At Miro and Eliza’s Manor, there is a huge passion for New Zealand produce, which is celebrated in the food and beverage options. The menu is in keeping with a local theme as chef Liam Summers creates dishes with the best there is to offer from across New Zealand, imbued with a sense of curiosity.
Read MoreSummer might be over, but don’t let that stop you from sipping cocktails with a view over the city! With its ‘BROWN BUTTER’ cocktail, Seven Dining puts a new, rich twist on the classic Old Fashioned.
Read MoreEliza’s Manor now has a bold new look while radiating the classic charm from yesteryear. Alongside its five star service, this icon has its sights firmly set on the future by being certified as an eco-friendly heritage hotel.
Read MoreThe elegant lines of the Thomas Bina Blaine media console from Frobisher are accentuated by this playful, French-inspired colour palette featuring Resene Half Resolution and Resene Smashing. A bold electric blue wall in Resene Half Resolution elevates the ordinary, turning this living space into a gallery with pops of crisp white and Resene Smashing red.
Read MoreBetter writers, philosophers, scholars, poets – and even some wildly famous for everything but common sense – have had something to say about beauty. Let’s face it, who hasn’t delivered a brushstroke onto this particular canvas?From Confucius with “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” to Shakespeare’s “Beauty’s a doubtful good, a glass, a flower lost, faded, broken, dead within the hour.” To Gwyneth Paltrow, who believes beauty is being comfortable in your own skin or a kick-ass red lipstick.
Read MoreWith a life-long love of learning, restoring Acland House – the boarding and dining facility for Christchurch Girls’ High School – could not have been a more appropriate project for Dalman Architects’ Associate Jennie Lee.
Read MoreThe Boutique Observatory Hotel is a significant milestone in Christchurch Arts Centre’s $290 million earthquake restoration. The much-awaited Observatory Hotel at Te Matatiki The Arts Centre has a unique mix of Gothic Revival architecture, early Canterbury history, and a very modern take on Arts and Crafts interior styling.
Read MoreThere’s a beauty about Fiji that goes beyond the sunsets, sunrises, sea, surf and sand. The Fijian people are one of, if not THE, most beautiful people in the world. Those of you who have been following our adventures in Dylan the housebus, towing Edith the Suzuki and travelling with Billy the awesome Greyhound, may be wondering what Fiji has to do with anything? In May we spent a week there and it was far from our first time.
Read MoreWith 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?
Read MoreNestled 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.
Read MoreBreathe 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?
Read MoreBev, 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSeven 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreCalder & 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.
Read MoreFour 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.
Read MoreKia 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!
Read MoreBeauty 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?
Read MoreBeauty 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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