Classy, unique lifestyle treasures: Lala Lifestyle
The buzz on Christchurch’s Victoria Street is getting a bit louder with a new international design boutique making its mark at this high-profile location in the heart of the city. Making the trendy street its new home later this month is Lala Lifestyle. The creative genius and curator behind the brand is Monique Bohenenn who […]
Bringing the outside in
A more natural look has become increasingly popular in interior design and doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. Rattan and bamboo furniture, stone and timber surfaces and accents, and materials sourced from nature are available across the range of high end and more affordable interior design stores. To introduce more natural materials into […]
Wonderfully woven: WovenVeranda
Often the final touch to tie together a carefully designed home, selecting your indoor and outdoor furniture is a big decision that considers a few factors. A brand-new space or an upgrade from old and weathered items, investing in good quality furniture is something your future self will thank you for. Designed to stand the […]
Glamorous heating: Aqualine
Awareness of energy efficiency and healthy living environments is growing, with these two factors being considered a priority for many new home builders and those renovating. Creating an even climate using good temperature control is an integral part of achieving a healthier and more comfortable home, which is even more important if you have young […]
Bridging a gap in the community
Next month sees the opening of South Brighton’s vibrant new community centre, The Bridge Hub. Several years of planning and fundraising, and hundreds of hours of voluntary work have gone into transforming what was once a former church, on Bridge Street, South Brighton, into a multi-use community centre. The driving force behind the hub, The […]
Blooming beauties: Bloomscape
Known to be a mood booster and improver of air quality, houseplants are a gentle source of well-being for your home or office. Choose wisely, though. Consider how much time and effort that you want to invest in helping them thrive, not just survive. Bloomscape in Kaiapoi will advise you on what’s best – from […]
Exquisite award-winning home: Team Green Architects
Big isn’t always better as one 2021 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) award-winner proves. Threepwood Passive House, at Lake Hayes, near Arrowtown, was a winner in the Housing Category of the December 2021 NZIA awards. Earlier last year (in May) it won the Small Project Architecture Category in the 2021 Southern Architecture Awards. Designed […]
Riding high
The number of Kiwis buying new vehicles reached a new record last year, with an almost 40 percent increase in new car registrations compared with 2020. Motor Industry Association statistics show 2021 finished with a record-breaking 165,287 new car registrations, an increase of 38.3 percent over 2020. Ford Rangers led the field with the most […]
A good sport: Honda Cars
When Honda pulls the covers off a new Civic, it is always a big deal. Honda’s 11th generation Civic has been on sale since December and it’s a ‘good un’. The new car has a lower stance than before and sports a more mature-looking front and rear. The 18-inch alloys also look the business. Inside […]
Escape in this: Avon City Ford
Ford is making no bones about incorporating plug in electric and hybrid drive an integral part of its future. Last year the blue oval announced plans to do away with solely petrol-powered cars altogether by the end of 2022, with the exception of Ford’s Performance range and Everest SUV. The next car to accelerate this […]