Heat-conscious hair styling
Heatless hair styling methods continue their stratospheric social media climb – yet how often do they fail to live up to the results we see online? An inability to master a heatless hack can counteract its great benefit to hair health. Heat-conscious hair styling is next in the line of defence to minimising damage and […]
Editor’s note: Snow’s the limit
Before Sukhi and Joanna Gill had Little India, one of New Zealand’s favourite spots for Indian cuisine, they had Sukhi’s mother’s recipes and familial passion for food. Betting on themselves, the pair built a legacy – one that still honours their founding values and faith in family. In her conversation with the Gills, deputy editor […]
Birds of our backyard
Birds act as backyard barometers, indicating the health of the environment surrounding us. How does Canterbury shape up? Thousands of garden birds were counted in last year’s longest running citizen science project, the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey. After months of number-crunching, Manaaki Whenua has released the findings. Across the region, a record 983 gardens […]
A batch a day: Good Bitches Baking
Baking is a mechanism in spreading kindness – and one Canterbury charity celebrating their 10th birthday has delivered more than 20,000 batches of made-with-love treats to communities in need. “The purpose of Good Bitches Baking is to bring a slice of sweetness into someone’s day who is having a difficulty,” Sally Clarke says. She’s the […]
Sanctuary at home
Create your own calm at home with spaces that speak to serenity. Understated neutrals complement more striking colours of nature – both can join your décor as objects you actually reach for – like a teapot or hot water bottle cover. Curated by Nina Tucker.
Surprising menopause symptoms
It’s not just weight gain and hot flushes, menopause has a host of unusual symptoms, as Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen knows only too well. Hot flushes, weight gain and mood swings may steal the spotlight (got the t-shirt, ate the cookies…), yet menopause comes with a surprising array of lesser-known symptoms that can catch […]
Beautiful bathrooms by design: Dream Bathrooms
Impeccable custom bathrooms paired with the latest products and expert craftsmanship all under one roof? No, you are not dreaming. Filling a gap in the bathroom design and installation market, Adrian Kay was inspired to start Dream Bathroom Solutions; an end-to-end bathroom service offering design, product supply and installation. Adrian and his experienced team handle […]
Nocturnal mouth taping – fad or fact?
More people are taping their mouths at night. Is it a viral fad or an evidence-based treatment for snoring and ill health? It might sound unusual at first, yet mouth taping is becoming one of the most talked about wellness trends of 2025 among those looking to improve sleep, cure snoring and sleep apnea, and […]
Serving culture and connection: Manila Grill
Filled with wonderful flavours and colours, Filipino food is known for crafting dining experiences that delight the senses. Christchurch is lucky enough to host an authentic restaurant – one that began as a family-run labour of love. Today, it has expanded to bring the joy of this cuisine to those who enjoy soul food. Established […]
Renowned nationwide: V for Hair
Ladies from all over New Zealand are seeking Vicki Ogden-O’Fee’s restyle and grey hair transition expertise. The secret to Vicki’s success in grey hair transitions lies in her deep understanding of natural undertones and professional training in personal style and colour analysis. She can guide clients toward shades and styles that complement their skin tone, […]