Latitude
Art in the Fast Lane – Jacob Root
This autumn, street artist Jacob Root (aka ‘ Distranged Design ’) swapped life in Ōtautahi Christchurch for an extended stay in Los Angeles, the city that first inspired his artistic career five years ago. We ask how he’s been making his mark on the City of Angels.
No Longer Lost Forever – The Mohua
Reintroduced over the past 14 years through a series of translocations, Canterbury’s inland valleys are again home to small populations of mohua (yellowhead), the sparrow-sized songsters with bright yellow heads and breasts that grace the $100 banknote, after fears they had been lost forever.
Seeing is Believing – Fiordland
Fiordland is a place where ancient and modern cultures collide. Where rugged pioneers left an indelible mark. Whether you are up for Great Walks, taking a sunset cruise along Lake Te Anau, or enjoying some proper Southern hospitality, Fiordland is truly a place so incredible you have to see it to believe it.
Good for the Planet, People and Profit
As the world goes back to the understanding that food is thy medicine, this pioneering family’s adventure sees them on the cusp of an exciting industry.
Going Neutral with Resene
Neutrals have such a calming style and are super versatile within any space. But going neutral doesn’t have to mean boring. Resene colour consultant Brooke Calvert explains.
Functional Keratin
Powerful, natural supplement keratin protein is essential for the development of healthy skin, hair and nails. Natalie Harrison of Christchurch’s Kiri10 explains what it is, and why we need it.
What’s Next for Housing?
The 2021 property market took the country by storm, surprising even the most seasoned spectators and instigating a raft of changes designed to take the heat off. So is housing still hot property? Loan Market Paramount Mortgage Adviser Nathan Miglani fills us in on what we can expect in 2022.
Meet our School Leaders 2022
Our annual education special once again features a combination of our head student and principal features, to bring you a unique insight into those leading some of our most prestigious schools and the visions they have for their school community in the year ahead.
Pink Deliciousness – Salmon Recipes
Rich, buttery and tender with clear white lines that run through the pink flesh like marble, salmon is a widely versatile produce that we should all embrace with more regularity.
The Plight of the Pohowera
Kaikōura’s Banded Dotterel Study continues to shine a light on the serious plight of New Zealand’s inconspicuous endemic shorebird, pohowera, which is being pushed towards extinction because of severe ongoing decline.
For the Love of Black – The Wardrobe Stories
This is the first installment of The Wardrobe Stories, where photographer Kerri Devine and Lisa Willetts, owner of fashion and homeware store Louis Who , take us beyond the front door and into the wardrobe.
A Magical Way to Travel
Covering 223 kilometres and traversing the width of the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth, the TranzAlpine is travel like no other.
Not Just About Cars
John Hutchinson is a man with a passion for people, vehicles and giving back to his team and community. The recently opened redevelopment of the Team Hutchinson Ford showroom and workshop in central Christchurch is testament to that.
Living Life to the Full
At 84, Barry Gardiner is the epitome of what it means to live life to the full. With countless sporting achievements under his belt, including becoming a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, he shares his true passion for what he believes is the complete sport – Squash.
A Flax Mill in the Family
An old concrete building near Oxford stands tall like a weathered sentinel in a landscape of fields and quietly grazing sheep. Though built in the early 1940s, this is no former army bunker or military supplies depot. In fact, this old flax mill once served a wartime need for linen fibre. Through the intervening decades, its story has become interwoven with that of a rural Oxford family who have preserved its heritage and opened the building as a wedding and events venue.
Treading Lightly On The Earth
Nothing should get in the way of enjoying our outdoors, least of all uncomfortable shoes! Leading New Zealand family-owned business Nevada Sport are passionate about inspiring others to get into the outdoors, while caring for New Zealand’s great outdoors along the way.
Recipes for Freshly Picked Blueberries
Berry picking is one of my fondest childhood memories. I would spend it filling both my basket and tummy with copious amounts of the summer fruit and jumping into the car for the drive home with a pink schmeared grin that took days to wipe away.
The Allure of Waimate
Glorious days spent lakeside, picnics in the park with family, cocktails in the sun with friends, exploring the great outdoors ... however you like to spend your time, the Waimate District has something to offer everyone.
Is a Short, Sharp Correction on the Property Cards?
New Zealand’s overheated property market has shattered record after record in the past year, with house prices skyrocketing by close to 30 per cent in 12 months alone. But is a short, sharp correction on the property cards? Nathan Miglani, Mortgage Adviser with Loan Market Paramount fills us in.
Coffee, Cake and Expiry Dates
No doubt it is precisely because of his extraordinary life experiences that Richard Marchant, celebrant and teacher, came to establish the Lincoln Death Cafe .
The Gift of Sound
Together with the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme you can make an impact today and give the gift of hearing to a profoundly deaf New Zealander.
It’s More Than a Trend, it’s Our Identity
The world has become a very polarising place when it comes to the environment. Sarah Perriam’s curiosity for 2022 continues to build on how we can repair our connection with the earth with ancient indigenous farming wisdom verified by science.
Connecting Farms
Driven by farmers’ unique connectivity needs in remote locations, Connected Farms is providing a communication solution for the agriculture sector.
Beyond the Kitchen
The Zonta Ashburton International Women’s Day Breakfast is back for its 26th year. We talk to guest speakers Margo and Rosa Flanagan about what we can expect.
Heartache and Happy Endings
The universal language of love constantly takes Christchurch author Rosie Richards to international heights. We talk to her ahead of becoming the first New Zealand author to reach 100 published books.
Kid’s Reading Corner
With so many great kids’ and young adult titles out there, it helps to have a recommendation from the experts. Here are this month’s top picks from Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books.
The Perfect Colour with Resene
Resene Colour Consultant Rebecca Long offers some help when it comes to finding that perfect shade for our walls – helping us all avoid costly mistakes!
Living the Dream
Making internationally acclaimed Theophany audio speakers in his Canterbury home-based factory is literally a dream job for Garth Murray.
Sarah Nolan – Living the Fairy Tale
Playing a princess at St Albans School was the first step to Sarah Nolan dancing her way across the globe to a US national championship.
Making it Pop
Jesse Ranson and Ash Topp are new arrivals on the local music scene, having released their first single in July 2021. We ask about their journey so far.
An Oasis of Hope – Trees for Canterbury
Trees for Canterbury is not a standard plant nursery. Manager Steve Bush shares his passion for the not-for-profit organisation, whose mission is to employ disadvantaged people in the community, teach environmental awareness and cultivate native plants for regeneration.
All Flora Great and Small
West Melton is the unlikely spot for a hidden oasis which draws inspiration from the English gardens of Hidcote and Sissinghurst. As Sue Kingham discovers, it is packed with an incredible array of flora, including collections ranging from vast pines to exquisite miniature alpines.
Moreish Morsels on Mandeville
Mandeville Street Kitchen, a new café in Christchurch, will have you captivated from the moment you walk in the door.
A Menu for the Whole Flock
Following her food ethos, Maximum of Flavour, Minimum of Fuss, resident latitude Samantha Parish is in the kitchen with Jones Family Farm's sheeps cheese making our mouths water!
