CHIT CHAT

Next time you’re in the city and ready for a shot of caffeine, take our advice and make a stop at Day Good – Madras Street’s newest café, housed in BOXed Quarter. Within the delicious beige and brown interior, you’ll find the best coffee, amazing staff, a bunch of great cabinet food, and plenty of good vibes. Pssst: get the banana bread. @__day__good

A linear approach to your home design is boring, and your bedroom is somewhere you can take your aesthetic to a dreamy, curvy level. A&C Homestore’s curved queen bedhead is anything but ordinary and covered in bouclé, the luxe fabric of the moment. Visit A&C Homestore’s recently opened home store in The Crossing. achomestore.co.nz

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of dynamic dancers, performing a vibrant repertoire of dance for national and international audiences. The recently launched 2022 Season will include two glorious ‘story ballets’ and two dazzling shorter works. Don’t miss this upcoming season’s opulent production of Swan Lake or the world premiere of a brand-new, fizzy Cinderella, alongside international talent in Venus Rising and Tutus on Tour. The RNZB invites you to see ballet through fresh eyes and to experience productions by some of the country’s – and world’s – most respected choreographers. The company touches down in Ōtautahi this March. rnzb.org.nz

With views that will take your breath away, The Boathouse is an ideal spot for couples wanting to explore Akaroa. For Christchurch holiday homeowners, Bachcare is an ideal way to generate a passive income whilst still making use of the space whenever they choose. Bachcare is on a mission to remove the hassle of holiday home rentals, taking care of homes throughout Canterbury, including Akaroa, Christchurch, Hanmer Springs, and Kaikōura. Gone are the days of dealing with late-night messages from your Airbnb guests and juggling calendars across multiple listing sites. Start your path to stress-free rental returns today! newowners.bachcare.co.nz

Christchurch has fostered great indie and surf rock bands, and two local teens are hoping they too can make their mark in this scene. Love Me Lazy have just released their first single Pink Paint, with an EP release in early 2022. Described as a “chill sound that can be listened to anytime, by anyone”, you can stream Pink Paint on Spotify. @lovemelazy

Curionoir is the only Māori-owned and operated perfumery in the world. Tiffany Witehira, who is of Ngāpuhi whakapapa, imbues Curionoir with her culture and unique perspective. Hand-blown glass bottles contain hand-poured fragrances: every element of Curionoir is thoughtful and personal. A beautiful, intimate gift for yourself or your loved one. Opia, pictured, has notes of rhubarb, oud wood absolute, Virginian cedarwood, Australian sandalwood, and labdanum absolute. Best of all, Curionoir’s range comes in a pocket-friendly bottle. Don’t be fooled by the size – this parfum extrait means a very little goes a long, long way. francesnation.co.nz

A firm favourite on the browser in Avenues HQ is local page Pockets of Awesome, a community-focused Facebook page and Instagram filled with things to see and do right here, in beautiful Ōtautahi Christchurch. Follow the page to explore all the #pocketsofawesome our city has to offer. fb.com/pocketsofawesome

Surf’s up this Christmas with a summery Just Another Fisherman and Superette collaboration for salty gentlemen and their mini mates. Whether they’re beach bound or street stylin’ this sunshine season, supporting local doesn’t get much easier than this collab with the rough and tumble of a Kiwi summer at its heart.

superette.co.nz

This is a pendant almost too pretty to be confined to the festive season! This little piece of art is transparent orange coloured glass, fused on to a pink bubble with a hot flame, then blown individually using a method called lampworking. All of Studio A & Co’s glass works are made in the studio at The Mill in Waikuku. studioaandco.felt.co.nz

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