It feels good to step from an overcast Christchurch morning into a vibrant tropical environment bursting with banana trees, palms and vigorous jungle vines.
Read MoreA huge modernist box venue in an industrial part of town, with a glitzy urban aesthetic, from the light fittings to the 16-screen television wall.
Read MoreAs a composer, Matthew Everingham’s work has been heard in concert, on film, and in mainstream theatres, fringe venues and an historic abbey.
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Read MoreFelicity Clark was 16 years old when she decided she wanted to be a property developer.
Read MoreThere are two Pot Stickers in Christchurch: the dumpling bar at The Colombo, Sydenham, and the slightly more formal restaurant version in the CBD.
Read MoreA love of creativity has long shaped the personal and professional life of Christchurch architectural interior designer Angelique Armstrong.
Read MoreWhatever you can imagine, theming wizard and master signmaker Dean Johnstone has most likely sketched it, made it or sprayed it onto a wall in a bar or some other space.
Read MoreEvery day, hundreds of people around the world, including many celebrities, wear a permanent piece of artwork made by Christchurch man, Richard Greenlees.
Read MoreRibollita is comforting, nourishing, satisfying and hearty – perfect for those colder wintry days when you need sustenance of the highest order. It’s very easy to make and uses up leftover sourdough bread that’s too good to throw away.
Read MoreSt Margaret’s College’s new Executive Principal, Diana Patchett, has an abiding passion for helping to empower young people. She exudes warmth and humility, and has a refreshingly buoyant spirit.
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Read MoreI’m from Pomahaka, West Otago and grew up on a farm. We moved to Ohoka in North Canterbury when I was eight, again to farm. At high school I was mainly into art and maths. Architecture seemed like the way to mesh the two together.
Read MoreIn the hands of leading Christchurch tattoo artist Scotty C, skin becomes a canvas upon which life stories are drawn out in exquisite detail.
Read MoreWith its gloriously deep flavours, hint of spiciness, fruity overtones and meltingly tender meat, this tagine ticks all the boxes. The rose petal pickle is the icing on the cake – it cuts through the richness of the tagine and adds a pop of colour. Serve this with your favourite couscous or cauliflower rice, laced with fresh herbs, olive oil and lemon juice.
Read MoreCutting and styling wasn’t the career Tuscany, daughter of Christchurch hairdressing royalty, Mike and Glynis Hamel, was planning for herself, nor something she’d ever considered .
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Read MoreWith Christchurch facing a critical shortage of beds in the years after the earthquakes, business-minded locals jumped on board the global answer to travellers’ accommodation woes – Airbnb.
Read MoreDux Central is buzzing on a crisp sunny Saturday afternoon. Packed indoors and out, the young and hip are keeping warm by nursing glasses filled with steaming mulled wine and cider.
Read MoreGetting up well before the birds is not always fun, but when the reason is a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride, then it’s a different story.
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