a prairie girl who collects passport stamps.
Taking cues from late night eateries in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Sally and Sam Hooper will officially open Sister Kong Bao Bar this Friday. The pair is behind the hugely popular Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar and Christchurch foodies eagerly await their second venture. The decor of Sister Kong is red, gold and neon, just what you'd [...]
The long-awaited opening of the Crowne Plaza holds a great deal of significance to Christchurch. Standing 70m above the street, it is the city's second tallest building. The venture symbolizes a milestone in the city's recovery. Built in 1989, originally an office building, it mostly withstood the 2011 earthquake and has recently completed a refit. [...]
Access to some of the country's most spectacular regions is one of the reasons Nick and I moved to Christchurch. With Banks Peninsula on our doorstep, the drive to Akaroa is a winding wonderland of sights. Stop at Hilltop Tavern for a coffee or quick bite before carrying on down the road. The views are [...]
The scenic drive to Hanmer Springs is a mere 90 minutes north of Christchurch. Perfect for a weekend away, the resort town is popular amongst Cantabrians and international visitors. I had yet to visit Hanmer despite having resided in Christchurch for almost two years. Nick's birthday weekend was a great excuse to treat ourselves to a [...]
With a passion for wild and locally grown fauna, Alicia Erceg launched Bunch Floral in November 2016. I've followed the company since its beginnings, intrigued by Alicia's unconventional approach to floristry. Bunch strives to use seasonal produce and reduce waste. Alicia regularly goes foraging to find native plants and weeds not commonly used in traditional [...]
