Terrific turquoise
Colour is a magnificent way to add what can only be described as ‘pizazz’ to a look, and when done right, makes every outfit incredibly elegant. Turquoise has never faded in fashion colour wheels, its vibrant energy and the feeling of those blue-green hues remain captivating. To a neutral wardrobe and accessories, add […]
New Year, new hair: Haar Design
Maintain the sleek shine and flawlessness of your fresh haircut. Whether you’ve already hit the salon for your fresh 2024 look, or need to book an appointment at Haar Design as soon as possible, make sure to think about the aftercare. With these tips you can keep your new cut looking striking weeks […]
Property market ends 2023 on firm note
Christchurch was one of three regions in New Zealand registering increases of more than one percent in average property values in December, according to the CoreLogic House Price Index. After October’s 0.4% increase and the 0.7% gain in November, December saw a rise in property values of 1.0%. This is the strongest monthly […]
Made to sing: Georgia Lines
Five years ago, Georgia Lines was just tipping the music scales in Aotearoa. Fast-forward, and the Kiwi singer-songwriter is signed with the same agent that represents Coldplay. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker finds out how she’s navigated a skyrocketing career. As the age-old cliché goes, it didn’t happen overnight. Larry Webman, from U.S […]
Identify garden pests
Find-A-Pest is an innovative app that allows Kiwis to identify and report invasive species, including plants, animals, and insects, empowering users to safeguard New Zealand’s environment. Unique to Aotearoa, the app creates a database of pest information that is used to support biosecurity knowledge and efforts across multiple organisations, including Ministry of Primary […]
Economic ambition: ChristchurchNZ CEO, Alison Adams
If you’ve been in the central city this past week, you will probably have been lucky enough to experience the vibrance of the World Buskers Festival. It’s one of the highly anticipated events on Ōtautahi’s summer calendar, and, since 19 January, the city has been buzzing with its gasps and laughs. Something we […]
Business events: Te Pae General Manager, Ross Steele
Since opening in May 2022, Te Pae Christchurch has hosted almost 450 events, driving significant economic benefits to the city and wider region. With direct international flights almost back to pre-Covid levels, we’re attracting visitors from all around the world to our city for business events. In November, Te Pae Christchurch held the […]
Breakthrough skin care therapy: Transform Clinic Merivale
Prioritising skin care, and therefore skin health, is now considered an integral part of our daily routines. The need to access trusted skincare and aesthetic providers has never been more important. Katie McIndoe, an Appearance Medicine Nurse and Registered Nurse, regularly updates herself on the latest research and treatments available in appearance medicine. […]
Feasting on Crayfish
Crayfish is a classic crowd-pleaser. Fresh is best, and the same is especially true for all food from the sea. When it comes to crayfish, you can’t go wrong with a rich herb and garlic butter that enhances and preserves the natural deliciousness, while adding an extra layer. Smothered in the savoury flavour […]
Fish en papillote
Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for ‘in paper’ and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside a pouch made of folded parchment paper. Despite its fancy French name, this dish is one of the easiest methods to cook fish, sure to wow at any barbecue. Ingredients 1 fillet of firm […]
