Are we free yet? Writing in advance puts you into that most nebulous of places. Is COVID-19 still as prohibitive as it has been, or is our world slightly different?
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Thanks to this nationwide order to stay in a proverbial bubble, I was seemingly provided with oodles of spare time, enough to present me with the perfect opportunity to catch up on some much-needed viewing, reading, and listening.
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Lovers of art and music are in for a treat with a slightly delayed appearance of Hellzapoppin’! The Art of Flying Nun at the reopened Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
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Beauty is finally blooming for the summer months - get prepped and primed for the sunshine with our picks for Pamper for the month of October.
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What do you get for the couple who has it all? Laura Dalzell and Charles Smart had set up house five years prior to their wedding and were looking for gift ideas that would mean the earth.
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When most people think of the Christchurch Town Hall, they think of large concerts and visiting dignitaries. But did you know it’s host to dozens of weddings every year?
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“In March 2020, I packed everything up and had three months of backpacking planned before arriving in London. I had a job interview lined up at Chelsea Harbour, working in one of the showrooms there. I was in Nepal when things were really happening with the virus.”
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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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