resolution may have already hit the rocks and you’re feeling a little disillusioned with ...
Future Focused
Preparing their students for the challenges and realities of the modern world, Christchurch’s Selwyn House offers an exciting and ...
The Art of Shopping
Fashion buyer for Christchurch’s iconic family-owned Ballantynes department store’s Contemporary Lounge, The Atrium and Women’s ...
Lilia Te Aroha Māia Tarawa – A Daughter of Aotearoa
She began her life entrapped at the heart of the Gloriavale community, persevering through an existence of subservience, control and ...
Farming With A Difference
What began as a fascination with alpacas at a local A&P Show nearly fifteen years ago has blossomed into internationally recognised
Nature’s Weave, In Line and Layer
English, Italian and German country gardens have influenced the development of this beautiful Ohoka oasis, yet above all it is a ...
More Than Meets The Eye
The antithesis of traditional, the sprawling gardens of Blockhill, appear at first glance to be overgrown and disorganised; yet closer ...
Behind The Brand
Despite an ever-changing home furnishings market, fourth-generation family-owned company McKenzie & Willis has continued to forge their
Farm Life Breeds Innovation
The juggle of parenthood, farm life and all that rural living brings with it can be a stalwart on creativity and ventures outside of ...
David Thorpe – A One-man Band
David Thorpe is a multi-instrumentalist who has been sharing his music with Cantabrians from his pre-earthquake days in The Black ...
Roasted Mango Chutney Recipe
Resident latitude chef Samantha Parish helps us get in the festive mood with her Cheats Roasted Mango Chutney, the perfect homemade gift!
Angels On Wheels
The emergence and growth of community vehicles across our rural towns is providing affordable, readily available transport to those in need.
Signs of Change in Canterbury
By striking from school, Christchurch students demonstrate how prepared they are to take their future into their own hands. However, ...
Eat, Cake, Love
Anna Worthington, owner of a thriving cake business, Cakes By Anna, owes her fast success to the Christchurch markets and the city’s ...
Cooking Up a Career
Few people get the opportunity to combine their great career loves, but with an appetite for all things food-related, Samantha Parish ...
Ben Ohau Road Cheese
Deep in the heart of the Mackenzie country lies an inspiring off-the-grid artisan cheese making factory finding favour with locals and ...
Hemp Seed – A Natural Whole Food
On 28 April 2017 trans-Tasman ministers approved a change to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to allow the sale of hemp ...
Chantelle Quinn’s Beef Rib Recipe
Well known for her chicken pâté, wedding and events caterer Chantelle Quinn has learnt a trick or two about food and service after ...
The Plight of the Lepidoptera Butterfly
New Zealand has the highest rate of unique or endemic butterfly and moth species anywhere else in the world, and yet most people rarely
Tales That Tickle The Funny Bone
latitude’s own Sub-Editor Belinda O’Keefe has her first children’s book hitting the stands this month.
Pottery for Good
We talk to the passionate founders of Pottery For The Planet who are utilising their creative talents to change the world for the ...
Beautiful, Modern, Delicious Formosa
Taiwanese food is versatile, colourful, beautiful and influenced by the rich history and geographical location of Taiwan. It is also ...
Alfresco Lifestyles with Maree Hynes
Taryn Beech from Maree Hynes Interiors offers some inspiration when it comes to perfecting your outdoor living area.
Turning Events into Experiences
In today’s world, a run-of-the-mill awards dinner or presentation just won’t cut it – an event must be transformed into an experience ...
New Season New Look
There is no denying that the seasons are inevitably about to take a turn. Now is the time to get a jump on your new season look.
Perfecting Home Cooking with The Modern Mess
We love someone who is able to take the hassle out of meal planning and cooking, so we are thrilled to introduce you to Jen Pomeroy of ...
Be Inspired by Artisans with Maree Hynes
In a world of mass-produced merchandise and factory-made items often with cookie cutter designs, it’s no wonder we crave uniqueness of ...
In Need Of Help
Notorious as one of the most poisonous creatures in New Zealand, the endangered native katipō spider is struggling to hold on to its ...
Staying relevant in uncertain times
Describing 2019 in New Zealand agriculture as the ‘Year of Fear’ due to the mounting pressures and uncertainty from every direction on ...
Capturing the Value of Carbon-Negative Consumerism
The pay inequality between merino wool and strong wool has never been so far apart, reminiscent of a race between Phar Lap and a ...
Mount Somers Bluff Weta
Despite our affinity with the weta, few Cantabrians are probably aware that the precipices above Mt Somers are home to the rare ...
Finding The Will To Live
When Elle Perriam’s partner ended his own life in 2017, she set about changing the lives of others, embarking on a national tour in ...
From Silence to Sound
A partnership between Mutual Credit Finance and Southern Cochlear Implant Programme is set to change lives.
Curtains The Material Difference
As the team at Maree Hynes Interiors explains, gone are the days when curtains were insignificant background players, simply providing ...
Art Do – New Zealand’s Biggest Art Party
Art Do, Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation’s gallery gala, brings together the greats of art, fashion, food, drink, design and music ...
Framing It Right – Eyewear Trends
Vanessa Cumming from Canon Street Optometrists guides us through the latest trends in ladies’ eyewear.
Mending Men
The Halswell Menzshed offers a place for men in transition to use their skills, connecting them with the community and providing great ...
She’s a Little Bit Small-town…
Twenty-five years ago Kaylee Bell got up and sang on a Waimate stage at age four, now she’s forging a successful international career ...
Rising to the Challenge
The road to setting up and launching Design Federation, Oamaru’s newest interior design studio, has been a mammoth effort for Annabel ...
