Cityscape had a yarn to Renee Stewart on what she'd love to see in Christchurch, where she'd drop 5k if she got the chance and her favourite winter hospo haunt.

What excites you about Christchurch? I am so excited to see the city finally come together – there is always something new and exciting opening and I absolutely love it!

Anything coming that you’re particularly looking forward to? I am such a foodie so definitely the new Riverside Market – it looks like it is going to be amazing!

What’s one thing health, food or fashion related you’d love to see in Christchurch? My dream would be for US supermarket chain Whole Foods Market to open up here in Christchurch – I am obsessed!

Who is your favourite Cantabrian (living or dead)? Even though she was technically born in Canterbury I have always had huge admiration for Kate Sheppard. Without her, who knows where women would be today.

What brand would you love to work with? Good question. I have already been lucky enough to work with some of my favourite brands, which I am so grateful for. It is hard to name a brand in particular that I would love to work with, although I wouldn’t say no to a Lululemon sponsorship – haha, kidding! Well not really, I am obsessed with their activewear!

If you had $5000 to spend in one store, where would you go? That’s a tough one! Can I choose Ballantynes? That way I could get a bit of everything! Otherwise I would probably choose Superette – they stock the most beautiful labels!

What’s your favourite thing to do in the city during winter? I love to go to OGB, wrap up in a blanket and drink mulled wine – so dreamy! 

Where do you go to ... Wine and dine with friends: Amazonita. Take a date: Bloody Marys. Morning coffee: Uncommon. See the sunrise: Port Hills. Blow off some steam: Les Mills. Shop up a storm: The Crossing. Get away from it all: Greystone PurePod – absolutely amazing!

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