Spirit Magazine Mid Canterbury

Upcycling: to recycle an item so that it is better than the original. Amanda Beswick and Suzy McPherson are Queens of Upcycling. They’ve been doing it for years, and they love nothing more than to share that love with others....

  We’re lucky enough to be able to grow lemons almost all year round, but this time of year is a particularly good time for them. There are loads of things you can make with lemons; hot drinks, quick and...

  Aidan Flett is loves his eye-catching Ford Fairmont XA – there’s a lot of blood, sweat and swearing gone into it, and it seems it’s a bit of a rarity. Why this particular make & model? I just love the...

It’s been a very busy but rewarding showing season for Ashburton’s horse-mad Waddell sisters, Charlotte (19) and Natasha (16). They’ve been travelling with their horses all over the South Island, supported by mum Sonia, dad Justin and dog Max,...

If you haven’t thought about adding Mexico to your travel bucket list, put it on - it deserves to be there. It’s AWESOME! Just to be clear though, I don’t mean quick stopovers in Tijuana or Ensenada. While it’s...

Tim Bean loves his 1947 Chrysler Windsor – and who wouldn’t It’s a stunning car that turns heads every time he takes it out. There’s an interesting history to this car…Built by Chrysler in Canada, it was part of a...

When Tharina Nel first saw the beautiful old villa on Allens Road it was love at first sight. “I phoned the real estate agent and that was it.” South African native Tharina, husband Stan and 11-year-old twins Keegan and...

I couldn’t believe my eyes, as this blur of gorgeous green whipped past me on the street. I had to follow. Now, I’ve never heard of a Mini Moke before, but owner Kitty Roberts is an expert. Her earliest memories...

In the first few words to my new Australian mates for this trip, I thought I’d point out how lucky they were to be travelling with a Kiwi - a little like winning the lottery.  By Day Two when,...

Niamh McCarthy caught up with local artist and painting tutor Katrina McGettigan images: provided Making a living through our hobbies and interests is something most of us dream about but rarely achieve. Methven born artist Katrina McGettigan has been lucky enough...