Blogs
Highway 73 – The Great Alpine Road
Friday, 6 June 2025
Is the Great Alpine Highway 73 a pilgrimage, adventure, destination or just an asphalt Tardis? This legendary stretch of tarmac captures the soul of New Zealand freeride. It is a storied road that for snowsport tragics carries all the weight and meaning of Route 66 or the Gunbarrel Highway. Let’s take a trip on this most (in)famous of Kiwi roads; for so long the subject of art, movies, fiction, and documentary.
A Ski Week at the Clubbies
Thursday, 5 June 2025
A ski week at the Clubbies, the perfect action-packed holiday retreat. My memories of ski weeks go back years now, jam-packed with heaps of fun, progression, friendships and the very best moments of the winter.
Craigieburn Haute Route: a return to roots
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
In 2009 my family and I returned and found a paradise of community and local skiing, back in the old stomping grounds. I started a guiding company and now more than a decade later we are celebrating our signature trip: the Craigieburn Haute Route.
The Selwyn ski bum
Monday, 2 June 2025
The best place in the world to ski is the place you’re skiing that day.’ – Warren Miller
What is the best way to choose a ski resort?
Ski Progression at Porters
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Only 89km from Christchurch, Porters Alpine Resort is a great place to take your first steps on snow or learn to tackle the steep slopes of Buff Face.
For both skiing and snowboarding, Porters has a great variety of terrain and lifts to suit anyone's riding ability, being one of the smaller ski resorts you can enjoy less crowds on the slopes and heaps of friendly faces.
FOG Food – Serving Up Gluten-Free Goodness from Selwyn
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
FOG (Free of Gluten) Food began with Selwyn local Emma Prestage’s search for safe, tasty gluten-free food for her family. What started in her kitchen has grown into a trusted gluten-free brand loved by locals and visitors alike, proving that gluten-free can be full of flavour.
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Glow Festival and beyond: make the most of your Selwyn adventure
Thursday, 24 April 2025
Heading to the Hororata Glow Festival?
Make it a full weekend adventure and soak up the beauty, flavour and charm of Waikirikiri Selwyn.
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Lauren’s Creative Journey: A Fusion of Food and Art
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
To Lauren, food and art are two sides of the same creative coin. From running a vineyard restaurant in West Melton to painting vivid landscapes on canvas, she brings beauty and balance to everything she creates. Her story is one of flavour, colour, and the joy of sharing both with others.
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Growing Green Dreams in Selwyn
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Western Edge Design - Jewellery with a Story to Tell
Thursday, 20 March 2025
For Hororata based maker Amy Annan, life on the land sparked a journey into silversmithing and storytelling through jewellery. With a deep connection to the land and a love for hands-on craftsmanship, Amy’s creations at Western Edge Design captures the rugged beauty and spirit of Selwyn’s rural lifestyle.
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Selwyn’s Agricultural Legacy
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Selwyn’s rich farming history dates back over 300 years, with Māori cultivating the whenua and fishing the rivers and estuaries.
Your guide to Garden Centres and Nurseries in Selwyn
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Follow our guide to find flowers that will put a smile on your face, all sourced from local Selwyn companies and markets.
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