Lock Up and Leave
Sarah Perriam learns more about the threat to inter-generational connection to the high country’s future with Philip Todhunter of Lake Heron Station.
Food
Eat the Rainbow
Dietitian Claudia Vavasour cooks up recipes that do much more for the body than just fill us up.
People
Recipe for Resiliance
Elizabeth McNaughton and Jolie Wills from Hummingly share some tools for getting through COVID-19.
Must Read
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Are We Fit For A Better World?
It’s being described as the ‘rehab’ from our destructive farming practices weaning our land off the ‘drugs’. Sarah Perriam digs deeper ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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
Curtain Know How
Taryn Beech from Maree Hynes Interiors explains why using an experienced curtain consultant is so important.
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 ...
Driving to the Top
Teen karting sensation Jacob Douglas is one of the world’s best young drivers and, at 14, is already well on the road to achieving his
Saving The World With Mushrooms
Based in Canterbury, local growers Sporeshift Mushrooms are growing some of the most beautiful mushrooms, and here are some recipes to ...
What’s really going on in the property market?
Houses are selling fast, median prices are heading up; it sure feels like a buoyant market out there, but does that mean we’ve avoided ...
A New Take on Traditional with Kitchen Kapers
For those seeking something magical for a special occasion, or just a uniqueshopping experience, the Redmond Family has you covered.
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.
Behind The Brand
Despite an ever-changing home furnishings market, fourth-generation family-owned company McKenzie & Willis has continued to forge their
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 ...
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, ...
Uplifting A Nation Of Women
When one considers charity, provision of money, food and basic clothing items typically comes to mind. Who would have known that the ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Growth Industry
Retired University of Canterbury forestry professor Geoff Sweet was at the forefront of research in one of New Zealand’s most ...
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 ...
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 ...
Unbound: The Art of Sam Harrison
Artist Sam Harrison has been exploring the human landscape through sculpting, drawing and printmaking for more than a decade now. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Avian Mountaineers – the New Zealand Alpine Rock Wren
The future of New Zealand’s only true alpine bird hangs in the balance, but it’s hoped a joint predator control project between Te ...
Grow Your Wealth with Forest Enterprises
Investors are re-evaluating their portfolios in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some may be heading for the hills, and perhaps ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
40 Years Atop The Mountain
A tale of hard work, passion and love – discover the Foote family and their beloved Mt Dobson.
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 ...
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
At Peace in Nature
The Mackenzie Country is often heralded as a high-energy recreational location; skiing in winter, water skiing in summer, tramping, ...
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 Silence to Sound
A partnership between Mutual Credit Finance and Southern Cochlear Implant Programme is set to change lives.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Brewing With A Difference
An entrepreneurial Christchurch couple is behind The Kvas Company, New Zealand’s first and only authentic brewing company producing ...
The Art of Shopping
Fashion buyer for Christchurch’s iconic family-owned Ballantynes department store’s Contemporary Lounge, The Atrium and Women’s ...
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
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 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 ...
The Hottest Colour for 2020
Resene colour consultant Rebecca Long shares an insight into the hottest shade of the season, Resene Sunbaked.
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 ...
Beautiful, Modern, Delicious Formosa
Taiwanese food is versatile, colourful, beautiful and influenced by the rich history and geographical location of Taiwan. It is also ...
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 ...
Deliciously Healthy with Brooke Wilson
‘A joy to create and a pleasure to eat’ – that’s Brooke Wilson’s mantra for her business, Need Food, supplying keto, vegan and ...
Glass Half Full on Canterbury Water Quality
‘Whisky’s for drinking, water’s for fighting’ was a favourite saying of Sarah Perriam’s grandfather. Here she uncovers how there has ...
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
Find Your Fabulous with stylist Sara Faull
In the wake of lockdown, stylist Sara Faull asks us to take a deep look inside our wardrobes and readdress what is going on in there.
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.
The COVID Experience… Will it change schooling forever?
Dr Chris Jansen from Leadership Lab and Dr Cheryl Doig from Think Beyond explore the acceleration of future-focused and flexible ...
Lock Up and Leave with Sarah Perriam
The Canterbury High Country’s landscape is more than just the mountains and the sky. It holds embossed stories of long family heritage ...
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 ...
A Recipe for Resilience with Hummingly
Two women who have worked extensively in disaster recovery around the world share some tools for getting through COVID-19.
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Stand Tall with Te Ao Marama
High on the Port Hills above Christchurch is a place that offers hope to children and families in need of support, Te Ao Marama.
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 ...
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 ...
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
Toy-tastic at The Toy Collector
With a desire to incorporate expansive outdoor living areas and a swimming pool into the design of their new home, these North ...
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
A Social Licence to Operate
Passionate about empowering businesses to understand their social footprint, Social Licence Consultant Penny Clark-Hall inspires us to ...
