Event of the summer

February always represents plenty of amazing events happening in the city and Cantabrians are gearing up for one of the hottest events of the year – the Lexus Urban Polo, coming to Hagley Park, Saturday 29 February!     The Colombo is giving its shoppers the ultimate polo experience whereby one lucky winner and three […]

A sweet, sweet summer: Sweet Societe

A sensational spread for any summer soirée or tea party wouldn’t be complete without the decadent goodies from Sweet Société.     Craving a sweet treat? You’ve come to the right place! Sweet Société is a boutique French-inspired bakery in The Colombo that’s a wonderland of heavenly flavours. A rainbow of delectable macarons wink at […]

Sweet side of life: Sweet Societe

Life just couldn’t be sweeter at French-inspired destination bakery and café Sweet Société. Everything is baked fresh, and this gorgeous spot at The Colombo that pleases the eye as well as the taste buds is renowned for its gluten-free goods.     Owner Janette says people come back for their favourites time and time again, […]

Next-level giftware: Industria

Just when you thought Industria at The Colombo couldn’t get any better – or stock more beautiful, contemporary gifts and designs – it has expanded, taking the whole experience to the next level.     The 100 percent Christchurch-owned and operated store proudly showcases a wide range of well-known New Zealand brands, as well as […]

Marvellous Meatballs: Balls & All

It seems like an impossibly glamorous occupation, to travel the world playing polo, so why did Alex Rowland-Jones and George Cooper-Dixon give it all up to sell meatballs? After years on the road, tired of living out of suitcases, the call of home was too strong to resist and they decided to come back to […]

Sweet Société

Heaven on earth: Sweet Société

A vision of heaven is a deeply personal thing, but the odds are that every vision of paradise contains a little corner like Sweet Société. Located in The Colombo, Sweet Société is now under new ownership. Locals whisper it’s a delightful dreamland of fresh and wholesome treats.     This magical spot uplifts the senses […]

Elegance with Edge: Repertoire

With its first store opening in 2006, Repertoire has now grown to eight stores throughout New Zealand. In Christchurch, we’re very fortunate to have two boutiques, one in the BNZ Centre and one in The Colombo.     Co-owner, Meghan Maher, says its business concept, right from the beginning, has been to ensure its stores […]