Dark skies await

If you’ve ever stood under the night sky, head raised in deep admiration and awe at the stars above, then it is well worth your while heading to the phenomenal Dark Sky Project in Takapō. 

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Building dreams

Both Aaron Hooper and Carl Fordyce began their careers as carpentry apprentices. From this solid foundation, they built their respective careers in the construction industry.

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The light side

Nightworks is an Ōtautahi Christchurch-based lighting showroom and studio making waves in the industry with its unique and innovative lighting designs. 

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Joyful Composition

For Lynette McFadden, Kate Burmester, and Petra Jack, the home is truly where the heart is. They’ve taken this concept and run with it, forming a business supporting and boosting the sales of homes. 

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Love for design

Donna Robertson, a Christchurch-based graphic designer, is devoted to crafting brands and visual communication that grab people’s attention and hearts. 

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Handcrafted beauty

Forget-me-nots, begonia leaves, lily of the valley, ladybirds, and many more of Aotearoa’s flora and fauna feature in the stunningly handcrafted, meticulous designs of Adele Stewart. 

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An unforgettable trip

If you’re looking for an unforgettable journey through New Zealand’s picturesque countryside, look no further than the TranzAlpine train’s Scenic Plus option as you travel from Christchurch to Greymouth. 

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Sunday Drive: Sooty

My passion for Land Cruisers comes from having an interest in cars since I was younger. My father was passionate about everything related to cars, which was then passed down to me.

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Talking the walk

Four students at Ao Tawhiti, Elroy Jorgensen, Kingi Linke, Archie Hayes, and Otis Jorgensen, have taken on a project that has transformed their attitudes towards learning.

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Starry, starry Southland

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 Murihiku Southland stargazing experience bursts into full celestial bloom.

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Lyttelton’s finest

Just over the hills is Christchurch’s arty portside suburb of Lyttelton. On top of being within the beautiful bays of Banks Peninsula, it offers great fare, quaint shops, and cool locals.

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Good vibrations for HealthTech

Imagine a world where you could be rehabilitated from physical health conditions in the comfort of your own home - this is the long-term vision for Dr Dianne Jones and Steve Leftly’s technology Myovolt.

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Made with love

Christchurch’s J’aime les Macarons has been baking delicious French sweet treats for almost 15 years - founded by Bridget O’Sullivan and her business partner at the time in 2008.

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A piece of history

The Hilltop, an historic landmark on the Banks Peninsula, is set to have a new lease of life thanks to a respect for the past and a vision for the future. 

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A refined legacy

Michael Rowland-Jones, the Head Chef and co-owner of the newly refurbished Brigittes of Merivale, is excited to continue to share his skills in creating top quality food. 

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From bench to bench

Not wanting to return to the long hours and lack of holidays that full-time work as a lawyer would require, Kirsten Fox jumped at the opportunity to open the Riverside Kitchen.

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