Although Ōtautahi’s impressive murals have gained publicity and attention as the city’s urban art profile has developed, if you look closer, our streets are also filled with smaller interventions that add humour, commentaries, and signs of presence.
Read MoreTravel restrictions may have eased, but I find myself still exploring and taking in what Aotearoa has to offer.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the saying, “Beauty is more than skin deep”, referencing a person’s character and personality. But have you ever actually paid attention to and considered what your beauty regime is for the internal?
Read MoreThe elegant simplicity and sculptural quality of this Merivale renovation by DJ Hewitt Builders with Detail by Davinia Sutton creates a calming, serene space with a subtle wow factor.
Read MoreColour guru and interior stylist Alex Fulton works her magic on the Madras Link Ponte Brass Console table from Ballantynes against a backdrop of Resene Double Kalgoorie Sands and Resene Eighth Kalgoorie Sands
Read MoreThis thoughtful project brings beauty and interest to the Cashel Mall promenade, and has earned a regional win in the New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Awards, for Dalman Architects.
Read MoreI can’t think of two topics that I enjoy more than those in this month’s theme, eating and exploring. So here is a peek at some of the gastronomic lessons and adventures I’ve enjoyed.
Read MoreCan you believe we’re over halfway through the year? Neither. Despite the year progressing at lightspeed, those long days on the horizon bring with them an abundance of August events.
Read MoreSince her maiden voyage in 1864, the Glenmark had made eight voyages to Lyttelton, bringing immigrants and returning with the fruits of colonial labour.
Read MoreThey 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.
Read MoreDave 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.
Read MoreOur curation of sweet treats for August are moreish morsels from all over the city - handmade treats that are delicious and delectable.
Read MoreAlba 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.
Read MoreFollowing 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSave 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!
Read MoreYou’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.
Read MoreStepping 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreNostalgia 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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