Essence Magazine South Canterbury

06/03/2025

Our March issue is here!

Just to recap, Essence Magazine has merged with Metropol Magazine. Together, we’re building a brand that's bigger and better, with a wider reach, stronger connections, and more value for our advertisers. Essence is still staying true to its roots, highlighting local stories and people.

Grab your copy now from any of the stands at the locations below:

Timaru:
Essence Office – 19 Church Street
Ballantynes Timaru
Millie Rose Boutiquee Boutique
New World Timaru
Highfield Mall
PAK'nSAVE Timaru
Maree Hynes Gifts and Interiors
Timaru Hospital Cafe

Waimate:
The Quirky Magpieky Magpie
The Waimate Bakery

Geraldine:
Freshchoice Geraldine
Barker's Foodstore & Eatery Geraldine

Temuka:
New World Temuka

Pleasant Point:
Four Square Pleasant Point

Fairlie:
Four Square Fairlie

Tekapo:
Four Square Tekapo

Twizel:
Four Square Mackenzie Supermarket

Omarama:
Four Square Omarama

Kurow:
Four Square Kurow

Oamaru:
Housekeepers Design

With more being added over the coming weeks.

13/02/2025

Have you checked us out yet?

Our first issue for the year is here, and you might have noticed something exciting – we’ve merged with Metropol, making us the leading lifestyle magazine in Canterbury!

Together, we’re building a brand that's bigger and better, with a wider reach, stronger connections, and more value for our advertisers. Essence is still staying true to its roots, highlighting local stories and people.

Grab your copy now from any of the stands at the locations below:

Timaru:
Essence Office – 19 Church Street
Ballantynes Timaru
Millie Rose Boutique
New World Timaru
New World Highfield Mall
PAK'nSAVE Timaru
Maree Hynes Gifts and Interiors
Timaru Hospital Cafe

Waimate:
The Quirky Magpie
The Waimate Bakery

Geraldine:
Freshchoice Geraldine
Barker's Foodstore & Eatery Geraldine

Temuka:
New World Temuka

Pleasant Point:
Four Square Pleasant Point

Fairlie:
Four Square Fairlie

Tekapo:
Four Square Tekapo

Twizel:
Four Square Mackenzie Supermarket

Omarama:
Four Square Omarama

Kurow:
Four Square Kurow

Oamaru:
Housekeepers Design

With more being added over the coming weeks.

11/02/2025

Essence Magazine is now part of Metropol Magazine, a very exciting and new chapter for the future of Essence. Grab your copy from stand local to you.

01/12/2024

Come and try the yummy breakfast menu at Phinz Vietnamese eatery!

05/11/2024

How fun will this be - a sip and shop evening!

Thursday 14th November - grab a group of friends and join in the fun. Limited spaces so make sure you contact The Quirky Magpie or Rewind to book your spot!

29/10/2024

Did you know that Plumb FX have heeded their customers calls, expanded their team and now have dedicated plumbers servicing Waimate, Oamaru and Timaru!
Recent winners at the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards.

🤩 Thanks for the great write up Essence Magazine South Canterbury.

📖 Read about our expansion into the Timaru District, the BCEA’s and support for the community in the article below 👇

24/10/2024

Today is the day!
Congratulations Millie Rose Boutique with the opening of your new coffee and cake window 🎉
You can see Millie on the front cover of our October issue, pop in to pick up a copy and of course a coffee and some cake 🧁

☕️☕️Calling all coffee lovers! ☕️☕️

Well it had to be coffee flavored right?! 😉
SOLD OUT! Thank you ☺️

☕️Caramel latte cupcakes☕️
A coffee infused cupcake filled with delicious caramel, topped with coffee infused buttercream and finished with a handmade chocolate coffee cup filled with coffee cake and chocolate mousse!

As usual these are limited so get in quick 💨

Lots of other goodies available in the cabinet and at our new coffee window!!! 🎉

Have a great Friday everyone
Millie 🌹
Hedera [email protected]

26/09/2024

Great deal here for our essence readers - free delivery The Chicken Lady.
No better time to start your own flock of chickens!

As seen in the September issue of the South Canterbury Essence Magazine!

Not only do we provide quality point of lay pullets to happy customers across South Canterbury, but we cover a fair amount of the South Island on our pullet delivery runs - find out more here: https://thechickenlady.co.nz/collection-points/

20/09/2024

We really enjoyed putting this together with all the awesome businesses out at The Complex - 300 Hilton Highway.
Hope you enjoy reading about them and all the fantastic things they have to offer!

What an awesome feature spread in the latest Essence Magazine South Canterbury showcasing some of our amazing The Complex family! 🎉 It’s a real celebration of the fantastic local businesses that make our little community special.

A big thanks to all the teams involved:

Nue Aesthetics
Versatile
Zolve Environmental Ltd.
Todd Mudie Group
Jeffersons Giftware
Café at The Complex
Ezy Kitchens and Appliances
TMG Connect Nz
RELM Quantity Surveyors
Aubrey Podiatry

16/09/2024

We are looking for a salesperson to join our team. We know that most often great candidates come from word of mouth. So, if you fit the bill or know of someone that would be interested you might like to forward them the ad below.