Innovation is a big subject that occasionally floors me, given I’m overwhelmed by the mighty deeds undertaken by the best in the world.
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This elegant brunch setting has an effortless sophistication. Golden shades in glass, brass, and rattan complement the warm blush tones of Resene Coral Tree and with contrast from Resene Prairie Sand mean this is a warm and inviting space.
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While architecture is a three-dimensional discipline, architects are often called upon to create decorative patterns for two-dimensional surfaces such as building façades, roofs, and interior surfaces. Where do the ideas for these patterns come from?
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Following a long history of partnerships here in Christchurch, ECC recently made a move to a ‘mono-branded’ presence with the opening of an architectural lighting showroom around the corner at 143a Victoria Street. This expansion to a stand-alone retail space was the natural evolution for ECC here in the Garden City.
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Many beauty products and treatments provide a quick fix, but BHAVA believes that skin health really does come from internal health, and this holistic view has seen excellent long-lasting results.
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Sweeping across the exterior wall of the famous Micky Finn’s Irish Pub on Hereford Street, a cacophony of Whanganui artist Cracked Ink’s signature characters play out a range of stories.
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Wrapped bread became a feature of national life in 1926. Two Christchurch bakeries installed equipment that enabled bread to be automatically wrapped, closed, and wax sealed, so no hands touched the loaf until it made it onto the table
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We have been wanting a Westfalia/Kombi for the longest time; after towing around a caravan for a few years, we thought about investing in something that can take us further and also looks super cool.
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After a long pandemic shutdown, we certainly need something to lift our spirits and remind us of the beauty of life, and the new programme from the Royal New Zealand Ballet certainly fits the bill. From inspiring and internationally celebrated choreographers, the three extraordinary works capture the spirit and power of Venus Rising – brightest of stars, herald of the dusk and the dawn.
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I can remember the first ‘proper’ stage show I went to. It was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats by our very own Showbiz at the Isaac Theatre Royal. It was there that a brewing love for the arts overflowed, and they became a central part of my life.
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On the banks of the Avon and gliding along the edge of Victoria Square, Te Pae Christchurch sits proudly as a new beacon of the city. This mammoth project took some of the best and brightest to bring it to completion, and the iconic Canterbury design makes a statement as an entry to central Ōtautahi.
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In many ways, Nancy Meherne is your normal 92-year-old. She does, however, have a passion that tends to be associated with abdominally gifted young people – surfing.
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I have an annual tradition of standing outside my Auckland flat at this time of year and staring into the abyss that is my overgrown, under maintained garden and wishing I cared enough or just had the general know-how to landscape my garden into the summer outdoor entertainment paradise of my dreams.
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I love Christmas. Not because we spend time with family, eat and prepare delicious food, or enjoy the warm summer weather. I love it because it is the one time of the year when most of us stop working. There are still many, of course, who keep working – thank you – but essentially, nobody expects to get emails, phone calls or even plans anything to do with work – for a few days anyway.
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The crusade to induce New Zealanders to make use of sunlight and fresh air and promote better community health began in Christchurch in 1931. The Sunlight League’s aims focused on the prevention of disease and maintenance of good health based on the benefits of the sun.
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The Waitaki is a rich study of both landmarks and geology, where culture, heritage, wildlife, and top-notch food offerings can be discovered. The words ‘It’s Famous Because It’s Good’ have been written in the fabric of its heritage.
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It’s hard to beat a seaside summer holiday; that feeling of the sun on your face, sand between your toes, running from the waves or jumping straight in. Long hot days spent at the beach, carnival rides, picnics, ice creams, sandcastles, and cool coastal walks. In the little seaside city of Timaru, you can cross the road from the beach to wine, dine, and shop. Then head back to the beach at dusk to watch the little penguins return from a day’s fishing.
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While the footprint of the original dwelling continues on, a strikingly different aesthetic emerges in this Young Architects project, winning National Winner for Residential Interiors in the recent ADNZ Resene awards.
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I’m totally biased when it comes to living in and loving my hometown, but the thought of summer in the city – especially this summer and this city – feels particularly enticing.
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Here, Alex Fulton sets the stage for the mid-century style Craftbuilt chair with a backdrop of Resene Double Concrete and artwork textured with Resene SRG Grit while accessories in Resene Kamikaze and Resene Burnt Crimson provide a playful contrast.
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