With glorious gardens, arts, culture, craft beer, and fitness, there really is an event for everyone in Taranaki. From families to a couples getaway, why not take advantage of the many must-see experiences and events upcoming in Taranaki?
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Nestled alongside the pristine waters of Lake Whakatipu and surrounded by majestic, snow-capped peaks sits Queenstown, the home of winter adventure. It is the perfect escape, whether you have an appetite for adventure, mountains, and fresh air or feel more at home enjoying a delicious meal and fine wine next to a roaring fire.
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Breathe in and feel the exhilaration grow as your eyes adjust to the darkness. Above you, an endless canvas of stars is splattered across the sky as your Southland stargazing experience bursts into full celestial bloom. You might even get a front-row seat for the greatest natural light show on Earth, the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights, as they are more commonly known. The Land of the Glowing Skies is waiting for you — what are you waiting for?
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Bev, one of the inaugural members of the Arvida Good Friends Community Living Well Centre in Addington, started with clear goals to improve strength, mobility, and balance. Over the last year, Bev has seen some impressive results.
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The annual Doc Edge documentary film festival returns for the 17th year from 1 June – 10 July, with in-person screenings in Christchurch for the first time at Silky Otter from 15 – 26 June, in addition to a full online festival experience. Whether you want to get out and enjoy the festival experience with fellow film buffs in the cinema, or get cosy at home and watch a doco from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone.
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Seven years is a long time to spend your spare time fundraising to save something you’ve never used. When Louisa Eades and her family moved to Governors Bay in January 2015, they knew very little about the striking 300m-long wooden jetty that graces the bay, other than it was very long and it was closed.
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With people all around Aotearoa stepping up their coffee game, one NZ roaster has decided to meet coffee lovers at a hotspot that’s been growing in popularity for the past two years – home. Enter Everybird, a new specialty coffee designed to be enjoyed from the comfort of your own surroundings.
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Calder & Co. Residential is a new and locally owned real estate agency in the heart of Christchurch.The brand owner and residential specialist, Michael Calder, has netted well over 100 house sales since 2015, and his vision for the future is crystal clear.
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Four talented makeup artists at Ballantynes have worked their magic on this very special feature - showcasing Tom Ford, Chanel, Bobbi Brown and MAC for distinctly iconic looks in our Beauty Is… issue.
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Kia ora koutou – he uri o Tainui ahau, nō Ngāti Maniapoto. Ko Maureen Taane tōku ingoa, he wahine kaipakihi Māori ahau. He mihi aroha kia koutou katoa!
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Beauty is a word that encompasses so many ideas, things, and opinions. Beauty is a concept that is debatable, can be controversial, and changes with time. So, what is beauty?
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Beauty is found in nature; true beauty. This is one of our beliefs at PERRIAM, and it really sums up how I feel. Beauty isn’t external; it comes from within.
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Determined to maintain flavour while injecting more nutrients into my lunch, Guest Food Editor Kate Underwood scoured the city to unearth some seriously good salad-forward sammies, and the results were a rainbow array of salty satisfaction.
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Award-winning McJaggery hails from the tropical isle of… Auckland. Don’t let its destination fool you; this is a rum Aotearoa can be proud of. Made from natural sugarcane Jaggery, this is a clean and balanced white rum with light tropical fruit and green citrus notes
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This month’s theme focuses on ‘eating and exploring’ – two of my favourite things. When I think of times when these have been combined with my cultural loves, one adventure stands out. It was 2019, and I was in ‘San Francisco of the South’, Invercargill, for the Pink Floyd Experience’s rendition of The Wall.
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Chef Cameron Woodhouse has just joined Greystone’s cellar door as head chef. Originally from Aberdeen, Cam has worked at the acclaimed Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. He came to New Zealand where he was a pastry chef at Amisfield restaurant, Inati, and most recently, as Head Chef at Eliza’s Manor.
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I have always loved food, cooking it, eating it, sharing it. When we started looking for a house bus, it was important to be able to cook pretty much anything, no matter where we were. We’ve had to adapt for roast potatoes because the oven doesn’t get hot enough to make them crispy.
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What is it about food that makes it such a joy to be around? Is it the taste, look, texture, or aroma? And how about when all these things amalgamate to provide the individual with one of life’s great pleasures – eating!
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With sunset hues, terracotta and peach tones work together to create cosy, relaxing spaces. Here the earthy backdrop of Resene Sunbaked and playful pattern in Resene Roxy create a cocoon-like reading corner with a mid-century vibe thanks to the curved white Betty Bouclé Chair and West Elm Mid- Century Acorn Bookcase from Ballantynes.
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The seventh floor of the iconic Manchester Street Muse Hotel is home to the aptly named Seven – a statement of modern design and dining culture. The avant-garde restaurant and bar is a grand yet intimate space, with a 180-degree outlook over the East Frame of Christchurch; Raoura Park is at its base and New Brighton and the Port Hills on the horizon.
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