Catherine & Lin from New Brighton Community Gardens

Catherine O’Neill and Lin Klenner smiling in their New Brighton Community Gardens.
Meet Catherine O’Neill and Lin Klenner of New Brighton Community Gardens. Catherine has been the trusted Garden Manager since 2010 and Lin looks after everything but gardening. From the ground up is how they roll.

The Crossing

The Crossing courtyard.
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The Crossing is one of Christchurch’s greatest accomplishments post-earthquakes and has become the city centre’s premium shopping destination.

Kin Hair

The retro interior of Kin Hair Christchurch.
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In a renovated warehouse space in Christchurch's Sydenham, Kin Hair offers an inclusive high-end salon treatment unlike any other in town.

Lovoir Day Spa

The entrance to Lovoir Day Spa in Christchurch.
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As soon as you step inside Lovoir Day Spa at The Crossing in Christchurch, you will find yourself enveloped by an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication.

Flow Wellbeing

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Flow Wellbeing is a stunning purpose built wellness centre on the edge of the four avenues in Central Christchurch.

Absolution Tattoo and Body Piercing

View of the counter at Absolution Tattoo and Body Piercing studio in Christchurch.
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A contemporary tattoo and body-piercing studio in the Arts Centre.

Harakeke Florist

Dried flower wreath hanging on wall at Harakeke Florist in Christchurch.
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This one-of-a-kind floral shop by the seashore is the product of creativity and appreciation for native foliage, Sumner and the greater Christchurch community.

Tūranga

Harry Potter stairs at Turanga.
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It’s not often that grand designs are plucked from the mind’s eye and brought to life. At Tūranga they are, every day.

The Welder

A woman holding her baby in amongst the plants inside The Welder.
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The Welder is a unique health and wellbeing centre in stunningly repurposed buildings in the heart of South Town.

Great hair days on repeat with Christchurch’s best hairdressers

Hairstylist washing a woman's hair at Mod's Hair in Christchurch.
Fall in love with your locks with a visit to one of these top salons in Ōtautahi

Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa

The inside of Nicola Quinn beauty spa Christchurch.
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For indulgence from your head down to your toes, pop along to this renowned Merivale day spa.

Renaissance

An empty treatment room.
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From expert facial therapy to massages, and everything beauty and skin related in between, there’s a treatment for everyone.

The Tannery

Plants lining the hall of The Tannery outside the plant shop.
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Prepared to be wowed by the sophisticated one-stop-shop that is The Tannery.

Mod's Hair

A woman blow drying hair inside Mod's Merivale hairdresser in Christchurch.
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Let’s be honest – lovely as they both are – Merivale and Paris aren’t exactly twins. But thanks to Mod's Hair, the two places are connected just that little bit more.