Category: Lifestyle
Adrian Metcalfe wants to teach you the skills to turn problems and worries into opportunities. Adrian Metcalfe is a coach and leadership trainer who spent 19 years in the British Army before moving to NZ with his (then) wife and family. It was in 2012 he ‘joined the dots’, realised he was gay and eventually […]
NZ’s naughtiest party boy Colin Mathura-Jeffree celebrated his 42nd Birthday in style last month with over 100 guests at his Bond-themed party. “Artistic and a powerful intelligence,” is the surprising response Colin gives as I dare to ask a question he rarely answers; the attributes of his perfect man? “Someone to challenge my opinions. I’m […]
The gossip and rumours that have got all the scene queens tweeting. Never trust a farm boy love, they’re always grinding up on something and it could be your nearest and dearest! I’ve fallen over washing my crack before, but my shower didn’t fall to pieces! Where do they get that cheap crap from? The […]
The gossip and rumours that have got all the scene queens tweeting When did begging get so fashionable? I understand why a queen who wants to perform in front of a crowd will come crawling, but public-pleading when you’re off blowing all your money elsewhere? Unitec do Business courses aye darl! The butter balls trying to […]
Alexia Santamaria is the co-author popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. On a recent trip to Waiheke, a friend reminded us of the divine Jenny’s Kitchen Tamarind Chutney stall at Ostend Markets. The fabulous Jenny has now sold the business (was time to give up […]
Alexia Santamaria is the co-author popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. We were thrilled to hear the lovely people from Rush Coffee took to the stage two weeks ago in Melbourne to pick up their gold medal in the Australian International Coffee Awards. They won best Espresso blend […]
Mark Garrison’s must visits, when munching in Marlborough. A four-day Easter break in Marlborough was a culinary dream. There are wonderful restaurants everywhere, but four remain firmly planted in my mind. Riverside café (289 Main Rd, Lower Moutere, 03 526 7447) was a delightful discovery. Housed in a renovated farmhouse, this café proudly takes chances on […]
Mark Garrison’s must visits, when munching in Marlborough. A four-day Easter break in Marlborough was a culinary dream. There are wonderful restaurants everywhere, but four remain firmly planted in my mind. Hans Herzog Winery Cellar Door Bistro (81 Jeffries Rd, Blenheim, 03 572 8770) is a simply elegant place for either lunch or dinner. Dining […]