Visit Canterbury’s most beautiful Superhomes: Superhome Movement
Thinking of building or renovating? Take a peek inside some of New Zealand’s most thoughtfully designed and sustainable homes at this year’s Superhome Tour. This year’s Superhome Tour will take place on Saturday 20th July, featuring an array of super sustainable, energy-efficient and healthy homes. It gives you the chance to experience leading-edge […]
The perks of a pet walk
From excessive tail-wagging to the ‘zoomies,’ dogs make it known how much they love a walk. Walking provides much-needed stimulation and benefits to their physical health, such as weight management, joint and digestive health, and improved fitness. It also offers important bonding time with owners, and an opportunity to socialise, especially at community […]
Warmer in wool: The Wool Company
As the frosty Christchurch winter approaches, it is time to summon those extra layers to combat the chilly temperatures. Wearing merino is your best choice, The Wool Company owner Margot Riach says. With over 66 years in business and a loyal customer base, The Wool Company team know what they are doing. With […]
Where the artisans are: Encraftment Market
The aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes wrought countless hardships to both homeowners and businesses. Community markets also suffered, with many artisans losing their regular stalls. Thanks to Bronwyn Finch and Paula Park stepping up, stallholders are able to set out their wares once again. Encraftment Market opened in 2011, and Bronwyn still heads […]
IoT on a Budget: Your Guide to a Smarter and Cosier Home
The ability to automate our homes through the Internet of Things (IoT) has made the idea of a smart home increasingly appealing. IoT setups improve and automate various aspects of our living spaces, from enhancing security to streamlining daily tasks. However, one deterrent to investing in IoT solutions is the cost. You have […]
The wool family
While most wool types have the thanked-for heat-retention, durability, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic qualities, each one complements a different aesthetic. To bundle up warm in ice-cold temperatures, we want to wear something fluffy that covers every inch of skin, such as a brushed mohair cardigan. Yet, on a brisk day when you just want […]
Winter woollies
Wool has never left the fashion landscape. Breathable, luxurious, odour-resistant, durable, soft, and often sourced sustainably, it wins a spot as a top textile. Fluffy mohair cardigans, merino undergarments, shearling accessories, or the timeless wool coat, knitwear becomes a staple and more reached-for in the cooler months.
Kimberley Crossman: the star’s strength
A quick turnaround from her tropical honeymoon, actress and host Kimberley Crossman is gearing up for another World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. She catches up with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about adapting to the media environment, managing mental health, a dream wedding, and doing her bit to make the world a better […]
Going the distance with Emma Timmis
On June 9-16, Christchurch’s Emma Timmis will attempt to break the world record for the greatest distance covered on a treadmill in one week. For the three-time Guinness World Record holder, it’s a game she’s played before. Emma tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker that it will be no mean feat. She set […]
Best baa none: Davaar & Co.
If there is one thing Kate Macdonald appreciates about the off-season on her family farm, it’s that she has time to work on the creative side of her business. For Kate, her work is her pleasure. Since the day she dreamed up her business idea of producing honest, authentic, slow fashion that would […]
