I named this Mark V ‘Winston’, after Winston Churchill, like Churchill, the car has that British Bulldog look. Winston is a classic 1949 Jaguar Mark V, one of the most impressive saloon cars built in the first years after WWII.
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Cast your mind back to your third year of university as 21st season struck very much like a pandemic. Every week a new invite for an old high school friend’s big day – often located at a bar in town, a bowling club in the ‘burbs, or the most chaotic... a stayover at the family farm.
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The foodies of South Canterbury unite to celebrate outstanding food during SCOFF. South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival’s participating eateries serve up SCOFF specials over the ten days to celebrate local food.
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Said, “I do”, and wondering where to next? Journey into the heart of the Hurunui for a luxurious honeymoon or romantic alpine escape. Whether you love to plan it all – or need to take a break from planning – Hanmer Springs provides the best of both worlds for a special getaway.
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Nest is a hidden jewel on the family farm. These luxury treehouses offer guests something special, an enchanting experience to remember. Guests are spoilt with luxurious amenities, local produce, and attractions.
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In an effort to celebrate the things we know and love best – books, art, and people – Create Mackenzie Book and Art Festival was born. Something that would highlight the amazing Mackenzie landscape and boost their vibrant community.
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Wanaka Wedding Collective is the perfect place to begin planning your dream wedding in a South Island jewel. Not only is Wanaka a jaw-droppingly stunning location, but its local wedding community is world-class.
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I was meant to get married in April 2020. That’s right, smack bang in the middle of a nationwide lockdown. Our official wedding day became a very beautiful blessing in what was initially an anxiety-inducing disguise, and I’ve now become an advocate for intimate, low-key affairs.
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I am engaged! Does this column count as an announcement these days? This being my second time around, I have found that the formalities have changed quite a lot.
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Last month, I was proud to celebrate my 20th year as a resident of Christchurch. I arrived fresh from London in 2001 with my family and, since then, I have witnessed so many changes to our city regarding the hospitality and weekend market scene.
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Newly crowned Food Editor Jax Hamilton’s foray into our Palate Reviews covers the dreaded first date dilemma. Get it wrong, and you’re gone. Get it right, and it may last all night!
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Kinross Winery is in the heart of Gibbston’s incredible wine region, only 20 minutes from Queenstown. Chef Pete Franklin and his team have made a conscious decision to carefully source local, free-range, organic, and sustainably focused food.
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This month’s Palate Morsels page has all of the sweet treats you can lay your eyes on- from Butter’s new menu offerings, The Great Pastry Shop’s second location and Sweet Soul’s delicious and philanthropic spring treat.
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Our Clink! selections are all for Dad this September - here’s hoping we can take him out for a couple of bevvies and a burger from Grater Goods come Father’s Day!
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Wine is incredibly unique in its ability to capture time and place. If you’re a brewery or a distiller, then you can have ferments going any time of the year to suit demand.
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As we approach spring and the start of another growing season, we consider yet again the benefits of working in your garden for well-being, and the same is true for the health of our relationships.
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This month, resident design guru and all-around colour aficionado Alex Fulton tackles the most classic of combos – black and white.
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I’m intrigued and drawn to wedding pictures. I like the story they tell, the promise they offer for the journey ahead and the fashion snapshot they offer, travelling through the various decades.
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Since the quakes, we have seen the construction of many new churches around the city. While today’s architecture sees some still designed as pure worship spaces, ranging from simply minimalist to grand and inspirational, most new churches are also designed as a hub to support their local community.
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This vibrant production takes the viewer through a decades-spanning journey, celebrating graffiti art’s global and local legacies while also playfully riffing on popular culture icons.
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