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...

When James and Jo McCloy set out to build their forever family home, knowing what they wanted was simple – they wanted an exact replica of their former Braebrook home, but on a bigger piece of land!

We’ve been watching her on stage and screen for over 30 years now. Actress Robyn Malcolm is known for her work in NZ, Australia, Europe and the USA. She is as big as celebrities in NZ get....

Over the past few months, the Ashford Store and Café on West Street have been undergoing a revitalisation. Built in 1912 as a home for the owner of the nearby Canterbury Roller Flour Mill, this iconic building,...

Talk about uncovering a beauty!  I couldn’t believe my luck when, over a completely un-related chat, a friend mentioned this stunning 1950 Jaguar Mk V. words: Judy McAuliffe During the 1940s...

For most of us, hearing the fire siren sound is something we hardly register. Sure, we might fleetingly recognise that someone in town has a drama happening, but for new recruits Amy Ferguson and Jamie Philip they...

The emotion on Sally-Ann Kircher’s face was clear as she watched crowds of skaters and scooters enjoying Methven’s new skate park, which sits proudly in the reserve at the Bank and McMillan Streets in the centre of...

What’s not to love about slow cooked meals! They are just the best thing on a cold wintry day. With just a little bit of prep this amazing Beef Ragu can be left to simmer away until...

Brent Mains absolutely loves his 1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, and why wouldn’t he? From where I’m looking it is a stunner, and from what Brent tells me, it runs and drives as great as it looks.

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