They love outstanding food in Timaru District. They grow it, produce it, and catch it off the coast. There’s plenty of outstanding food to try and adventures to be had.
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Dave Dunlay likes nothing better than to fire up one of his half a dozen BBQs and prepare a meal for his guests at Big Sky at French Farm.
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Our curation of sweet treats for August are moreish morsels from all over the city - handmade treats that are delicious and delectable.
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Alba and Stefano, the dynamic duo behind Feed The Soul Artisan Pasta, are on a mission to bring divine authentic Italian fresh pasta (and more!) to Christchurch.
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Following its opening in 2019, Kin has become popular with CBD dwellers and Ballantynes’ customers alike. Since its last feature in Avenues, it has had success with its bespoke events and dining options.
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The Pink Lady Rooftop sits atop one of the city’s most meticulously reimagined 1960s original buildings. It took 18 months of restoration for that vision to come to light.
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Save water, drink gin! We have a few winter warmers for you to toast the last month of winter- a couple of tasty gins, and two delicious cocktails, thanks to Grater Goods and The Pink Lady. Chin chin!
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You’ve never had more of an excuse to get out and explore your backyard. With the new northern motorway now up and running, it is only a 43-minute drive up to Waipara.
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Stepping off Papanui Road and into Merivale Mall will lead you right to Stirling Women – and this bright, contemporary corner space is a radical, bold new step for local retail.
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A newly commissioned Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) production of The Firebird will soar across the country this month - a new production with fresh ideas for the fantastical fairytale set in a mystical world.
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Nostalgia is a heavy feeling: it lives in innocuous things. I grew up running about in the bones of an old warehouse building from the 1900s, the now called NG Building. When I was young, the NG Building lived sandwiched in a row of Edwardian and Victorian era warehouses
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Box 112’s impact on our city is far-reaching, and the business has taken the lead in the restoration of many of the key buildings in the centre of the city. This slow but steady revival is cheered on by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Dame Anna Crighton, current chair of the Canterbury Heritage Awards.
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In the early years of yachting and sailboat racing, Banks Peninsula Cruising Club yacht Pastime was a top competitor in cup events and regattas on Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō. The swift kauri contender, built in 1886, has been out of the water for several decades but will soon be race-ready again following an extensive restoration.
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“Very few people know that there was a period at the start of motoring where electric cars were very popular, but very few have survived. This is the oldest original electric vehicle in New Zealand. This is one of six in the world.”
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“I came over when I was about three and a half years old, so Christchurch is home to me. Being born in Fiji, immigration status was a challenge. For whatever reason, Dad hadn’t sorted out our visas through my primary years. In 2013, we got to the airport heading over to Fiji; he told us we’re going for a holiday. The customs officer told us that we’d overstayed.”
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Overlooking the quiet Evolution Square in the heart of the SALT District, an illusionistic mural both designates the surrounding area and playfully subverts the architectural environment.
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“I became aware of the Instagram account @03ar.chives a few years ago whilst wasting a few hours of my life away on Instagram stories. I wasn’t looking for anything of significance, rather to mindlessly absorb the repetitive imagery of influencers impossibly clean houses, breakfasts at trendy new cafes I’ll never get a seat at, and friends’ new dogs being raised like human children.”
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By far the sweetest page in each issue, our Palate Morsels page brings you July’s picks for sweet treats and decadent desserts.
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As we are finally reaching the depths of winter, why not bring the restaurant to you? The Bespoke Chef’s Jacob McKerrow has over a decade of experience in some of New Zealand’s top restaurants, providing luxury restaurant-quality in-home dining. Jacob loves creating seasonal and exciting menus for you to enjoy at home. This beef cheek dish is the perfect complement to a frosty Christchurch evening.
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For such a young nation, New Zealand’s history is as rich as it is diverse. Colony, a new boutique at The Crossing in central Christchurch, tells a part of this saga – of a family that has been retailing in Aotearoa since 1868, the same time as the Wild West era in the United States.
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