Chasing gold, silver and bronze
CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Follow the world’s top athletes as they compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, Paris 2024 takes place in France from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Dress up, add your own gold, silver, and […]
Dancing with the waves
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Abarth introduced its new “Offshore” model at the prestigious Top Marques Monaco 2024 event in June. Presented by Car Off Shore, this zippy wee car/boat (pictured in action) captures Abarth’s signature traits with a striking metallic-green body and powerful performance boasting 230Hp and Riva racing exhausts. Based on the […]
An epic emission-free vehicle
Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby puts the new Lotus Eletre S through its paces. Who would have thought an all-electric SUV would be wearing a Lotus badge? The Hethel-based brand, known mostly for its lightweight, fun sports cars, has well and truly started its transition to a zero emission future, while incorporating the […]
Homes you’ll love to live in: D.G.I Morgan
Trust, expertise, and professionalism are all essential when choosing a company to build, expand, and renovate your forever home. For almost 10 years now, a Canterbury construction company has been setting an exceptionally high standard, building homes that people love to live in. “We understand the importance of having a well-designed and functional […]
See the difference: ILS
When it comes to your eye care, choosing the right optometrist is crucial. Independent optometrists, unlike chain stores bound by franchise agreements, have the freedom to make choices that prioritise your needs. Are New Zealand-made lenses as good as imported products? Are New Zealand-made lenses as good as imported products? Absolutely, the team […]
Home lending advice: Mylend
Whether it is your first home or your fourth, it’s your money, your home, and your needs that should be considered. I will help you find out if what the bank is offering is right for you, or whether something else would work better. We are working with clients to help them budget […]
Coping with miscarriage
Miscarriage is one of those topics that people run away from – it’s big, it’s hard, it’s sad, and it’s scary. Miscarriage affects a huge number of people in this country, ending between 10-20% of the 60,000 pregnancies per year in New Zealand. As many as 30 women and their families are affected […]
Picture-perfect pools: NOVAspace
Thinking of a Balinese-inspired oasis, a Tuscan retreat, or Palm Springs desert chic? Sparkling blue water, comfortable loungers, soft music, and a drink or two, relaxing in and around your stunning new inground pool; get the picture? Winter is an excellent time to plan an inground pool, and have it installed before summer […]
Imaging excellence: Beyond Radiology
Whenever the need arises for medical imaging, it is reassuring to know we have access to technology that is as cutting-edge as possible. New Zealand-owned and clinician-led Beyond Radiology use the latest state-of-the-art imaging technology. The clinic has a complete suite of imaging modalities including x-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI, with the latest […]
Art with purpose: Art Metro
One local gallery has established itself as a cornerstone of Canterbury’s community arts scene. As well as offering professional and individualised fine arts tuition, Art Metro is currently displaying a series of stunning works by two of their tutors, Malene Laugesen and Veronique Lambert. Danish-born Malene’s work draws on her background as an […]
