Just how good is New Zealand cheese? So good that when their California stockist stopped supplying their favourite Whitestone Windsor Blue, the production co-ordinator of US television comedy Scrubs contacted the New Zealand cheese maker to find out why it was no longer available. The New Zealand cheese is apparently a hit at the show’s weekly [...]
If you’re even the slightest bit interested in food (i.e. you like eating it!), then La Cigale French Market in Parnell is an absolute must-do when you’re visiting Auckland. Every Saturday morning from 8am till 1pm locals turn up to peruse, sample and purchase a fabulous array of gorgeous New Zealand food, from locally grown fruit [...]
In just a few short weeks, kicking off on Tuesday 16 September, Auckland City will slip on its highest heels and its most fabulous frock, and step into the spotlight as it plays host to New Zealand’s biggest fashion event – Air New Zealand Fashion Week! The eighth year of Fashion Week offers a glamour-packed [...]
Take four excellent actresses, a range of wonderful characters, and one great script. Add a good director and intimate stage. Shaken and stirred, this all makes a fabulous recipe for success. Top Dog Theatre’s latest offering more than lives up to expectations, delivering a slick, fast-moving show that keeps the audience on its toes.
Hot on the heels of Jane’s blog about dining out in Wellington comes the news that one of the city’s most iconic establishments, Matterhorn, has just been awarded the title of Cuisine New Zealand Restaurant of the Year! I say ‘establishment’ because this favourite Wellington nightspot has undergone several transformations during its long life. Established in 1963 [...]
A trip to Wellington just confirmed for me what a vibrant city it is, and because it’s so compact, you can ditch the car and go shopping on foot.
Standing proud is the Old Bank Arcade on the corner of Lambton Quay, Rightly so, as it showcases garments and accessories from some of our most fabulous [...]
Napier never fails to surprise! Visiting Hawke’s Bay this time round, I found myself on a treasure hunt for an off-the-beaten track café. It all started quite a few months back, when a friend mentioned a spot that I just had to visit next time I was in Napier. Missionview Gardens, the place was called, and [...]
Whether you’re in need of breakfast, dinner or a quick caffeine hit next time you’re in New Zealand’s most famous visitor destination – Rotorua – it’s worth looking beyond the main cluster at the lake end of town. As I discovered today, tucked out of sight of the main tourist hot-spots but a hit with locals [...]
I know Marlborough is known for its hot summers, stunning scenery and wonderful vineyards producing some of New Zealand’s finest wines. However, making a trip to Blenheim last week and being caught in the floods was quite an experience. Rain! I have never seen anything like it! I kept thinking I’m sure I didn’t drive [...]
I’ve just seen a fantastically inspiring exhibition of works by Maori and Pacific artists living in New Zealand! If you’re going to be in Taranaki before 24 August you’ve got to check it out! Right now the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth’s world-famous contemporary art museum, is showing Dateline Return – a collaboration between Govett-Brewster Art Gallery [...]