Against a bold and striking orange background, Kophie’s massive female figure (a sort of stylised self-portrait of the artist) serves as a powerful declaration of existence and a personal ode to the influence of hip-hop.
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I’ve always enjoyed dressing up – a penchant for it, you might say. I was a drama kid, and before that would dive deep into the family dress-up box, in our case, an old leather suitcase with generations of costumes inside, some requiring abstract thinking to bring a character to life.
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Winter? Never heard of it. We have your best bets to counter the winter chill in this month’s Pamper, with goodies from Aleph Beauty, Emma Lewisham and Mike Haircare.
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WORD Christchurch is the largest literary organisation in the South Island of New Zealand. Since its inception in 1997, the organisation has been steadily building in size, reputation, awareness, international participation and popularity within the Christchurch and South Island community. Come meet WORD’s Kiran Dass, and Steph Walker.
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Ōtautahi is home to talented Māori artists who shine through every creative practice within our communities. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre invites you to celebrate Matariki 2022 as they partner with some amazing local artists and showcase ngā toi (the arts) through the nine bright whetū (stars) of Matariki. Gather your whānau and friends to enjoy a range of events to mark the occasion.
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I’ve always found solace in food. To me, food is so much more than sustenance or something we consume. It’s connection; it’s care; it’s the act of looking after someone. In so many ways, food is love.
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As the temperature plummets, Guest Food Editor Kate Underwood finds herself craving a steaming hot bowl of umami-laden broth with springy noodles and an array of interesting toppings. Here are some of the unexpected places she heads to across the city when her soul needs a hug, and her heart wants some full-flavoured edible escapism.
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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.
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Summer 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.
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Eliza’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.
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The 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.
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Better 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.
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With 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.
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The 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.
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There’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.
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With 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?
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Nestled 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.
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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 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?
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Bev, 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.
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The 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.
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