Tē Ra, “the only known customary Māori sail in existence”, will soon be on display in New Zealand. The sail, which is on loan from the British Museum, will be in Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from July 8 for nearly three months before
The Botanist, an artisanal Gin from the Isle of Islay in Scotland, has a deep connection to the terrior. 22 foraged botanicals are hand-picked locally and sustainably across an entire growing season. They are then carefully dried and slow simmer distilled with pure Islayspring water
We spoke to Winetopia founder Rob Eliott about the success of the wine event and what guests can experience and expect when attending the biggest celebration of wine event in New Zealand. How and when was Winetopia founded? Winetopia presented by Singapore Airlines was launched in 2016. My
Forté Hospital in Christchurch has been named New Zealand’s first Toitū carbon zero certified hospital. Forté Hospital operates out of Forté Health, a health precinct built-in 2013 in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes. The hospital, which operates out of one of New Zealand’s most environmentally-friendly
The art of Māori weaving, under threat 40 years ago, is celebrating its survival against overwhelming odds in a world-first exhibition, Te Puna Waiora: The Distinguished Weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi. Two years in the making, this major exhibition opens at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna
Kiwi coffee company Vivace Espresso has designed a cup to support Māia Health Foundation. Canterbury-based Vivace Espresso has teamed up with Innocent Packaging to create a commercially compostable coffee cup that will raise funds for Māia Health Foundation, who is on a mission to enhance healthcare
