Essence Magazine New Zealand

19/12/2024

Christmas is certainly in the air and if you’re entertaining these holidays then this sweet treat from Canterbury cookbook author, Sue Heazlewood, is a surefire crowd pleaser.

17/11/2024

Check out our latest issue in print and online. It's packed full of North Canterbury goodness...from homes and gardens to Christmas Gift Inspiration, community projects to cafes, show homes to shopping.
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24/09/2024

We do love looking around houses and hearing from home owners about their spaces. In our most recent issue we visited an award-winning home in Rangiora brimming with personality and built nearly 10 years ago by High Country Homes Ltd Check out the full story in Essence - out now!

From the driveway the home of Janice and John Newell looks elegant with its schist stone and timber exterior. Tucked onto a central Rangiora section, the angular looking home has not a single window onto the street front. But looks can be deceptive. Step into the double width entry hall and the hous

19/09/2024

The weekend is nearly here and if you're looking for garden inspiration, then grab a copy of Essence and check out our gorgeous garden pages in the latest issue. Full of tips, tricks, awesome local gardens to visit and more! Broadoak Gardens Weddings and Events Venue The Rusty Acre Gardens of Fernside Styx Landscaping & Property Care

17/09/2024

It is great to see heritage buildings being restored and preserving the history of the buildings and lives lived in them. We loved chatting with the the Barkers about the Old Vicarage in Geraldine. Check out the full story in our latest issue.

When Michael and Brigitte Barker bought the Vicarage in Geraldine in 2017 – they knew that restoring a heritage building was a big undertaking. And they were under no illusion about their expertise in the area.

16/09/2024

Our ingredients section - places to lunch, brunch and dine. As well as a regular recipe for those weekday dinners at home. Grab your copy of our latest issue to check it out!
Little Vintage Espresso , NomNom Kitchen - Rangiora Westwoods Kitchen Cupcakes , Acorns Cafe, The Taste, The Coffee Club Ravenswood

16/09/2024

There's a stripe in our step this spring...check out all the gorgeous fashion from local retailers in our latest issue. Grab your copy now! I’Adore Homewares and Gifts , .store, , Up-Style Me, The Fabric of Society Robe Boutique Rangiora, So You Boutique

16/09/2024

He may be just 19 years old but local musician Josh Keating has certainly earned his stripes when it comes to the music biz. Check out his full story in our latest issue.

The first time that musician Josh Keating (Ngāi Tahu) was up on stage for a musical performance was before he was born. “I’m pretty sure I was at the NZ Gold Guitar Awards in Gore when I was in mum’s tummy,” laughs the now 19-year-old singer, song-writer and guitarist. “I’ve been going ...

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

Our spring issue got back from the printer and it's packed with great North Canterbury stuff! From local musician Josh Keating to an award winning Rangiora home, garden inspiration to recipes, places to eat, shop and lots more. So grab one and get reading this weekend!

06/08/2024

Did you spot our story on the Totara Valley Church conversion this winter? What an inspiring reno project! Check out the full story here

For many embarking on renovating an old home – there are a lot of unknowns. But for Martin and Anne Stewart who took on a church conversion in Totara Valley – there were also some daunting knowns – like earthquake damage, no running water and the very considerable challenge of transforming the...

01/08/2024

Did you spot Better Half Kitchen & Bar in the latest issue of Essence magazine? They have a great outdoor spot for morning coffee and lots of yummy dishes on their menu. Check it out in our latest issue.

29/07/2024

You never work a day in your life if you do work you love! Did you spot some of North Canterbury's Women In Business in our latest issue? From travel consultants to hair stylists and more - all the women we profiled are really passionate about their work. Check them out in our current issue in print and online now! Cocoon Beauty & Day Spa , Shine Hairstylists , Up-Style Me , Williams McKenzie Lawyers & Notary Public , Brooker Travel Rangiora, , The Wool Shop, KB Design

09/07/2024

Any of you giving Dry July a go this month? We were bowled over by some of the no alc options available when we were chatting people about Dry July for our latest issue.
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With Dry July just around the corner, it could be the ideal time to try out a little ‘sober curious’ living. If that sends shivers down your spine as you recall slightly sour white wine that so often used to be the low alcohol option – think again. No alcohol and low alcohol options are changi...