Having just thrown open the gates to Ayrburn, the 60-hectare, $200 million development set on a 160-year-old estate near Arrowtown, visionary Chris Meehan talks us through what to expect from the brand-new-but-also-historic precinct that’s shaping up to be unlike anything else on offer in Aotearoa.
Interview Josie Steenhart
The Bread & Circus World Buskers Festival is coming back better than ever this summer, celebrating 30 years of entertaining the crowds of Ōtautahi, Christchurch.
Queen of kitsch Judy Darragh on her latest Ōtautahi exhibition, the magic of op shops and returning to her hometown.
From illustrating for Ballantynes to a decade by the beach in Sumner – Style takes a look at celebrated artist Rita Angus’ time spent, and art created, in the South Island.
Jaz Paterson is a seasoned performer, having written songs and gigged for half her life. We ask her about that, as well as her Ache EP and upcoming tour.
Maniototo farmer turned fashion collector, Eden Hore was a man with a vision. His captivating story of daring to be different in the 1970s is just as entertaining and inspiring now.
Mastering multi-media art decades before it was the norm, Joanna Margaret Paul’s career has been given its retrospective dues thanks to a travelling exhibition.
For a status update on new-reality nuptials, a planner, photographer and celebrant share emerging wedding trends.
Ready and waiting to tour her latest album, former Lyttelton local Reb Fountain is amped to perform her authentic, genre-bending songs live again.
Check out these listings for ideas of things to do and places to go across the South Island.
As part of the SCAPE Public Art Season 2021, new installations by two South Island female artists honour the past and their botanic surroundings.
Addington Raceway has had to change its event plans more than once in the past few months. Now, brand champion Carlo Gomez is on a mission to bring the whole country on the Cup Week journey.
Known for producing bold yet dreamy paintings, Clare Reilly’s latest creation casts an artist’s eye over her own life. Interspersing Clare’s art with her fascinating story, the book Eye of the Calm holds lessons for us all.
Inspired by our Aussie friends, The Crossing Fashion Starts Here competition is going digital, so it’s more accessible than ever. Get your friends together, get dressed up and get snapping!
No matter which level we end up in, Cup Week will take place this November and our special edition is sure to get you excited.
After two iconic decades, the upcoming exhibition will be the last.
Ady Shannon talks with two of the local artists who’ll feature.
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