Buying a Property in the Current Market with Nathan Miglani
When New Zealand moved to Level 3, the Christchurch property market seemed to instantly go crazy. And my office is not alone in ...
On The Shelf – April/May 2020
As the sun begins to fade from summer to winter we have your late night reading sorted.
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 ...
New Zealand Superfoods to the Rescue
We talk to Nutrient Rescue CEO Tejada Stark about why you need to consider upping your intake of organic fruit and vegetables to enjoy ...
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 ...
The Healing Power of Play
Radio Lollipop is an international children’s charity providing play and entertainment for children in hospital. Sue Kingham went along
Travel into Kaikōura’s Kaleidoscope
Rich with various natural beauties and opportunities for leisure, Kaikōura’s pristine landscape fits the picturesque South Island dream
Safety in the Skies – I Remember When
Garry House has spent a lifetime making aviation and high-risk occupations safer.
On The Shelf – The Winter Agent
Our keen team of readers have you covered when it comes todiving into a good book this month. Norma Geddes reviews our Paper Plus ...
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 ...
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 ...
Framing It Right – Eyewear Trends
Vanessa Cumming from Canon Street Optometrists guides us through the latest trends in ladies’ eyewear.
At Home In Its Environment
This handsome country home recently completed in Loburn showcases the Bespoke Architecture approach with a simple, yet stunning design ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Garden Perfection Made Easy with Mitre 10 MEGA
With the power of petrol, superior performance, and industry-leading design, the EGO Power+ System is revolutionising the world of ...
Alfresco Lifestyles with Maree Hynes
Taryn Beech from Maree Hynes Interiors offers some inspiration when it comes to perfecting your outdoor living area.
Valuing Vintage
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Canterbury Vintage Home Restorers’ Group. Committed to the preservation and protection of ...
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.
Design Journey
Kirkcaldie is a young interior design practice boldly making its mark in Christchurch. We meet the inventive and adventurous designer ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Stylish Retreat
Ballantynes Home Stylist Adrienne Campbell guides us through perfecting a personal haven.
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 ...
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 ...
An Unlikely Oasis
Hard work, perseverance and patience have paid off for Hinds couple Gay and Lawrence Thompson, producing a magnificent tropical-themed ...
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 ...
A Colourful Crown
A story of beautiful flowers, Banks Peninsula, and a determined young woman called Jessica Cooke.
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 ...
A Natural Approach to Winemaking
Natural winemakers, sometimes referred to in the industry as ‘pirate winemakers’, tend to be fiercely passionate with a rebellious ...
Forsyth Barr – Your Local Investment Specialists
With over 80 years of experience, Forsyth Barr have demonstrated how good things grow from strong local roots.
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 ...
Standing Strong – Pavilions Hotel Christchurch
For 28 years, Christchurch’s landmark Pavilions Hotel has been a central part of the lives of the Horncastle family, and each ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
Hanmer Springs Fete – The Perfect Recipe for Success
With young families, businesses of their own, and more than enough on the to-do list already, Abby France and Catherine Batterson ...
A Lifetime of Learning – Our 2020 Principals and Head Students
Meet the 2020 school leaders and principals from some our most prestigious schools.
Keeping Honest Practice in the Family
Gold at heart, down to earth and appreciated by many; the qualities of the Hislop family, one with a rich and fascinating history, are ...
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 ...
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 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.’ ...
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 ...
Mending Men
The Halswell Menzshed offers a place for men in transition to use their skills, connecting them with the community and providing great ...
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 ...
Get Those Legs Out with Transform Clinic
Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. They most often occur in the legs and
Curtains The Material Difference
As the team at Maree Hynes Interiors explains, gone are the days when curtains were insignificant background players, simply providing ...
Soul Journey
Christchurch’s own neo-soul singer, Sacha Vee, reflects on some of her memorable experiences in the global music industry and chats ...
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!
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 ...
In the Business of Farming Beauty – Banks Track Akaroa
The Banks Track in Akaroa describes itself as a feast for the senses, a feed for the soul and a feat for the spirit. But the heart is ...
A Seamless New Approach
Mitre 10 MEGA can now create inspirational 3D designs easily, quote accurately, order seamlessly and help with installation as well.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Unstoppable Forces Meeting a Movable Object
Christchurch is abundant with mettlesome souls combating the growing issue of homelessness. From the provision of food and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Angels On Wheels
The emergence and growth of community vehicles across our rural towns is providing affordable, readily available transport to those in need.
Lockdown Silver Linings
A small town with a strong creative undertone, Geraldine has long been a melting pot for artistic talent, and COVID-19 has brought a ...
Greening by Example
Wanaka is buzzing with creative ideas and enthusiastic individuals aiming to rebrand their town as a hub for eco initiatives. ...
Interior Design to Make You Feel at Home
A beautiful interior is one thing, but how do you ensure that it reflects your lifestyle?
Outdoor Perfection with Mitre 10 MEGA
Ideally your outdoor furniture should be as relaxing as it is functional, which in turn makes the perfect setting for entertaining ...
