Spirit Magazine Mid Canterbury

Gary Hood loves his eye-catching, two-door, left-hand-drive 1958 Ford Custom – the body is all beautiful two-tone paintwork and gleaming chrome -it looks very much as a 1950’s cruiser should, but you can instantly tell by the look and the sound...

words: Leanne Gichard images: supplied words: Leanne Gichard Images: supplied Alister Smyth is no stranger to travel.  In fact, during the past 51 years, he...

words & images: Leanne Gichard  If you’re a fan of the movie ‘The Commitments’ you’ll recognize the lyrics, “Mustang Sally, you’d better slow that Mustang down.” There is no way you can slow down...

“Women learn financial and benchmarking skills and how to positively influence decision making in their farming teams and with their banks and advisors.” Lisa Sims – Agri-Women’s Development Trust  

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Saturday 12 October 7-10pm Lincoln Event Centre Art Couture Wearable Arts show will take place on Saturday 12th October at The Lincoln Event Centre. This is a show not to...

Whether in gumboots arranging a bouquet of chrysanthemums, music director of a stage show or teaching aspiring singers, Jo Castelow is full of vim, vigour and passion.  It seems that nothing can hold this dynamo of a woman down.  Her...

Decoratively speaking, Loretta Sloan has shown incredible restraint throughout her gorgeous new home. The seven-time World of WearableArt (WOW) finalist has instead opted for subtle shades throughout, adding dramatic effects with art and accessories. Loretta, husband...

Tenielle Booth is on a journey – she’s not sure where it’s taking her, how many twists and turns she may encounter along the way, or how long it might last, but she’s prepared to ride it out to the...

What’s yellow and black, flies, and is guaranteed to make you yelp in surprise? The answer is Kerry Horrell’s 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. Under cover in the garage, it’s not until Kerry rumbles the...

words & images: Rosa Watson After years in the corporate world, Mac McElwain made a bold decision to leave his profession and fulfill a dream to build guitars. He shares his...