A change in scenery after two decades of dairy farming meant the beginnings of a unique journey for Richie and Kate Bocock and their family.
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A gutsy plan to cultivate tourists alongside sheep has helped save Canterbury’s white-flippered penguins from extinction.
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There are not many businesses out there that have a triple bottom line. One that equally values people, profit, and communities. It’s even more unusual when I tell you it’s a business that deals with engines, blades, and motors.
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With GoPro in hand, Kyle ‘te Kiwi’ Mulinder travels the length and breadth of New Zealand and beyond capturing many unforgettable sights and unique stories.
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Fiji, long considered the jewel of the South Pacific, is a collection of 333 different islands, absolutely packed with hidden gems and tantalising tropical hideaways – no two trips to Fiji need be the same.
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A geographically and culturally diverse region, the Waikato has a range of activities and attractions to suit all ages and tastes – from the vibrant city hub of Hamilton to the rugged west coast, underground wonders and Middle-earth movie magic.
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September is the beginning of the Coastal Pacific scenic train season, where you can take a picturesque journey from Christchurch, past the Kaikōura Ranges, and through to Picton.
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“As a girl, who left school at sixteen, I never dreamed of university education or in adulthood gaining a Ph.D. in chemistry. “
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We all know that magic isn’t real, but magicians exist nevertheless. And certainly, some magic went into the Audi e-tron. Audi’s all-electric vehicle is a beautiful car to drive. It’s not weird, it drives the same as a standard Audi, it’s just electric. And it’s flying off the tarmac shelves. It’s certainly creating a sense of wonder, just as magicians do.
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Travel often brings about people rushing to either create or amend their will before a planned trip. Kiwis are more likely to think about wills when a major event occurs, such as marriage (or its failure), childbirth, buying a home, or international travel.
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Often, the most striking element of a garden or public space is its trees. Whether tough and evergreen or delicate and adorned with fleeting blooms, we are drawn to their strength and size, the shade they gift us on a hot day or their welcome shelter in the face of an icy wind.
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The opening of Tūranga heralded a new era for our central city public library, offering space for a community arena, and exhibition space as well as the largest library facility in the South Island.
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Sometimes everything just falls into place. With a mission to find a new scooter and the newly arrived Audi A1 on the drive, I was ticking two boxes in one. My mission: to see what a compact Audi really feels like to drive in and around the streets of Christchurch. My 8-year-old son’s mission: to find and buy a new scooter for whizzing to and from school on.
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t has been five years since Avenues last caught up with craft beer brewer Dave Gaughan, owner of Eagle Brewing NZ. Much has happened since our last interview alongside a stainless-steel tank in shared brewery premises in Riccarton. Today’s interview is at the Port & Eagle, his smart new riverside brewpub in Kaiapoi.
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The essence of the brief for this graceful urban dwelling was clear. The clients wished for simple forms, embodied with the natural warmth of timber, inspired by a Central Otago aesthetic. The couple’s specific request for a gable form silhouette was an intentional nod to their former home, a loved Warren and Mahoney house.
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When you think of laser hair removal – you will probably think of Caci. That is because they were one of the first clinics in the world to offer this revolutionary treatment, giving them a definite edge.
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“It sounds pretty clichéd, but when people asked me what I wanted to do when I was older, I had no idea, but I always knew I wanted to help people.
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Steve Rosling is the man behind Element 17 – a company bringing character and style back to our city centre.
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A lot can happen in fifty years. One thing is for certain: the locally-based team at Whittle Knight and Boatwood Ltd have been there for our city, every step of the way.
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There is a lot happening in the central city. Whether you work in town or are just visiting on an evening or a weekend, there are plenty of good spots for shopping, entertainment or dining out; The Crossing, Hoyts EntX and The Terrace to name a few.
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