Unlocking homeownership: Genesis Mortgages
Buying your first home in Christchurch is an exciting milestone, but navigating finance can feel overwhelming. Having reached its two years in business anniversary this month, Genesis Mortgages specialises in turning that mortgage finance uncertainty into a clear, achievable path for first-home buyers. Searching the internet for advice might lead potential buyers to […]
Gutsy moves
Your gut is a rainforest that determines everything from your weight to your mood, but modern life is decimating our critical gut microbes, making us all sicker. Ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to feast on some people while ignoring others? It’s your microbes. The bacteria on our skin produce chemicals that help determine […]
36 hours in Hanmer
Spend 36 hours in Hanmer Springs with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. I’m a seasoned Hanmer Springs traveller, and I always seem to find something new to do each time I visit. Here’s how my partner and I spent a weekend in the alpine village this spring. Saturday Something in my soul will always […]
Urban naturing: Director Te Putahi Centre for Architecture and City Making – Dr Jessica Halliday
Nature needs to be integral to our cities and urban lives. With Aotearoa’s magnificent national parks, we often conceive of nature as being ‘over there’. Of course, the fundamental truth is that we are nature – part of the living world. We both depend on it for basic survival as well as change […]
Under the sea
Homewares are hooked on the Mediterranean fisherman aesthetic this season. Seafood-themed tableware and coastal-inspired décor are making waves in interiors, otherwise known as ‘sardine chic’. Main image: Sardine Oval Platter and Lobster Salad Bowl from the Melamine collection at Magpie Style.
Certified cuisine – Hill Labs
Running a successful food business takes passion, hard work, and a real focus on customers. Food safety verification is an important part of that, and having the right team alongside you can make the process straightforward. “We want to make verification as painless as possible for our food businesses,” says Hill Labs Inspection […]
Mat or reformer? My Physio Timaru
Pilates is for everybody. Find the type of Pilates that’s the best fit for you to build strength and mobility. Pilates is sometimes mistaken for ‘just stretching’, but its real value lies in how it builds strength, control, balance and confidence in movement. So say Pam and Myra, the sisters, physiotherapists and founders […]
Art warming – Art In Motion
Timaru creative Penni Naylor wears her heart and art on her sleeve; meet the mind behind some of Art In Motion’s most memorable pieces. Whether Penni Naylor is painting, sewing, making costumes, volunteering or experimenting with unexpected materials, she is happiest when bringing an idea to life. In last year’s inaugural Art In […]
Apartment and townhouse experts – Braziers
Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s leading real estate and property investment markets, driving strong demand for premium sales and management services. Meet the professionals who deliver them. “At Apartment dept, a specialised service through Braziers, we sell and manage apartments and townhouses,” says agent Treacy Ireland. “With almost 2,000 apartments in the […]
Beauty upcycled
Just days after graduating, University of Canterbury graduate Emmalee Abbott Joe landed an international role promoting ingredients made from plant-based by-products that might otherwise go to waste. University of Canterbury graduate Emmalee Abbott Joe’s new role with United Kingdom-based B Corp certified trailblazer The Upcyled Beauty Company focuses on raising awareness of upcycled […]
