Not just coasting along
After a rough 12 months battling bowel cancer, new mum Elise Cassidy is taking on the iconic Kathmandu Coast to Coast multisport event on Saturday 8 February, 2025. A stage three cancer diagnosis, two rounds of chemotherapy, major surgery to remove a bowel tumour, and the birth of her third child, are not […]
Darel Hall’s homecoming
Hundreds aged five to 12 visit Canterbury’s Cholmondeley Children’s Centre each year, a place of respite care for families and their children. A young Darel Hall was one of them. Late last year, the roles reversed when Darel returned as general manager, writes Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Darel Hall valued every moment […]
Straw for sure
The construction industry is recognising the importance of ‘reuse, renew, and reduce’ practices to decrease the contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. According to an industry report from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, “a shift in how we procure and use building materials is essential.” To put it simply, innovation is […]
Day trip
When one day of your weekend is booked with chores and errands, let the other day be something that excites you. Let that be Hanmer Springs, taking advantage of a destination that feels like a full holiday yet can simply be a well-planned day trip. Morning: Assuming you’re based in Christchurch, begin bright […]
A remarkable year: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
Despite the challenges, 2024 was nothing short of transformative for Ōtautahi Christchurch. As the CEO of ChristchurchNZ, I have a unique view of the dynamic changes happening in our city, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved. Over the past year, the city supported more than 745 businesses and worked […]
Peer recognition
Several Canterbury contenders are in the finals of Site Safe’s 2025 Health and Safety Awards, celebrating excellence in workplace safety across Aotearoa New Zealand. Brett Murray, Chief Executive of Site Safe, says the record number of entries this year underscores the importance the industry places on effectively managing health and safety risks in […]
Which dog, which leash?
Manage your dog’s weight, prevent issues including heart disease and joint problems, and boost physical and mental health: a walk is our ‘best friend’s’ best friend. It is also a wonderful opportunity to introduce behavioural training. While walking, dogs often pull at leashes and ignore commands or chase other dogs and animals. Properly […]
Good news in property
The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. That’s the forecast from the latest QV House Price Index, which shows residential property values edged upwards by an average of just 0.1% nationally in the December quarter. The average home is now […]
Fresh and best
Serving a salad with meals is a simple way to pack added nutrients and antioxidants into your diet, and eat to a feeling of satisfaction. Light on the stomach, salads are an easy option for warm evenings when after-dinner exercise remains on the radar – maybe a gentle game of tennis or walk […]
Classy glass
Setting the table for casual dining these days, runs the gamut from traditional to eclectic. Opt for DIY and self-serve plates and cutlery, to a more coordinated approach with a set table. By Lynda Papesch. Long gone are the days of white only plates, formal glass placements, and perfectly aligned cutlery ranks. One […]
