ADVOCATING FROM AOTEAROA

Jack Musgrave is an avid traveller and reader. You will often find him near the seaside, in Lyttelton, Sumner, or Diamond Harbour. The closeness of the ocean is one of the things he loves about living in Canterbury. Perhaps much like you, his day starts with a strong coffee and a scan of the local news outlets. That’s probably where the similarities end.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LAYERS

On a night out, and you’re wearing shorts, you should spray the back of your heels. Heat rises, and with it, the scent.” This is the advice that one longs for as a male but often doesn’t get when picking up a generic bottle of cologne.

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HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI: JOHNNY

“I lost my boy in the mosque. He was 14 years old. A tough bloke, he had dreams of being a goalkeeper. It’s been a hard two years. I’ve got through it with my faith and belief and knowing where he is, knowing that there’s an afterlife, he’s there, enjoying life.”

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CASHMERE’S CHARMER

The lower slopes of Cashmere are probably best known for St Augustines Church and its impressive 23-metre bell tower. Opposite the church is a single level timber 1940’s framed structure on a gently sloping lot.

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PUT ON YOUR BEST COAT, WE’RE HEADING OUT!

Jack Frost has definitely taken a trip to Canterbury and left his mark. The onset of shorter days and colder nights brings even more reason to be cosied up in a theatre with a mulled wine or even donning your winter jacket on the bus to work, listening to a great podcast or song.

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ONE OF THE BOYS

Student of the Week was the highest honour any eight-year-old kid could be bestowed in Room 8 at Elmwood Normal School. Deep down, I knew it was a just very simple discipline tactic, rewarding any random child whose turn happened to be next.

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HONEY HARISSA ROASTED CARROTS

Head Chef Craig Stewart developed this flavoursome salad inspired by Kin’s current menu offerings – and it’s even finished off with honey sourced ultra locally – right from the hives located on Ballantynes’ rooftop.

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HANDY CANDY

We have a delectable selection of morsels for the sweet lovers out there - from cookies to cake pops, to supreme dessert offerings. Raise your blood sugar in style!

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CLINK!: JUST BREWTIFUL

June’s Clink! has a little bit of vino, a couple of beers and a dish of the best looking pasta we’ve seen in a hot minute - get into our picks for your first month of winter. They’re just… brewtiful.

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LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR BOYS

So, let’s hear it for the boys and here’s to the special men in my life and the numerous things they’ve taught me.

I live in a male-dominated world; my family consists of two sons and my husband, and my business includes myself and three male partners, with my husband being one of these.

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF SPORT

If we were to design a new museum to celebrate our nation’s sporting feats, where would we start, and how would it look? Sport is a dynamic, daring endeavour of ever-changing parameters, yet it often requires a cool calmness of being in control.

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BEAUTY IS FOR EVERYONE

For this month’s Pamper selection, we’re talking beauty for the boys. From sunscreen to collagen powder, to fragrance - we’ve got men on our mind. It’s pamper time!

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A HEALTHY LOVE EMPOWERS

“Meet Alex. Sometimes in life, you go through things that allow you to see the value in having someone who truly supports you, and that’s my husband. When we first met, I wasn’t the Danni most people know and love today. I was confused about who I was, self-conscious, and insecure.”

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THE MAKINGS OF A FASHIONABLE MAN

“I love my male-dominated world. I grew up with several brothers and have since had all male children – yes, all four of them! I’ve spent a fortune on my kids’ fashion cravings (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree), and each of them is developing their own unique sense of style and perspective on fashion.'“

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