Plenty of North Canterbury businesses and residents pulled together to help fundraise for cyclone relief efforts.
Selecting the right day to tie the knot can be nerve-wracking, but when you’re Canterbury’s premier weatherman there is a bit more pressure to get it right.
Read MoreWhen I first came to New Zealand I was amazed by how few of the Kiwis I met had visited Stewart Island.
Read MoreA modern, black barn with round windows is the perfect family home in rural North Canterbury.
Pegasus couple Bob and Nicky Parr are set to row across the Atlantic next year.
Read MoreThis easy to make chutney is a great way to use those excess feijoas and is delicious with cheese and crackers.
Read MoreTramping enthusiast Sonia Barrish says you don’t have to travel far, have expensive gear, or be over a certain age to make the most of New Zealand’s hiking trails.
Read MoreThe old brick BNZ building has been restored in Kaiapoi. It was a team effort that reflects the positive and community focused vibe of the town.
Delicious sticky hoisin pork belly with bao buns - something a little different for the bbq or picnic.
Read MoreThis outdoor space is inspiring - light, bright and layered with textures and colours.
I couldn’t read a GPS to save my life. I rarely knew where the racing line was. I couldn’t do any more than steer my horse and, as I never knew which direction I was supposed to be heading in.
As the evenings get shorter and the mornings get fresher, there is still time to get planting in the veggie garden. Find out what works in Canterbury from gardening expert Minette Tonoli.
A rundown church hall in the North Canterbury hills got one couple inspired to take on a serious renovation.
A delicious Christmas salad, easy to make and full of flavor. This will soon become a firm favourite for the summer.
Read MoreFrom a paddock filled with scrubby gorse and a dilapidated stable block to an elegant garden that rambles through a series of outdoor rooms. The transformation of Broadoak will get you inspired.
Combining two classic desserts, these jelly and white chocolate mousse cups are a treat for the eyes and taste buds
Read MoreThe old brick BNZ building has been restored in Kaiapoi. It was a team effort that reflects the positive and community focused vibe of the town.
At Essence, we are extremely proud to be able to use our platform to raise awareness of Breast Cancer which is the leading cause of death in New Zealand for women under the age of 65. Every year 3,500 women and 25 men are diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Aotearoa.
Former All Black and Crusader, Israel Dagg and his wife Daisy never expected to settle in the South Island once he retired from rugby. That all changed one day in Christchurch, when Israel’s career was nearing its end.
The Brand Mowers & Chainsaws store is a Husqvarna Crown Dealer and one of the busiest sales and service centres in North Canterbury. In 2019 the business was bought by Tony, Kerin, Simon and Emma Brand. As owners of Brand Logging, Brand Mechanical and Brand Earthmoving they invested a wealth of knowledge and experience to the store and a clear goal.
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