Reuse, relove: The challenge for the fashion industry
The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions – sending roughly 92 million tonnes of textile waste to landfill, of the 100 billion tonnes produced each year. Metropol editor Nina Tucker asks three industry leaders what it means to be a sustainable fashion brand in New Zealand. Fashion is […]
World-class care: Muscle People
Christchurch has fast become a hub of community, positivity, and good health. Radiating those values and nestled within some of the city’s most giving spaces, is a physiotherapy clinic reshaping what it means to offer world-class care. When you step inside the Muscle People clinic, you expect state-of-the-art service – because that is […]
Pick Jim, your trusted local builder: Jim The Builder
Building excellence should be simple, honest, and done right. Since 2005, Jim the Builder has been turning big dreams into solid, lasting structures, right across Canterbury. As a proudly local company, this team understand the needs of the region and put their clients’ visions at the heart of every project they design, plan, […]
Eating more sustainably
Eating sustainably doesn’t require a radical lifestyle overhaul; a few mindful choices can make a big difference for your health and the environment. Here are some practical tips: 1. Shop at local farmers’ markets Support Canterbury growers by shopping at Christchurch Farmers’ Market in Riccarton, the Lyttelton Farmers’ Market, the Riccarton Sunday market, […]
Hear this for a sharp mind: Bellbird Hearing
Hearing loss, and its association with cognitive decline and poor health, presents one of the largest public health challenges faced by an ageing population. Implications like increased loneliness and isolation often go unnoticed and unaddressed. Research shows that people with mild hearing loss are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without […]
Best bed for hot sleepers: Dreamwool Beds
Sleep cooler with all-natural, breathable materials. As hot sleepers seek new ways to increase their comfort and quality of rest, some bed manufacturers are responding with a range of technologies and synthetic materials designed to lower the temperature of your sleeping environment. This is often done by adding a top layer of gel […]
Catch that dachshund!
A trend is emerging – it seems impossible to step inside one of Canterbury’s home and living stores without a dashingly long sausage dog in your sights. Are you ready to let the dachshund dominate your homewares? 1. Large Favourite Thing Dachshund mug, Robert Gordon. 2. Le Chien Dachshund mug, Adairs. 3. Looooong […]
Fashion fundraiser: Harbour Couture charity gala
“Fundraising to pay for the rebuild of Governors Bay jetty has always been an innovative affair,” smiles Louisa Eades, secretary of the Governors Bay Jetty Restoration Trust. “We’ve done art auctions, a golf day, music festivals, Santa photos, and a board game.” Next up is Harbour Couture, a fashion gala at the Loons […]
Boost for eco buildings
A new Council initiative aims to raise the profile of eco buildings. Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files. Christchurch City Council has launched a new initiative as part of its eco design advisor service where buildings that meet recognised […]
Editor’s note: Star-struck and spaced out
Can we see our future in the stars? No, I’m not talking about astrology, horoscopes and Zodiac signs (although I’m a Leo so I do love reading about myself). I’m talking about space, the final frontier, and whether the future prosperity of Canterbury could be built on an aerospace industry. Why aerospace? Apparently, […]
