“I’m an intentional creativity artist. Intentional creativity is like my navigation system. It’s a step into the unknown. For me it’s about having a way, navigating both the inner and the outer journey of life.”
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Only twenty-five minutes from the centre of Queenstown, you’ll find Kinross; surrounded by nature, greenery, and the magical world of wine.
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As we delve deeper into the winter months, the brave amongst us face the chill-factor front on and embrace all things arctic. Weekend excursions for skiing and adventure sports are ideally suited to the region of Central Otago.
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Richard has the best view from his new apartment. Being an avid photographer, he wanted somewhere to capture the sunsets and the Canterbury Plains. An active life outside of the residence means Richard’s varying volunteer roles in the city and beyond complement his life at Rhodes on Cashmere perfectly.
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Lockdown and the COVID-19 global pandemic has seen us all spending more of our time at home.Alert Level 2 saw more movement within the residential property market as open homes were able to get underway in a more traditional form, and offers and transactions progressed.
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t’s undeniable that there’s been considerable downtime recently for a lot of Cantabrians, and often, in this case, a focus shifts to working around the home. After a tumultuous couple of months, now, more than ever is a time to get out and support local; this particularly rings true when working on your own garden space.
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As such a unique part of our identity, there was an ardent desire to see our iconic Ōtākaro/Avon River accentuated as a central city feature when decision-makers held the open forum ‘Share an Idea’ following the earthquakes.
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I was once an urban dweller living in the heart of the city and indulging in all things local. There is a particular convenience to living in the city, revelling in the midst of it all. That proximity gives potential to a unique lifestyle with the fashion and beauty world at your fingertips.
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Has there ever been a better time to discover the distinctive style of New Zealand fashion? With a new emphasis for many on buying local, now’s a great time to get acquainted with Kiwi designers.
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St Margaret’s celebrates 110 years, and still, there is such an incredible vibrancy at the college. Diana Patchett, Executive Principal, feels the energy the girls bring each day is palpable.
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At St Andrew’s College, our Strategic Vision, Framing our Future, is determining our priorities for the coming year.
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At Rangi Ruru, we are experts in NCEA, the qualification we believe best prepares our girls for their futures.
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Peri Drysdale could be the most innovative Cantabrian you might meet. Thirty years in the making, Peri’s vision has led the way in sustainable practices in textiles and brought to life brands Snowy Peak as well as Untouched World.
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A conscious conversation has been a long time coming in the world of fashion and loyal locals, Ballantynes, are helping to pave the way. At the centre of this conversation is sustainability. It is essential to understand that the decisions we make when shopping have a more significant impact than the price we pay at the till.
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Silvan Made craft items like trays, boxes, and trestle tables from lovingly salvaged earthquake timbers. For GT and Debs Thompson, the husband and wife team behind this enterprise, it is all about honouring and remembering the city’s lost places while also demonstrating the power of repurposing.
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“I’ve always been a bit of a sci-fi fan. I got into electric vehicles when I learnt about Tesla; I found out about Tesla through Space-X and Elon Musk.”
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Lynette McFadden discusses the ‘DIY dream’ of renovating property, whether your reasons are financial, personal, or just to get on the property ladder to own your own home.
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It’s not often you’d cross a lawyer with a budding chef – but Elle Chrisp, the face behind Elle Herself manages to juggle both with ease. Elle Herself is a platform brimming with free recipes and fitness content as well as tips and tricks, for an active lifestyle
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Once filled with over 70 homes, Christchurch’s Avon Loop has been a quieter but no less loved part of the central city post-earthquakes. Cyclists, pedestrians, and dog walkers, in particular, have continued to meander along the battered asphalt, enjoying the riverside views.
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There is often a sentiment that those who make their living in the country are disconnected from the progress of the city – for these farmers and producers, that could not be further from the truth.
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