Finding the ‘carrot’ of your midwinter exercise
Cold, short days make it hard to implement active routines, and also reduce the willpower and motivation that help us stick to them. Using social interaction as a form of motivation is the key to maintaining healthy wellbeing this winter, according to research. The catch-ups you look forward to, where you share the […]
Metropol Inspire: The pleasure of a compliment
Not everyone enjoys receiving a compliment. Often that is because they’re shy, embarrassed, want to downplay it, or just unsure how to gracefully receive it. Researchers have found several awkward ways in which people typically react to compliments. One of these is rejecting it by directly contradicting the compliment giver. An example is […]
Where the wild things are
In its 59th year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year event has again served up some of the best ‘up close and personal’ animal shots of all time. Entries come in from people of all locations, ages, and skill levels, this time seeing 49,957 entries. Judged on creativity, orginality, and technical excellence, see […]
Gaelic charm, food & music: The Little Fiddle
Irish myths and leprechaun legends often refer to a pot o’ gold at the end of a rainbow. Christchurch City isn’t home to many leprechauns (unless it’s St Patrick’s Day), yet it definitely has a pot of gold in the form of The Little Fiddle, an inner city Irish bar. The lilt of […]
Hosting an Olympics viewing party
Exchange mundane dinner dates with friends and family for a night of sporting excitement and thrills. Delicious French-inspired food and leave-it-all-out-there sport, that is the energy to expect at any Olympics viewing party. The iconic sporting event is an ideal opportunity to ditch the winter blues and reconnect with family and friends in […]
Nailing necklines
BY NINA TUCKER The work of a neckline is to showcase, or not, your neck, shoulders, and collarbones. Different necklines drop in and out of fashion each year, and many move in parallel with the seasons. Each one does a different job of flattery. Taking neckline into consideration when buying a garment does […]
Sumptuous Sichuan: Focus Chinese Dining
If overseas travel isn’t on the menu right now, or if you are far from home and craving the authentic tastes and aromas of Chinese food, go no farther than Lincoln Road. Focus Chinese Dining’s skilled chefs bring the essence of various Chinese regions, especially Sichuan, directly to your plate. With extensive experience […]
Destination Tekapo
Tekapo brings the best of both worlds together, and then some. Aromantic hotspot for couples’ getaways or date escapes, with activities and family entertainment to suit any age, Tekapo caters to every type of holiday. New developments and investments in the area have seen tourism in Tekapo soar, becoming a destination dream for […]
Used vehicle imports up
The removal of the Clean Car legislation at the end of 2023 is one probable cause for increased imports of used vehicles. Registrations of these jumped 25% year-on-year in January 2024 to 8915 units from 7135 in the previous corresponding period. Toyota led the used import market with 3316 registrations, followed by Mazda […]
Gold medal-worthy interiors
CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Millions of eyes are on Europe, and the Olympic Games in Paris, as the world’s top athletes compete for gold, silver and bronze glory. Metallics are also prominent in European design trends currently, especially gold, as accents, and stunning focal pieces. One of Europe’s top breeding grounds for design […]
