Fresh new faces, fabulous finishes: Haar Design
One of Christchurch’s leading names in the hair scene and many local clients’ most treasured hair confidant, Caro Haar welcomes new beginnings, and faces, in 2025. Reaching a monumental 90 years of combined industry experience across Haar Design’s senior stylist squad; salon owner Caro’s team for the year ahead is a force to […]
Kickstart exercise
As 2025 gains momentum, it is an ideal opportunity to set intentions, embrace change, and prioritise what truly matters. ExerciseNZ is encouraging all Kiwis to kickstart 2025 by making movement an essential part of their daily lives. “Whether it’s an early-morning beach walk, joining a local exercise class, or tackling that daunting pre-season […]
Leave a legacy: Isaac Theatre Royal
Think of the names of your favourite stars – comedians, actors, musicians. Reminisce how you felt watching them live, and how that feeling should live on forever. With your help, it can. Thanks to the Isaac Theatre Royal – which homes the stage many of our favourites entertain on – a bequest initiative […]
Paint your resolutions: Art Metro
For many, new year’s resolutions aspire towards new hobbies and trying new things. We have all heard the phrase: ‘New year, new me’. Between goals in work or sport, some strive to instead rediscover a long-lost creative vein. “It is great to be creative, to develop our skills,” says Art Metro’s Simon Walmisley. […]
Sip, smile, chateau-style: Chateau on the Park
Christchurch is blessed with a wonderful range of restaurants, bars, function venues, gardens, and waterways. Whatever culinary or beverage-based entertainment anyone is in the mood for, is often just minutes away. One iconic venue that comes complete with all of the above, and an otherworldly charm that is all its own is Chateau […]
Get your greens
The time is now to truly get your fix. Gardens are churning out green vegetables galore: cucumbers, courgettes, spring onions, spinach, beans, cabbages, cauliflowers, silverbeet, and a variety of herbs and microgreens. If you’re not picking it yourself, chances are you are finding it cheap at your local grocer or supermarket. Packing a […]
On a brand new adventure: Avon City Ford’s John Luxton
After more than 30 years of brand loyalty, John Luxton, Principal Dealer at one of Canterbury’s most iconic car dealerships, is stepping down. He reminisces with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about what made it count. The legacy John leaves at Avon City Ford, in his retirement, equates to that of a family, […]
Watermelon & feta salad with mint
Watermelon and feta are a lovely balance of sweet and salty in a summer salad, with a touch of mint for an extra refreshing taste. Look for heavy watermelons in prime condition, especially the seedless varieties. Prep: 15 minutes Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 10 cups cubed watermelon (about 1/2 a large one) 2 […]
Strengthen your pelvic floor: iWellness
Nearly half of New Zealand women experience incontinence because of pelvic floor issues, according to a 2024 University of Otago, Wellington study. One out of two Kiwi men aged over 60 also suffer from incontinence. Fortunately, effective non-surgical help is at hand for Cantabrians, men and women, who suffer poor pelvic floor health. […]
Painting Christchurch in real-time colour: Dulux
Ever noticed how a city looks completely different depending on the time of day or the weather? Cotton candy clouds or moody, stormy skies catalyse our creative vein – as we wish for a way to replicate those hues at home. Internationally renowned paint brand Dulux is bringing that idea to life in […]
