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CLAWS OUT Cover your foot claws with Wolverine boots, the iconic US work boot brand with over a century of history now available at Nevada Sport in Cashel Street and online at its shiny new website built by SOMO Creative. wolverine.co.nz

PLANTING IDEAS

LYTTELTON’S BEST-KEPT SECRET Node, a design-focused houseplant boutique, community hub and events space has just opened in Lyttelton. It’s run by young adventuress Liz Carlson and former Roots Restaurant owner Giulio Sturla with his new bespoke test kitchen Mapu. thenode.co.nz

CHRISTCHURCH ICON RETURNS

ROCKS AND RINGS

Iconic pre-earthquake jewellery store Roccabella has returned to Cashel Street. The new store is run by the same mother-daughter team behind the original, and sells an exclusive range of lustrous perfect-cut diamonds and bespoke jewellery. Read the story of Roccabella’s return on page 82.

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GOOD FOLKS

The good folks at Hōhepa Canterbury are building amazing, light-filled, architecturally-designed homes to support people with intellectual disabilities living their best lives. Hōhepa homes aren’t just places to live. They’re communities that help their residents flourish. The nonprofit organisation is raising money to build two new projects: gorgeous homes designed to accentuate the rhythms of daily life and nature, to bring in natural light and ventilation, and generally be rockin’ places for twelve new residents to live. Thanks to its supportive community and great reputation, Hōhepa is experiencing more and more demand, with a waiting list of people looking for a place to call home. That’s where you

come in. Supporters can make an online donation toward the fitout of the new homes, funding homewares, beds and mobility aids. The Hōhepa Canterbury team need $2.2 million to finish the projects. Local trusts have already contributed $1 million, and between all of us in the local community, we can get them the rest of the way there. donations.hohepacanterbury.com ANNA’S STORY Hōhepa resident Anna Freeman is a master of languages, music and reading. She taught herself to speak German, Spanish, Māori and French. Anna says the supportive community has helped her learn, be comfortable and independent.

WIN!

Cityscape has a black Logitech G733 headset and two Logitech G203 mice to give away. To enter the draw, email info@somocreative.co.nz with ‘Logitech G Colour Collection’ in the subject line, and tell us a game you’ll play with your new gear. Entries close November 28.

RESTAURANT CHANGES HANDS SUMNSET-SUMNRISE

The restaurateurs behind Indian Sumner have retired and passed the reins over to their friends at Coriander’s Ethnic Indian Restaurant. At the beginning of October it officially became Coriander’s Sumner, and the new owners are looking forward to serving the Sumner community and beachgoers. corianders.co.nz

GAMING GEAR

RGB YOURSELF

Too long have gamers been repressed by matte black headsets and grey mice, but no more! The Logitech G Colour Collection is a range of coloured gamer gear designed to celebrate selfexpression and tap into your individuality. Personalise the headsets with colourful straps, mic covers and customisable lights. logitechg.com

GIVING US THE GIGGLES

BIN GOOD?

Christchurch City Council had us doing a double take at the last lot of flyers dropped around the city. They’re running a campaign asking locals if we’ve ‘bin good’ with our recycling. Bin good? Get a sweet gold sticker on your bin. Bin bad? You might find some reading material in your letterbox and a bad sticker slapped on your bin. ccc.govt.nz

NEW HANDS IN THE GREENHOUSE COMING UP ROSES

Moffatt’s Flower Company’s new owners are old hands at growing – their family business Aroma NZ has tended to mussels in the Marlborough Sounds for three generations. They love the flower-filled Halswell greenhouses, and new plans are afoot.

Aroma NZ has applied for international patents for a new botanical product to lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The team hope to grow the product in Moffatt’s greenhouses without impeding flower production. They’re staying tight-lipped about the project, but it’ll be building on the expertise they’ve gained from their green-lipped mussel extract business, which treats joint pain and arthritis. They’re looking to produce “a natural product with no side effects, while providing a functional benefit backed by science”.

Moffatt’s also plans to expand the house plants available in the boutique flower shop. moffatts.co.nz TOURING THE COUNTRY It’s road trip season and Cityscape has its eye on two spacious upcoming releases from BMW and MINI that are perfect for loading up the boot and heading for the hills (or the beach).

MINI COUNTRYMAN MINI has unveiled its new Countryman – the company’s biggest and most versatile model for those who want to explore and look incredibly cool doing it. Styling updates to the bumpers and interior are topped off with new rear light graphics tracing the outline of the signature Union Jack motif. The new MINI Countryman is available with a choice of three TwinPower Turbo petrol engines: three-cylinder petrol, 131kW four-cylinder petrol, or a super-quick and efficient electric/petrol hybrid that hits 100 in 6.8 seconds. See it in stores this October. christchurchminigarage.co.nz

BMW M3 TOURING BMW has confirmed a five-door M3 Touring is on the way. The high-performance wagon-style prototype promises space for kids, pets, luggage and big kids’ toys all wrapped up in the premium style and comfort you’d expect from BMW. What we know so far is that it will pack a six-cylinder M TwinPower turbo engine, five doors and a ‘highly variable’ luggage compartment. BMW says the car will be racing-oriented with a fun and precise driving style. There’s no word yet on exactly when it will be available for purchase, but BMW started road tests in September. christchurchbmw.co.nz

MEDITATION DESTINATION Mindful Journeys is a Spotify album released by Tourism NZ. Narrated by Te Puia carver James Rickard, each of the four tracks features the real sounds of water, air, birds and insects at peaceful New Zealand destinations such as the Marlborough Sounds, Punakaiki and the Southern Alps. spotify.com

FITNESS

RUN THE VINES

Now in its fourth year, the Vine Run at Pegasus Bay Winery will take place on Sunday 31 January, with proceeds going to the New Zealand Brain Research Institute. There are three options: 6, 10 and 18km. Walk, run or canter your way through the picturesque Waipara Valley, and then celebrate on the lawns with live music, food and drink. Every adult entry includes a bottle of trophy wine to take away. Don’t miss this opportunity to get behind the scenes of one of North Canterbury’s most iconic wineries while supporting a worthy cause. vinerun.co.nz

WIN!

Get your legs pumping with a double pass to the Pegasus Bay Vine Run. To enter: email info@somocreative.co.nz with the subject line ‘Vine Run’ and mention your favourite Pegasus Bay Wine.

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CHOCOLATE FOR GOOD

Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate is freaking delicious. Cityscape's favourite is the milk chocolate and caramel sea salt, and the dark chocolate almond sea salt is pretty sensational too. It’s just landed on the shelves at Ballantynes. Tony’s Chocolonely is a transparent, slavefree brand working in direct, long-term partnerships with cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast. cookandnelson.com