Ōtautahi keeps getting better and brighter, with many new additions popping up over the cityscape. One such area which will bloom in 2021 is the well-being sector. Coming to the corner of Kilmore Street and Fitzgerald Avenue, is Flow Wellness Centre.
Read MoreA holiday dwelling provides a stunning outlook across the Canterbury foothills and beyond, all while being a mere golf-swing away from the Pegasus Golf Club.
Read More“This is a dimensionally correct, high-quality aluminium-bodied copy of one of three 1959 V12 Ferrari Le Mans race cars. My car was built by Auto Restorations here in Christchurch, with all Ferrari parts – including many original pieces. There were 9000 hours recorded for this build time. If ever up for sale, the factory cars go for US$20 to 30 million, depending on provenance.”
Read MoreWhilst there are arguments on both sides of the modern learning environment, Dr Sandra Hastie, the Principal at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School believes an individualised, well-being focussed approach to learning, including smaller class sizes, has incredible benefit.
Read MoreAt its heart, the SMC community has a strong sense of connection, growing relationships between girls, families, staff, and alumni as they work together to empower girls to learn, live, and lead.
Read More“As 2021 begins at St Andrew’s College, its Strategic Vision, Framing our Future, continues to determine the priorities for the coming year. Central to all that the college does is its purpose, ‘Together building better people for life’.”
Read More“I made this dress for my school formal. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, it was cancelled. My grandma was a seamstress, and we spend a lot of time making things together. The dress took me a couple of weekends to make; my first day was spent at Grandma’s, cutting everything out and over-locking everything."
Read MoreOne of Christchurch’s most successful chemist and druggist shops was owned by George Bonnington. Following in the footsteps of his oldest brother Charles, George left Nelson in 1872 to set up a small shop in Christchurch.
Read More“I honestly just find the raw stainless steel, pumping death metal music, and bright fluorescent lighting just too intimidatingly masculine. I’m here to treat my body like a temple, not a gay dance club in Berlin.”
Read More“Hauora is a concept that encompasses an individual’s entire well-being: physical, social, and mental or emotional well-being, as well as spiritual health. Like four legs on a table, these elements support one another whilst providing strength and balance to the whole structure.”
Read MoreMarket fish, pickled mussels, smoked potato sweet corn, and basil – a dish that makes the most of the end of summer produce. Pickled mussels are such a Kiwi thing and can make a delicious starter or canape.
Read MoreEaster is fast approaching, and Sweet Soul has a classic multi-layered mousse cake, or ‘entrement’ ready to come home with you. This hot cross bun entremet is made with a light spiced chocolate mousse; layered between a homemade bun, with a touch of rum.
Green Bear Coffee have taken the time to choose the right suppliers like Hope River Pies, The Brownie Company NZ, French delights by Elodie, and Good Honest Products, and it has built a reputation as a supporter of local business and a quality brand.
Read MoreRuby is red hot! All things red and rosy are taking over Avenues HQ, and we’ve selected the best reds for you to sip away throughout autumn and beyond.
Read More"A wise MW (Master of Wine) once told me that his desert island drink would be sherry. He wasn’t meaning your Nana’s Bristol Cream, but the vast array of incredibly complex, mostly bone-dry fortified wines produced in Andalucia, southern Spain."
This month’s Pamper has all of the natural, Mother Earth inspired goodies to make your transition into our autumn months easy and breezy.
Read MoreTwenty-five years ago, eye surgeon Dr David Kent and Jane Patterson, an optometrist, established Fendalton Eye Clinic. Since 1996 Dr Kent has helped improve the quality of life of thousands of patients. Dr Kent is a leader in the field of corrective laser eye surgery, offering all of the state-of-the-art refractive laser procedures namely LASIK, SMILE laser, and PRK.
Read MoreAfter the year that was 2020, there’s never been a better time to look after yourself – and Christchurch superfood brand AiOra has been designed to do just that.Whether you’re after a collagen boost, a healthier gut, happier joints or help for tired eyes, these 100 per cent natural products may support you on your journey to wellness.
Read MoreVeins have valves that act as security gates, ensuring the blood flows only in one direction. These veins carry your blood from the body, back to the heart. In time, vein walls can degrade, and valves can weaken. If this happens, the blood can leak back into the vein and pool there; in turn, the vein becomes larger and can become twisted or crooked, varicose, and often painful.
Imagine a getaway where food, wine, scenery, and a touch of adventure all meld into one brilliant experience – where you can find the quintessential Kiwi family holiday as easily as a blissful retreat for two. Welcome to Marlborough, where all the best ingredients for a brilliant holiday are in one amazing, easy to get to place.
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