Self-restoration

When she purchased one of the country’s oldest boutique vineyards, Dancing Water’s Kim Schofield saw it as a chance to make wine for friends. Little did she know, it would profoundly alter her life.

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Liam Stretch
15 years in her shoes

Founder of Head Over Heels Christchurch, Greta Washington, has just celebrated 15 years in business. She shares with Avenues what the last 15 years have held and some words of wisdom.

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Season's jobs

With autumn comes a change to the colours of our gardens, but it’s also the perfect time to get stuck in. Avenues chats to Chris Smith, Southern Woods’ plant centre manager. 

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A year in wool

In 2023, Davaar & Co achieved a milestone with the opening of its farm store, located in the old shearer’s quarters on the family farm.

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Liam Stretch
Everybody say yeah!

Another long-awaited musical takes to the stage for Showbiz’s 2024 season. Kinky Boots opened to an extremely enthusiastic crowd at the Isaac Theatre Royal over the weekend.

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A more natural sleep

From his Christchurch work and showrooms, David Henderson shares with Avenues the secrets of his Dreamwool Beds, a business that has been in the family since 1974.

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Harvest Collins

Who said you can’t have a cocktail and be healthy too? Making the most of fresh produce, the latest cocktail from Zodiac’s head bartender, Nick, is the Harvest Collins.

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Bunker beauty

Like some conjurer’s trick, a high country retreat at the foot of Mt John is so well-blended with the tussock alpine landscape that it practically disappears into it. 

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Woollen innovation

In the evolving world of architectural design and interior acoustics, Floc stands out as a premier choice for functionality and environmental responsibility.

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