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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mia and Andy, the dynamic husband and wife duo behind Double Dribble Hospitality Group, have made their mark and have helped transform Christchurch’s culinary scene with their restaurants, bars, and eateries.
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In 1996, Chris Houston brought European-style café culture to Christchurch when he co-founded Coffee Culture. Along with Sacha Coburn, they have created a community over the years.
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Ōtautahi-based maker and artist Alice Spittle says, “A walk with me takes longer than expected and is like taking a toddler to the park.” It is because she is always stopping to take in the small things along the way.
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Located in the vibrant arts hub of Sydenham, Fiksate is an urban contemporary art gallery and artist studio space with exclusive print releases, fine art printing, and custom framing.
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Professor Cheryl de la Rey led the University of Pretoria for almost 10 years before moving to Ōtautahi to take up the top job as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury (UC) in 2019.
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St. Margaret’s College has a rich history of empowering girls and a strong network of Old Girls globally. Teachers Nicole Lloyd and Lucy Mackie are continuing this tradition.
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Christchurch’s hospitality scene has an inviting new addition for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Elements by IHF at The Crossing combines upmarket ambience with nutritious, contemporary cuisine.
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This cocktail was crafted by celebrity chef Sachie Nomura for Lexus with a special nod to Japanese culture with the addition of sake.
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This recipe comes from the team at Scoundrel -the exciting new bar and restaurant concept from the team (led by Avi and Lois) behind the popular Six Ounces.
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Xanthe Jane was part of a squad of 18 talented young footballers in the New Zealand Secondary Schools U-19 girls’ team that has just completed a two-week tour in Texas.
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A wonderfully diverse array of works from 14 local artists, including myself, currently call Linwood Arts Eastside Gallery home
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In my realm of work, I’m lucky to be surrounded by hundreds of inspiring women who are thriving across all levels of the culinary chain. I’d genuinely fill this entire column trying to list them all.
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One woman’s mission to challenge – and then change – the status quo saw two initiatives that would forever change the face of nursing in New Zealand.
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