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 ...
Rose Trees: A Double Take
It has been said that a garden is a friend you can visit anytime, and from a gardener’s viewpoint time has been on our side in recent ...
Ensuring learning opportunities for all
In 2016 the United Nations declared that the internet was a basic human right. It plays a critical role in education, health and civil ...
COVID-19 and the Christchurch Property Market – What Comes Next?
Local mortgage broker Nathan Miglani examines what the future holds for the Christchurch property market over the coming months.
A Specialised Trade
Graham Weaver has forged a unique career and way of life as one of New Zealand's best blade shearers.
What are you imagining?
Educationalists Dr Chris Jansen and Dr Cheryl Doig dive deep and ask us to think about what the impact of COVID-19 will be on our ...
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 ...
A Family Affair
Step inside the inner workings of one of New Zealand’s most successful boutique wineries, Pegasus Bay.
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.
The Courtyard House
With a desire to incorporate expansive outdoor living areas and a swimming pool into the design of their new home, these North ...
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 ...
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!
Plant-based Flavours – Berkano Foods
From humble beginnings in a tiny kitchen, a 20-something Christchurch couple with big dreams and truckloads of ingenuity have created ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Popular Choice with Resene
When it comes to selecting the perfect paint colour for our homes it appears we have some things in common. Resene Colour Consultant ...
Canterbury farming leading by example
After a candid interview with Christchurch-based accountant Pita Alexander, reciting his list of reasons farming businesses work, his ...
Sharing a passion for tap dancing with NZ and the world
When we last featured New Zealand’s top dancer 18 months ago, Bayley Graham was preparing to explore life beyond the competition ...
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 ...
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
Serving Through The Grapevine with 27Seconds
Subtle, young and sweet; an apt description of the 27seconds wine label and the spirit behind it. Since 2017, Alanna and Pete Chapman ...
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
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 ...
Summer Colours with Resene
Deep cocoas, silvered sages, ruby reds and deep sea blues are some of the glorious tones that will join us this summer. Whether you ...
Learnings from 30 years of Adverse Events in Farming with Andy Fox
In our June/July 2020 issue we talked to North Canterbury farmer and Hurunui Adverse Events Committee member, Andy Fox of Foxdown Farm.
Keeping it In-House
In the construction industry, vertical integration guarantees maximum efficiencies of time and cost for agricultural, commercial and ...
A Sculptural World
Frames of animals, three dimensional structures, loose bits of steel rod, colourful painted iron, half-made vases, candlesticks and tea
Winter Warming with Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton
Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton takes us through what you need to know when it comes to buying a wood burner for clean air zones.
Hanging Gardens
Restoring and re-imagining a hillside landscape eight years after the earthquakes, in a much-loved Clifton garden where no plant has ...
Colourful Custodian of History
Christchurch Boys’ High School curator-archivist Dr Bruce Harding presides over a rich private collection of Canterbury history.
Layers of Yumbles with Samantha Parish
Inspiring us to cook smart, not hard, Sam Parish turns her hand to some of our favourite family dishes – all designed to be perfectly ...
Get There – Events in Canterbury in August and September 2020
Get yourself along to these fantastic events happening in Canterbury this August and September.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Masters Of Oil – Pure Oil New Zealand
Behind New Zealand’s only locally-produced cold-pressed extra virgin rapeseed oil and high oleic sunflower oil is a Canterbury business
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 ...
Mackenzie Magic
Just a few hours’ drive from Christchurch, the beauty of the Mackenzie is easily accessible for a long weekend getaway or a week-long ...
Our Capable, But Vulnerable Future
Permanent housing is becoming unobtainable, and reliable jobs are increasingly scarce. Canterbury’s youth are trying hard to safeguard ...
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
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 ...
Future Focused
Preparing their students for the challenges and realities of the modern world, Christchurch’s Selwyn House offers an exciting and ...
Providing Care and Comfort in South Canterbury
South Canterbury families know their loved ones are in the best possible place when they go to McKenzie HealthCare in Geraldine, ...
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 ...
Eat The Rainbow with Claudia Vavasour
As a keen cook, dietitian Claudia Vavasour offers us some inspiration in the kitchen – recipes filled with nutritional advice that do ...
Shades of Blue with Resene
Resene Colour Consultant Honor Moore puts blue in the spotlight, highlighting just how versatile this shade can be.
Recipe – Chorizo, Clam and Chickpea Ragout with Saffron Aioli
Paul Howells of Twenty Seven Steps shares the ultimate winter warmer recipe.
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 ...
A Home Calling – Jenna Broad
Jenna Broad has built a business and a way of life around listening to her heart and doing what makes her feel happy. Her home is an ...
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 ...
Cycle On with Pacific Cycle Tours
Brett Green and Judy Jamieson-Green have forged a niche offering, allowing you to explore the South Island’s jaw-dropping scenery from ...
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
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