Home & Garden
Best Indoor Plants to Boost Oxygen in Your North Canterbury Home
Not only do houseplants add life to a room, but some are particularly good at producing oxygen, which can make your home feel fresher and more inviting. Here are five of the best oxygen-boosting indoor plants that thrive in New Zealand’s climate and are easy to find...
Love Your Pets: A New Gem in the Waimakariri District
This is a sponsored article brought to you by Love Your Pets, a proud North Canterbury company dedicated to high quality pet care. To find out more, visit www.loveyourpets.co.nz The Waimakariri district welcomes a fresh and exciting business, and it’s one that pet...
Direct-to-Consumer Sales: Building an Online Farm Shop in North Canterbury
Farmers are discovering a new way to connect with customers: the online farm shop. With Christchurch’s bustling food scene just a short drive away and a growing appetite for fresh, local produce, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales are transforming how North Canterbury...
From Seed to Table: Building a Year-Round Food Garden in North Canterbury
There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping into your backyard, plucking a ripe tomato from the vine, or snipping fresh herbs for dinner. In North Canterbury, a year-round food garden isn’t just a dream - it’s entirely achievable. With fertile soils, a...
Vineyard Properties: Investing in North Canterbury’s Wine Region
Nestled between rolling hills and the rugged coastline of New Zealand’s South Island, North Canterbury has quietly carved out a reputation as one of the country’s most exciting wine regions. From the sun-drenched valleys of Waipara to the windswept slopes of Cheviot,...
Roast Lamb with Feijoa and Rosemary Glaze
A show-stopping centerpiece for an autumn meal in North Canterbury, this roast lamb is coated in a glossy, sweet-tart feijoa and rosemary glaze, then roasted alongside seasonal root vegetables like parsnips, carrots, and pumpkin. The dish highlights the region’s...