Stay fit and healthy with team sports: Pacific Radiology
Did you know that team sports can do more than just help you stay fit? A team sport can help you and your children learn vital life skills including teamwork, self-control, leadership, and decision making. Rugby, our national sport, can teach these skills and more. Here in Canterbury rugby is more than just […]
Editor’s Note: Beat the blues
Heading into mid-winter, aside from feeling the cold, some people are also suffering the blues, concerned for example, about the economy and rising costs. Through the gloom, however, there are rays of sunshine encouraging positive thinking. In Christchurch, our wider region, and even nationally, we have much to be thankful for, especially looking […]
Torque Talk: Keeping in touch
In-car entertainment has come a long way since the days of 8-track stereos, and the classic 1980s head unit with “graphic equaliser” which could either improve or drastically lower the tone of your favourite track. By Ben Selby. Now, it’s becoming more common to a have a new car with a touchscreen infotainment […]
Chic, contemporary curves
Sleek lines, traditional square coffee tables, conventional headboards, and boxy sofas are being replaced with curves, says Metropol writer Alicia Carr. All the rage in the 1970s, the curve dominated the home design scene then, and has made frequent appearances in trends since. Now curves are back again, with a sophisticated, modern touch. […]
Hear ye, hear ye: Sleeping Beauty, Riccarton Players
An enchanting experience awaits families and children this July school holidays. Riccarton Players proudly present the timeless tale of Sleeping Beauty for Kidsfest 2024. Embark on an unforgettable journey into a magical kingdom where the beautiful Princess Rose falls under a mysterious spell, casting her into a deep and enduring slumber. Only the […]
Scintillating scents
Choosing a scent or perfume is not always easy, given the gorgeous array available. By Lynda Papesch. I’ve been known to pick a perfume because I love the bottle it’s in, and I’m not alone in that. Some people collect perfume bottles, simply to enjoy their packaging. Selecting a perfume to wear is […]
Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills, Christchurch Art Gallery
A masterful collection of landscapes all about connection is currently exhibited at Christchurch Art Gallery. Late Māori artist Marilynn Webb (Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Ngāti Kahu) is known for her unique form and passion for feminism and environmental and political issues. Over five decades, Marilynn dedicated herself to creating art that explores the relationships […]
Matariki kai
Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a special time to celebrate and honour the holiday with friends and family, and learn the history and cultural significance behind it. Falling this year on 28 June, Matariki symbolises a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal across the country. Deeply rooted in Māori culture, Matariki is […]
Leather luxuries
Leather is potentially one of the most cherished textiles in the fashion industry. By Nina Tucker. Durable, water-resistant, and authentic, leather is desired the world over. Then, there is the cult status that comes with a luxury leather bag. It becomes the hero in a look. Leather is the statement that brings some […]
On and off-road adventure: Armstrong’s
If one brand has made waves in the off-road, go anywhere, utilitarian community within the last two years, then it is INEOS Automotive by a country mile. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby checks out the newest in its range. The automotive arm of British based company INEOS was founded by its chairman Jim […]
