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.

Face.it Sumner

Beauty therapist performing facial massage at Face It in Sumner
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Thought the beach town of Sumner couldn’t get any more relaxing? Think again. Nestled on the corner of Wakefield Ave and Nayland Street, Face.it is a holistic studio designed to uplift your body, mind, and soul.

Doki Hair Salon

Miki standing in front of Doki Hair Salon.
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Finding the right hairdresser can be a tricky business. But when Miki opened Doki Hair Salon in December 2015, she became a dream match for many Ōtautahi residents.

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.

General Post

Sauces for sale on a shelf above fresh fruit bins at General Post, Christchurch.
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You’ll find a few golden nuggets interspersed around Tai Tapu, and General Post is one of them.

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.

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

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.

The Tannery

People walking through The Tannery Christchurch.
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Prepared to be wowed by the sophisticated one-stop-shop that is The Tannery.

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

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

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.