A considered and pragmatic approach from Dalman Architects means Presbyterian Support’s new home Te Korowai can ‘cloak all who enter with safety, strength, and connection’.
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“It was really clear to me at that point that I did want to move to wearing cleaner, natural skincare because I did believe there was a credible link to what we use on our skin being linked to our health,” Emma Lewisham says. Her mission is to get us to treat our epidermis with respect, and in turn, our bodies.
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The Riccarton Tea House is a distinctive building; there is no other like it in Australasia. This is truly a venue with old-world charm and steeped in history – with the most iconic story. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the restoration of the Tea House meant the structure was returned to its former glory. Since then, it has operated as a premium location for weddings and auspicious events for Cantabrians.
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Miro’s contemporary and classic brunch and lunch fair means Chef Michael Rowland-Jones works with a constantly evolving menu. The restaurant will be open again for dinner service in the summer, offering a tasting menu based on the season with a modern European influence.
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New Zealand’s abundance of fresh seafood means Midnight Shanghai’s head chef Cian Curtin uses his international experience to put forward the taste of the South Pacific, presented in a traditional Chinese fashion with a Midnight Shanghai spin.
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Cashel Mall’s Sweet Soul Patisserie are the clear front runners when it comes to fine patisserie, and their new creation the Bordeaux Velvet takes the cake. A coconut sponge cake; gloriously gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan; as well as featuring dark chocolate, a berry ganache, and a raspberry confit.
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We have a sapid selection of spring brews for you to sample - perfect for the emerging backyard events of the season! Check out a spread by Grater Goods while you’re at it.
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Imagine the boost to our central city if an additional 200,000 hotel nights were booked in the next three to four years. That is the likely number of hotel bookings that will be stimulated by the 67 events confirmed to-date for Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre – this equates to keeping two 300-room hotels full for almost one year.
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September’s Pamper selection will see you Ritual Ready for your big day - whether it’s a wedding, an event or even just the start of a new season.
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Single women today do have options when it comes to planning their future fertility, says Dr Sarah Wakeman from Fertility Associates Christchurch.
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The glory of spring is upon us. As the blossoms begin to beckon and bloom, so too must our wardrobes. With the transition of the season comes the time to invest in some new pieces.
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Thanks to the success of their work on The Welder, Three Sixty Architects have won a Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Local Architecture award (Canterbury) for the commercial space category.
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As a broker, Dilan facilitates the key connection between owners and buyers. While COVID-19 is a temporary drawback on tourism, Dilan is optimistic that New Zealand will be among the first to recover this aspect of its economy, thanks to its unique, hospitable character.
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“Always an emcee, never a bride. It seems to be the prophecy for many ‘fun gay men’ such as myself. Of the six weddings I’ve attended in my life, I’ve emceed four of them. It’s from this experience I can confidently say: all weddings are indistinguishable.”
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“I thought life would look a particular way, but it just doesn’t look the way I thought it would. I call it my Plan B life. There’s been some challenges in my life: endometriosis, infertility, childlessness (as opposed to childfree), divorce – that all makes for a pretty shitty story. I mean, it does make me who I am, but I want a more empowering version of that.”
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The Tack Rooms is a prime example of an establishment with multiple former lives. In its current site on the corner of Peterborough and Montreal Streets, the buildings were formerly Teacher’s College classrooms in the late sixties. Before this, the structures had been barracks on an old Air Force base.
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Ashley Gorge’s campground spot represents the quintessential holiday destination for many of us growing up here in Christchurch. For decades, it’s been a stalwart for summertime sojourns, long weekends with the grandparents, and BBQs with extended families
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Half native bush and half farm, Children’s Bay Park has been home to the Rolleston family for almost fifteen years and is a passion project set to benefit the many generations to come. And best of all, you and your family are more than welcome to visit.
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Queenstown is your number one solution for a thirst for a southern alpine adventure. An iced-out diamond in the crown that is the South Island, Queenstown offers a world-class experience right here in God’s Own.
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Named after the longest river in Aotearoa, which runs from Taupō and out to the Tasman, the 425 kilometres of winding water will lead you through some of the most picturesque parts of the North Island.
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