Boutique bangers and bacon: Bangers ‘n’ Bacon

Bangers ‘n’ Bacon – this low-key name covers a range of staggeringly tasty gluten, dairy and allergen-free meat and small goods. For owner Pete Nolan, necessity was truly the mother of invention, and the demand for his innovations led from his home kitchen to the boutique butchery in Ferrymead.   “My children suffered from allergies […]

Let’s talk travel

We talk travel with House of Travel Ferrymead owners Mel Hubber and Kim Beswick, in the first of an ongoing column. You are both working mums, tell us more about your families? Kim: My partner Tony & I have a gorgeous three-year-old son, Theo, who seems to be in charge at our place as well […]

Wink Shoe Store

Walk away smiling: Wink Shoe Store

Wink Shoe Store is a store with plenty of personality. Featuring a curated collection of the best range of shoes to fulfil your seasonal needs, there’s something for everyone at this delicious designer destination store in Ferrymead.     When it comes to looking your best, the extensive range ensures you don’t need to sacrifice […]

The Good Home

Where everybody knows your name: making yourself comfortable at The Good Home in Ferrymead

Since Cheers first aired in 1982 we’ve been in search of that elusive break from all our worries, wanting to get away. We want go where everybody knows our name. Finally, thanks to Andy Laloli, owner and hands-on host of The Good Home Ferrymead, we’ve found the holy grail. Open for nine weeks, the restaurant […]

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Savvy shared spaces: fourteen awesome places to co-work in Christchurch

Christchurch is embracing the burgeoning international trend of co-working, with savvy businesses snapping up shared spaces throughout the city. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, start-up or community group, the clever co-working concept is creative Christchurch at its best. Evil Genius Bar & Lair Unit B, 1091 Ferry Road Described as a café, bar and co-working […]