Building Wealth with Genesis Private Equity
In a market where low interest rates make for uninspiring returns, Ashburton-based Genesis Private Equity offers an exciting ...
The Hurunui District – Something for Everyone
The Hurunui District is one of eight districts that make up the Canterbury region, slotted like a jagged puzzle piece between the Alps ...
A Seamless New Approach
Mitre 10 MEGA can now create inspirational 3D designs easily, quote accurately, order seamlessly and help with installation as well.
Home Grown for Hospice
With no government funding on offer, Hospice strives to provide a unique and special free-of-charge service to those in need. In order ...
Barker’s of Geraldine 50 Years Preserved
Garry Diack reviews this colourful collection of anecdotes that follows the growth of this iconic Canterbury company and the characters
Life’s Not a Race
With a goal to become the first Kiwi to row the Atlantic solo, Isaac Giesen did just that, as well as creating awareness around New ...
At Home In Its Environment
This handsome country home recently completed in Loburn showcases the Bespoke Architecture approach with a simple, yet stunning design ...
Hurunui District Top Spots
With something for everyone we take a closer look at some of the fabulous eateries, accommodation options and shops found in the Hurunui.
Design Journey
Kirkcaldie is a young interior design practice boldly making its mark in Christchurch. We meet the inventive and adventurous designer ...
Unstoppable Forces Meeting a Movable Object
Christchurch is abundant with mettlesome souls combating the growing issue of homelessness. From the provision of food and ...
Honest Classic Food in Twenty Seven Steps
To climb Twenty Seven Steps is not a big ask in order to get to one of Christchurch’s best-known food secrets, one that proudly uses ...
Soul Journey
Christchurch’s own neo-soul singer, Sacha Vee, reflects on some of her memorable experiences in the global music industry and chats ...
More Than A Gardeners’ Paradise
Tucked away in one of the eastern bays of the Banks Peninsula, Cornelia Holten and her family are quietly building a local herb farm ...
Driving Happy and Eco-friendly
Having introduced a collection of Hyundai Ioniqs to their fleet in Christchurch and Auckland, Thrifty Car Rental is offering us an ...
Greening by Example
Wanaka is buzzing with creative ideas and enthusiastic individuals aiming to rebrand their town as a hub for eco initiatives. ...
We Need to Talk About Menopause
It’s a fact of life for women: hormonal changes along the way interrupt the status quo and usher in what might feel like a whole new ...
Timaru – Midway to Everywhere
Known by all for its location as a convenient stopping point when travelling from north to south, or south to north, we take some time ...
A New Way to Market – Maker2U
Changing the way artisan creators, or ‘makers’ manage and sell their product to consumers is thanks to a North Canterbury duo and the ...
Many Rivers They Have Rowed
For four generations the Keys and Lindstrom families have dominated the river when it comes to rowing success – and they are showing no
A Touch of Tribal
The team at Maree Hynes Interiors shares how to incorporate tribal accents into your space while allowing it to fit with your current ...
On Your Bike
For those with a love of adventure, beautiful landscapes and interesting people, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a must for the to-do list.
Sheep Farming With A Twist
Sheep’s milk may still seem a novelty to many Cantabrians, but a Charing Cross couple is hoping to change that with their lovingly ...
Power Up with Mitre 10 Ashburton
Purchasing a new power tool can seem a daunting task, with a lot of different brands, technology, features and deals on offer. Here are
Better Than Ever – Christchurch Town Hall
Over the last decade, Christchurch has experienced a significant amount of change, but like a beacon of hope the Christchurch Town Hall
Bug Grub
Fancy a sprinkle of lemongrass ants on your salad or a bug slider made with locusts? The option to choose edible insects is out there ...
Making A Difference
Mike Lowden is a ‘can-do’ kinda guy. Earlier this year, along with three others, he arrived in Nepal to trek to Everest Base Camp. But ...
The Greatest Achievement of All
Ian Gould lives by a motto: ‘When you look back on one’s life, helping others to achieve must surely be the greatest achievement of ...
Meet our School Leaders of 2019
Meet the local students leading some of our top Canterbury schools this year. We wish you all the very best of success in your ...
Natural Fibres From Head To Toe
Easy to wear and easy on the earth, Untouched World ensures you are ready for whatever the weather throws at you.
Changing Lives One Brow at a Time
Eyebrows are easy to underestimate if you’re lucky enough to have them. But they are an essential element of the face, helping to ...
Edwardian Country Classic
A gracious villa, surrounded by formal English-style gardens and tree-filled parklands, looks as though it has always been a part of ...
Hanging Gardens
Restoring and re-imagining a hillside landscape eight years after the earthquakes, in a much-loved Clifton garden where no plant has ...
Mike’s Big Break
After a serious accident in 2012, Mike Brown found himself paralysed from the waist down. His inspiring recovery journey has led Mike ...
Hot Spot for Hector’s
The waters around Banks Peninsula remain home to the largest population of one of the world’s rarest and smallest marine dolphins, the ...
Deliciously Fresh
We are so lucky in Canterbury to have oodles of great food talent and without exception the young and creative duo of Rosa and Margo ...
From the Horse’s Heart
Each month, when Sally Curtis and Tyson, Sally’s gentle giant Clydesdale horse, visit residents in their lounge and bedrooms in ...
A Stylish Retreat
Ballantynes Home Stylist Adrienne Campbell guides us through perfecting a personal haven.
Recipe – Chorizo, Clam and Chickpea Ragout with Saffron Aioli
Paul Howells of Twenty Seven Steps shares the ultimate winter warmer recipe.
A Colourful Crown
A story of beautiful flowers, Banks Peninsula, and a determined young woman called Jessica Cooke.
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