Local Sheepskin Artisans: Bowron Sheepskins
Wool is a local product, found all over the country. It only makes sense when shopping for New Zealand wool pieces, to source them from a local business. A sheepskin’s unique patterns and natural colours are made even more beautiful through a tanning and dyeing process. With decades in the industry, the Bowron name […]
Herb-crusted Roast Lamb with seasonal vegetables
Warming with a kick, this deliciously herby recipe puts a tasty twist on a typical roast meal. Ingredients • Lamb rack 1 lamb rack 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to […]
A Trip to Osaka: Tanoshi
There’s a new izakaya restaurant at 93 Cashel Street and they’re serving up authentic award-winning Japanese fare in an intimate setting. Matty Yates and Scott Stevens are bringing their more than 30 years’ experience in hospitality around the world to the people of Christchurch with Tanoshi. On top of the extensive Japanese tapas […]
Feast on this: Bloody Mary’s
Executive Chef Christopher Walker describes his job as more than work. “It’s a passion. It’s a love.” Certainly, the food created in his kitchen at Rydges Latimer Christchurch reflects his dedication to his craft. Christopher snatches time away from the pots and pans to chat about the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, Bloody Mary’s. “The vibe […]
Packing a Punch
Legendary Italian performance marque Abarth has a grand back catalogue of modifying sporting Fiats and cracking racing specials. Ben Selby reports. Now, the Abarth brand is attached to the all-electric variant of the new Fiat 500, which Fiat claim is the start of a “new era of fun to drive.” Does it still feel […]
On screen with Dea Doglione
Authenticity is at the heart of what local actress Dea Doglione brings to Neon’s new Christchurch-based crime drama. Metropol writer Alicia Carr caught up with Dea to find out more about her journey to our television screens. Dea’s character Sally Galletly and lead character Joe, a seemingly innocent cleaner by day and vicious […]
Pink Ribbon brekkie
We’re only halfway through May, so there is still time to register and host a yummy Pink Ribbon Breakfast for breast cancer. Celebrity chef Brett McGregor, winner of New Zealand’s first MasterChef competition, has a personal reason for urging Cantabrians to host a special breakfast. “My family has had dealings with cancer in […]
Here to help you: NZ Mortgages
As winter approaches and the frosty mornings creep their way into our weeks, it’s the perfect time to consider upgrading your home with eco-friendly solutions. Major banks are currently offering great financing options, including 1% or even 0% interest loans targeted at clean, green energy improvements such as solar panels, double-glazing, Ultra-Low Emission […]
The cold sore virus
A new survey revealed that four in five cold sore sufferers in New Zealand feel having the common virus negatively impacts how they feel about themselves. From feelings of self-consciousness (58%) to embarrassment (46%) and unattractiveness (41%), cold sore sufferers are choosing to hide away from social situations and dates, in a bid […]
Calls for seismically resilient builds
New Zealanders want to be back in their homes and workspaces soon after an earthquake event, according to new Resilient Buildings Project research. The research revealed that Kiwis have higher expectations of their buildings in earthquake events than the structures simply providing life and survival. “New Zealanders don’t just want to escape a […]
