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![A seismic shift for food & wine school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
A seismic shift for food & wine school
Canterbury's February earthquake has resulted in a move north for Celia Hay and her School of Food & Wine.
![Di Goldsworthy is ahead of the field](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Di Goldsworthy is ahead of the field
There isn't much Di Goldsworthy doesn't know about raceday fashion.
![Beauty News](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Beauty News
Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.
![Life's a beach (+ recipes)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Life's a beach (+ recipes)
Pre-prepared marinades and sauces add interest to simple summer holiday food.
![Meet the collector of eclectic 'things'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Meet the collector of eclectic 'things'
Good design is everything, says Ron Redel, who shares his favourite things with Viva.
![Travel companions to keep you fresh](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Travel companions to keep you fresh
Cheap, cheerful, clever multi-tasking items are what you need for casual breaks.
![Retail Therapy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
![Review: Haru no Yume, Freemans Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Review: Haru no Yume, Freemans Bay
This Japanese restaurant in Newmarket is a winner when it comes to good food without the fuss and theatrics.
![Streamline gift-giving with these nifty beauty treats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Streamline gift-giving with these nifty beauty treats
Need help with your last-minute shopping panic? Viva is here to help.
![M.A.C's 'Boss Lady' shares her fashion insight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
M.A.C's 'Boss Lady' shares her fashion insight
M.A.C's stylish Jodie Matthews talks beauty, fashion and the colour black.
![Brighten that complexion with the perfect palettes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Brighten that complexion with the perfect palettes
Cosmetic connoisseurs will adore these items.
![Christmas presence (+ recipes)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Christmas presence (+ recipes)
Making gifts is always a thoughtful gesture, and these morsels are sure to spread some cheer.
![Beauty News](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Beauty News
In this week's round-up we get ready for Christmas by looking at gift items that also serve as smashing decorations.
![Reflecting on the fashionable year that was](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Reflecting on the fashionable year that was
As 2011 draws to a close, Viva looks back at another year of fashion scandals and triumphs on and off the catwalk.
![Tasteful gifts for the wine connoisseur this Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Tasteful gifts for the wine connoisseur this Christmas
If there's a wine lover on your Christmas list and you're stuck for ideas, don't panic - there are plenty of options.
![Retail Therapy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
![Into the depths of Alain Ducasse's empire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Into the depths of Alain Ducasse's empire
It doesn't get more glamorous than running a global food empire from Monte Carlo. The great Alain Ducasse takes us inside his fabulous world.
![A perfume expert unbottles the mystique of scents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
A perfume expert unbottles the mystique of scents
Melbourne fragrance expert Lucy Settle brought a wealth of experience and fascinating stories to Auckland when she ran a recent masterclass.
![Five minutes with ... Greig Buckley](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Five minutes with ... Greig Buckley
Meet Greig Buckley, the providore behind the new online artisan food website kai.co.nz.
![Experts' top tips for Christmas entertaining (+ recipes)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Experts' top tips for Christmas entertaining (+ recipes)
Chefs smooth the way for you to appear the perfect Christmas host.