A line up of the best central Christchurch spots to take in the best art around.

Special occasions can really sneak up you - Mother's Day, birthdays, graduations. Whatever celebration is on your radar, be sure to see if these businesses can help you out in a pinch.

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of your local neighbourhood café where familiar faces greet you from day to day and your regular order can be placed with a mere nod and a smile.

Esther’s food production kitchen and her “flavours in jars” grew from requests from customers across Wellington.

A necessity in homes, workplaces and public spaces – but wifi connections in cafés, bars and restaurants can feel few and far between.

Head to any of these Christchurch locations for parent and kid friendly experiences sure to delight on all levels.

There’s no bigger bummer than a well earned weekend off rolling round and discovering your favourite cafe is closed.

Porridge is everywhere - luxury, next level porridge, that is. Find out some of the top spots around Christchurch to get your fix.

Get to know our neat friends with a knack for highlighting all your best bits, as you rock on into wedding season, party season, festival season...well, just summer, really!

Whoever first coined the phrase “sharing is caring” was clearly a good person to head out to dinner with.

Crispy, crunchy, juicy, salty – there’s no denying that fried chicken is the bees knees.

We take a look at the neatest places to grab the loadedest plates in the city.

Schools out, out-of-office emails are on and the gang has been corralled for a day of living it up in the heart of the city. Here are some of the neatest spots to add to your group’s itinerary…

Bring your own bottle? How about filling your own bottle - of delicious, fresh craft beer, that is.

We believe they should be celebrated every day. But this week we're celebrating wonderful women a little bit extra to mark International Women’s Day .

Check out these sustainability-focused businesses for your next purchase.

Meet the fly fashion retailers of the city providing quality pieces that will endure every summer to come.

Here's your guide to the central city after dark. Now seems like the perfect time to explore.

A perfect winter comfort food, the roast is a true classic.

Don't waste your morning eating stale cereal and dry toast, instead head on out to some of the best bunch spots in Hamilton.

Put the apron back in the drawer and save the Edmonds recipe for another day, because when it comes to delicious scones, Hamilton hospitality spots have you covered.

Fancy trying your hand at some Easter-inspired crumpets? Here's our recipe for Not Cross Crumpets with Spiced Raisin Butter ... Show us your results by tagging @neatplaces on Instagram or FB!

On a hot day in Christchurch, there’s no better way to cool down than with a delicious iced delight.

If you’ve never been a fan of the caffeine kick that comes with coffee, or perhaps you’re looking for a healthier alternative to your regular cup of joe, then our top substitutes for coffee may be just the thing.

Feeling the cold? These cosy spots have you covered.

It's cold outside, and winter has come. With the rainy days camped in for a few months, what better time to visit the best food halls and collectives in Christchurch?

Maybe it's a first date, or maybe you're celebrating a big old anniversary. Put on your best dress, grab your partner, and head on out to some of the neatest date spots in town.

As the dog days of summer close in around Canterbury, eateries across town are opening up their gardens, courtyards and secret sun spots to diners – and Neat Places has rounded up the hottest of the lot.

This innovative and quirky accommodation features my favourite cornerstones of New Zealand culture: a DIY attitude, top notch Kiwi hospitality and an authentic focus on sustainability.

Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we reckon there’s still no better time of year to delve into some chocolately cravings and support some clever local traders at the same time.

Healthy, filling, nutritious, energising, the green smoothie is one craving not to feel guilty over.

It’s important to get a taste of whatever town you’re visiting, and the best way to do that is to simply get out and about and sit yourself down at some of the neatest restaurants in town.

Clever eateries around Hamilton are ensuring there's plenty of room for the earth's friendliest eaters at the table.

Whether you’re in the market for a classic avocado California roll, a seared beef nigiri or a vege-stuffed inari sushi pocket, Christchurch’s sushi options will not disappoint.

This year to celebrate Matariki, the mid-winter Māori New Year, Underground Coffee Company are releasing a special seasonal blend ...

The Monday Room's Joel Christian and Eeva Torvinen offer a dining experience that is equal parts approachable, refined, delicious, and downright fun.

The 9th – 15th of April is Organic Week in New Zealand – a time to give an extra big thumbs up to all of that chemical-free goodness that we produce on a daily basis here in the land of the long white cloud.

Head to the Salt District for your coffee fix. We guarantee you'll find your next local.

A nod to our British colonial history, the humble scone is synonymous with New Zealand hospitality and a staple of our café culture.