In the market: Ray White

It’s a hot market right now – housing market that is. Experienced real estate consultant Marijke Sheppard of Ray White in Rangiora is an astute observer of trends in real estate and shares her advice for potential sellers.     “A key reason behind the current activity is supply and demand. There had been a […]

A market with a twist: The Gatewood Market

A family market tucked into the quaint village of Tai Tapu is growing each month; offering a child- (and dog) friendly atmosphere which doesn’t skimp on creativity. Just months old, the Gatewood Market has over 50 stalls and vendors.   Arranged in a circle around a cluster of trees which host a coffee cart, children’s’ […]

Market-ing the local coffee shop: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot

She opened her café amidst a global pandemic, and the community support has been so great for this 18-year-old Christchurch woman, she is now using her profile to promote other small local business.   Izzy Leighs opened Izzy’s Café and Coffee Bar on Bealey Avenue in June, after Covid-19 disrupted her plans to travel and […]

Unsurpassed medley of rotisserie delights

If you seek evidence that Christchurch has come of age as a cosmopolitan melting pot with its own unique buzz, look no further than Cluck Cluck Slurp.   Naturally at home in the Riverside Farmers’ Market, Cluck Cluck Slurp is the brainchild of Joe Ye (of Chinese descent), Madlen Shaw (German born) and Wayne Shaw […]

Sensational street food

The Night Noodle Market is not just noodles – it’s music, fun and fabulous Asian flavours.     Hagley Park’s lakeside Entertainment Triangle will have 21 local and international hand-picked food stalls from February 6, Waitangi Day, until February 15. That’s 10 mouth-watering nights for Christchurch’s celebrated pop-up event under neon lanterns. Event Manager Vanessa […]

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Finding Spring Fare: All-new ‘market to table’ cooking demonstrations

At the beginning of this month, the Farmers Market Spring Festival launched all-new ‘market to table’ cooking demonstrations. Jax Hamilton introduced the first of these with her usual enthusiasm and flair from the kitchen verandah at Riccarton House.     The demonstrations will continue from 10-10:30am every Saturday during the warmer months, with chefs sharing […]

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Riverside Eats: Riverside Market

Bringing figurative and literal life to the heart of the city is the remit of the Riverside Market, currently in the works within the central city.     The new Riverside Market will be the centre of attention, but for all the right reasons, attracting people from near and far to the former Re: Start […]

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To market to market: Markets around you

When the weekend hits and the sun is shining, there’s nothing more fun than taking a stroll and browsing the stalls at your nearest market.     Luckily for you, North Canterbury is the home to a wide range of tasty and tempting options, from farmers’ markets to local arts and crafts so you can […]